Optics steal from the Pistole's inherent virtues...though my blinkers mandate same,whether they're affixed my head or an onboard rail.
If concealment ain't THE issue(which is THE pistole virtue),then optics trump irons in practicality. Today's crop of options,cover a huge gamut of applications rather soundly and for pursuits mused thus far,I'd be thinking something heads up,less magnification,mainly for ease of aquistion.
We've come a long ways baby..............