Night Sites - Page 2

Pikachu711 · July 2nd, 2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Superhouse 15

Tru Glo TFOs. Bright in the daylight and at night. I have them on all my Glocks, and have installed several sets for customers without any returns.

I'll second getting Tru Glo nights sights. They glow at night & work well during daylight hours as well. My G26 has a set of these. It's money well spent!

BobK · July 2nd, 2009, 01:45 AM

Nights sights never really impressed me much so I don't waste the money on them. I bought a used Glock that had Tru Glo TFO sights on it and they were just fine. It's all personal preference as they are all good night sights.

Personally I would invest in a couple of good flashlights. Ever look through your sights while using a flashlight in low light? The stock sights stick out like a sore thumb.

Actually as I get older, an XS big dot on the front seems appealing. Don't see a need for a rear night sight.

TheRogue · July 2nd, 2009, 01:53 AM

I voted for the TruGlo's. They're on my G27 and work really well.

Those Meprolight sights are nice too, and cost about $30- less than the TruGlo's.
I've been thinking about opting for those to replace the factory sights on my G23.

highoctane · July 2nd, 2009, 02:19 AM

Thanks for the input guys and gals. Keep it coming! I think ive got it narrowed down to 3. Big dot, TFO's, or the trijicon. The trijicon seem like an old proven stanard. The TFO are really bright day or night. Although i have read a few posts about them breaking etc. The big dots seem like a great choice for a self-defense gun. Which this gun is. Quick site aligment etc. Im not worried about driving tacks at 100 yrds. I havent read anywhere about how bright or easy to see they are in low light. As before keep the suggestions coming.

Saber · July 2nd, 2009, 03:21 AM

Today I received a trijicon front sight for my 642-P and it's really impressive. A small upgrade that won't mean much in a panic shoot out, although for target training and range use, it's a clear improvement.
Regards,

BikerRN · July 2nd, 2009, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highoctane

Im looking for some night sites for my carry gun. Glock 23. Ive searched and searched but cant decide which ones. What do you all recommend and why?

I like Trijicon.

IME they are studier, offer a color difference between the front and the rear sight and the dot is small enough to not interfere with distance and accuracy work while still being big enough to "pick up" quickly.

I have a Yellow Rear / Green Front combo on my off duty gun and a green/green on my 1911. The green/green came with the gun. When it gets time to replace them I'll go yellow/green. My preferred shotgun also has green/green, as that was the only choice I could find. I would prefer yellow/green their too.

When I was talking about distance I was shooting out to 50 Yards yesterday with my handgun. My shotgun is good out to 100 Yards with slugs easily with the Trijicons. The smaller dot is fast enough for my eyes to "pick up" but is small enough to not get in the way of finer accuracy. That's why I like them.

One of my friends, who is a certified armorer for a government agency also prefers Trijicons. He has found them to hold up better than Meps on agency guns.

Biker

10thmtn · July 2nd, 2009, 07:24 AM

TFO - green/yellow

Have them on my G26 - like them better than the factory night sights on my other guns.

Pistology · July 2nd, 2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpetop

I voted XS Big Dot. To me, on a carry gun, they are faster to aquire than the others. Simply dot the I, with the big dot covering the area where the bullet goes.

I have XS Big Dot front. This is for the reason that sharpetop says - quicker to acquire. I have the same XS BD system rear but voted "other" because I want combo - BD in front but a lower notch (not the "I") in the rear. Also quicker (quick is important) are contrasting colors. Ideally, colors should contrast like the indicators and numbers and their background on your car dashboard.

You have to check what's available for your specific gun.

I'm just getting used to covering the target (shooting what I can't see). It's the price of using BD.

Tubby45 · July 2nd, 2009, 09:06 AM

Heinie Straight 8 or a simple tritium front with plain black rear. At night use the front sight press method. Put the glowing dot on the bad guy and press the trigger.

dieselvrr · July 2nd, 2009, 09:19 AM

Novak Bar dot system for me. Low profile for carry too.

View Poll Results: Which sites do you prefer
xs bigdot 24/7	10	7.35%
xs regular dot 24/7	3	2.21%
trijicon	66	48.53%
meprolight	19	13.97%
truglow TFO	25	18.38%
other	13	9.56%
Voters: 136. You may not vote on this poll

July 2nd, 2009, 03:21 AM	#15
Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 764	Today I received a trijicon front sight for my 642-P and it's really impressive. A small upgrade that won't mean much in a panic shoot out, although for target training and range use, it's a clear improvement. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

July 2nd, 2009, 07:24 AM	#17
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 666	TFO - green/yellow Have them on my G26 - like them better than the factory night sights on my other guns. __________________ The People ARE the Militia, and have a DUTY (not just a right) to be both armed and proficient in the use of said arms. Ex-Army officer; Hurricane Andrew Relief, FL, 1992; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1993 NRA Life Member; Range Safety Officer Glock 26, CT Laserguard, Smartcarry

July 2nd, 2009, 09:06 AM	#19
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Heinie Straight 8 or a simple tritium front with plain black rear. At night use the front sight press method. Put the glowing dot on the bad guy and press the trigger. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

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July 2nd, 2009, 01:45 AM	#12
BobK Ex Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 70	Nights sights never really impressed me much so I don't waste the money on them. I bought a used Glock that had Tru Glo TFO sights on it and they were just fine. It's all personal preference as they are all good night sights. Personally I would invest in a couple of good flashlights. Ever look through your sights while using a flashlight in low light? The stock sights stick out like a sore thumb. Actually as I get older, an XS big dot on the front seems appealing. Don't see a need for a rear night sight.

July 2nd, 2009, 01:53 AM	#13
TheRogue Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 44	I voted for the TruGlo's. They're on my G27 and work really well. Those Meprolight sights are nice too, and cost about $30- less than the TruGlo's. I've been thinking about opting for those to replace the factory sights on my G23.

July 2nd, 2009, 02:19 AM	#14
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Thanks for the input guys and gals. Keep it coming! I think ive got it narrowed down to 3. Big dot, TFO's, or the trijicon. The trijicon seem like an old proven stanard. The TFO are really bright day or night. Although i have read a few posts about them breaking etc. The big dots seem like a great choice for a self-defense gun. Which this gun is. Quick site aligment etc. Im not worried about driving tacks at 100 yrds. I havent read anywhere about how bright or easy to see they are in low light. As before keep the suggestions coming.

July 2nd, 2009, 09:19 AM	#20
dieselvrr Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 17	Novak Bar dot system for me. Low profile for carry too.