Please, I need help choosing night sights for my CCW - Page 2

BikerRN · October 17th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX-JB

Another vote for Trijicons here...

And another vote for the Trijicons.

I really like the Green Front Yellow Rear combo. It seems to work better for my eyes in dim light over all green.

Biker

Thumper · October 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM

One of my weapons has green front with yellow rear Trijicon night sights... I REALLY like how easy it is to differentiate and pick up that front sight!

Ram Rod · October 17th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Interesting the Trijicon accolades mention the different colors for front/rear. I won't knock the Trijicons simply because I still have them on some. Somehow defending my choices here.....the Meps are brighter for me and apparently a better profile all around to my liking even for daylight sighting over the Trijicons....and they also come with green/yellow/orange options! I once entertained the idea of the different color rear sights, but I came to the conclusion that it shouldn't make a difference. Different color sights are only going to look cool while I'm holding the pistol....when I'm going to use the pistol, night sights will be night sights, and I'll be glad I had them.
Choose from the pull down menu on these, then compare prices with Trijicon offerings. I've already done the searching for you.
Meprolight Tru-Dot Tritium Night Sights - GLOCK 9mm/.40/.45GAP - Top Gun Supply
TRIJICON GLOCK NIGHT SIGHTS - Top Gun Supply

EvilMonk · October 18th, 2009, 03:47 AM

Trijicons are very nice. I have them on my G21. They work great in any lighting situation.

Bark'n · October 18th, 2009, 04:29 AM

A couple of things I have learned...

The human brain will align a vertical sight arrangement faster than it can a horizontal sight alignment such as the traditional 3 dot sights.

If you do get the traditional 3 dot night sights, I would highly recommend getting contrasting colors between the front sight and the rear sights instead of all the same color.

I have the traditional three dot green tritium sights on my Glock and it takes extra time making sure the front sight is in fact the dot in the middle in very low light conditions.

I put XS Big Dot tritium sights on my XD9sc and they are lightning fast sight acquisition and accurate. I would recommend the XS Big Dots especially if you have middle aged eyes like me or the Heine Straight 8's, which is also a vertical sight alignment.

Below are two videos demonstrating XS Big Dots.

The first video is at close combat range. The second video is at 25 yards, 50 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards!

XS Big Dots Self Defense Range

XS Big Dots at Long Range

If you go with the XS Big Dot's, you won't be disappointed. I will be switching to them for all my defensive guns in the future.

cagueits · October 18th, 2009, 04:39 AM

I've owned/used all the ones mentioned so far and I like the Mepros better.

GM · October 18th, 2009, 09:10 AM

I have tested the XS Big Dots on a Springfield; it is true that they are fast and light well. However, I feel that the front sight is way too big. For me, they work fine until about max 10 yards. After that I only know that I am hitting the target, but I am not sure where I am hitting it because the front sight is way too big. If the front sight was smaller the XS should be the perfect system. I have read that the yellow sights light less than the green and the orange even less. Is the difference very noticeable?

SamRudolph · October 22nd, 2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM

I have tested the XS Big Dots on a Springfield; it is true that they are fast and light well. However, I feel that the front sight is way too big. For me, they work fine until about max 10 yards. After that I only know that I am hitting the target, but I am not sure where I am hitting it because the front sight is way too big. If the front sight was smaller the XS should be the perfect system. I have read that the yellow sights light less than the green and the orange even less. Is the difference very noticeable?

That's kind of funny, since half the point of the Big Dots was to have a big front sight. :D

cvhoss · October 22nd, 2009, 04:02 PM

I've used Meprolight, Trijicon and Novak in the past. Liked the Trijicons and Novaks, didn't care for the Meps. However, after putting a set of the TruGlo TFO sights on my Sig 239 9mm, I won't be buying any other brand in the future. Not only are they bright at night, they are brilliant in daylight.

Hoss

Wasabi · October 22nd, 2009, 09:20 PM

Checkout the Ameriglo Pro Operators (green/yellow).

October 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#12
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	One of my weapons has green front with yellow rear Trijicon night sights... I REALLY like how easy it is to differentiate and pick up that front sight! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 17th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#13
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	Interesting the Trijicon accolades mention the different colors for front/rear. I won't knock the Trijicons simply because I still have them on some. Somehow defending my choices here.....the Meps are brighter for me and apparently a better profile all around to my liking even for daylight sighting over the Trijicons....and they also come with green/yellow/orange options! I once entertained the idea of the different color rear sights, but I came to the conclusion that it shouldn't make a difference. Different color sights are only going to look cool while I'm holding the pistol....when I'm going to use the pistol, night sights will be night sights, and I'll be glad I had them. Choose from the pull down menu on these, then compare prices with Trijicon offerings. I've already done the searching for you. Meprolight Tru-Dot Tritium Night Sights - GLOCK 9mm/.40/.45GAP - Top Gun Supply TRIJICON GLOCK NIGHT SIGHTS - Top Gun Supply __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 18th, 2009, 03:47 AM	#14
EvilMonk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Kentucky Area Posts: 275	Trijicons are very nice. I have them on my G21. They work great in any lighting situation. __________________ That which does not kill us leaves us broken and bleeding... Convenire Volui Spectatus

October 18th, 2009, 04:29 AM	#15
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	A couple of things I have learned... The human brain will align a vertical sight arrangement faster than it can a horizontal sight alignment such as the traditional 3 dot sights. If you do get the traditional 3 dot night sights, I would highly recommend getting contrasting colors between the front sight and the rear sights instead of all the same color. I have the traditional three dot green tritium sights on my Glock and it takes extra time making sure the front sight is in fact the dot in the middle in very low light conditions. I put XS Big Dot tritium sights on my XD9sc and they are lightning fast sight acquisition and accurate. I would recommend the XS Big Dots especially if you have middle aged eyes like me or the Heine Straight 8's, which is also a vertical sight alignment. Below are two videos demonstrating XS Big Dots. The first video is at close combat range. The second video is at 25 yards, 50 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards! XS Big Dots Self Defense Range XS Big Dots at Long Range If you go with the XS Big Dot's, you won't be disappointed. I will be switching to them for all my defensive guns in the future. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

October 18th, 2009, 04:39 AM	#16
cagueits Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 846	I've owned/used all the ones mentioned so far and I like the Mepros better. __________________ I can no longer keep track of threads as I used to. If you need to contact me, PM me instead of asking me something in the thread. Take care.

October 18th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#17
GM Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 102	I have tested the XS Big Dots on a Springfield; it is true that they are fast and light well. However, I feel that the front sight is way too big. For me, they work fine until about max 10 yards. After that I only know that I am hitting the target, but I am not sure where I am hitting it because the front sight is way too big. If the front sight was smaller the XS should be the perfect system. I have read that the yellow sights light less than the green and the orange even less. Is the difference very noticeable? __________________ *"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"* Last edited by GM; October 18th, 2009 at 02:17 PM..

October 22nd, 2009, 04:02 PM	#19
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,792	I've used Meprolight, Trijicon and Novak in the past. Liked the Trijicons and Novaks, didn't care for the Meps. However, after putting a set of the TruGlo TFO sights on my Sig 239 9mm, I won't be buying any other brand in the future. Not only are they bright at night, they are brilliant in daylight. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

October 22nd, 2009, 09:20 PM	#20
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Checkout the Ameriglo Pro Operators (green/yellow). __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

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