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A gunsmith here showed me those sights mounted on a blue gun so you could target around the store. I really like them and want a set for my Nighthawk Enforcer. My vision problems are exactly as you described (except I wear bifocals) and the Big Dot makes it much easier to target, though I haven't had the opportunity to try them on a range.Betty said:How about using the top portion of your glasses to see the target clearly, and get some XS Sights Big Dots? The front sight is big and white; I've got a set on my USPc, and I really like them.
I was going to point out that, if you are focusing on the front sight, as often recommended, then the target is out of focus, anyway. I know I have the described focus problems with my unifocal lenses. If I focus on the target, the sights are out of focus. If I focus on the front sight, the target is out of focus. I focus on my target until I bring my pistol to bear, at which time my focus is shifting to the front sight.QKShooter said:We'll start here.
...For actual "real life" self~defense shooting with your regular eyeglasses just look at your front sight & allow the intended target to blur...then put your front sight COM "center of mass" at your blurred adversary.
Let me know if you need any other suggestions.
I have the 27/7 XS sights on my Rock River and am about to put them on my Kimber. They are great. I am very pleased with them. They aren't the best bullseye target sights but for combat-defensive work they are outstanding.Bumper said:A gunsmith here showed me those sights mounted on a blue gun so you could target around the store. I really like them and want a set for my Nighthawk Enforcer. My vision problems are exactly as you described (except I wear bifocals) and the Big Dot makes it much easier to target, though I haven't had the opportunity to try them on a range.
After thinking about this thread for awhile, at lunch today, Nighthawk and I went to the local gunsmith and I had an XS Big Dot front sight put on my Nighthawk Enforcer. It's big, it's bright white and the tritium vial is more like a jar. It glows in daylight with just a hand cupped over the sight. It is easily 2-3x the size of the old dot and vial. $109 installed and that included re-sizing the front dovetail, refinishing that area and lock-titing the thing in. It still looks original. :smile:Betty said:Get some XS Sights Big Dots? The front sight is big and white; I've got a set on my USPc, and I really like them.