Fiber Optic front/factory rear set-up for CZ 75 Compact (steel)

[NewGuy1911]

Have a new CZ 75 Compact 9mm that I would like to improve the sights on.

(Lets say this is for concealed carry or camping/hiking or early eveining dusk situation.

Lets say I never want to "have-to" use this tool to protect any creature, however, sure would be nice if the CZ 75 Compact was set-up to give me an advantage.)

What disadvantages will I have with the Fiber Optic front sight?

Besides being able to find a night sighted pistol in total darkness and pointing a firearm at something I cannot clearly see; advantages to night sights?

For this shorter sight pistol should I have the rear sight opened up, what would still be somewhat usefull out to 25 yrds (just incase I need to feed my family out in the "wild" (turkey?)

I know some form of this question has been asked before. The front sight is a joke on this pistol and I need to change it.


Hope 9mmepiphany is watching

Happy Holidays

 

[wally]

I love the fiber optic front sites -- same a regular in poor light, really jump out at you in any decent lighting. Night sights to me are only useful in light where I'd worry about target identification, and are no better than a white dot in good light.


I think anything other than a plain flat black rear is a counterproductive distraction.
I paint any rear sight dots or bars flat black.

I believe I got my FO CZ75 front sight from HenningsShootsGuns.com (google Doug Hennings in case I got the web address wrong).

 

[9mmepiphany]

Thank you for the invitation to comment

I really like a Fiber Optic (F/O) front sight because my older eye are drawn to the glowing red dot. The only downside to F/O is that the rod can be broken if you hit it just right (some are better protected than others). For a similar effect in a more rugged format is a gold bead set into the front sight blade.

The most common front blade thickness is .125", with the .115" gaining in popularity. The thicker front blade allows more accuracy when you can take your time, but it covers most of the target and is slower to align. A thinner front blade allows more light on each side of the rear notch, allows you to see more of the target and is faster to align...but you have to trust your subconscious to balance the light on either side. I like a .100" Dawson Precision front blade, but it isn't for everyone.

Nights sights have limited usefulness. Usually at dawn and dusk when you can identify your target, but there isn't quite enough light to see your sights. Another use would be if you are in a shaded area and your target is in light. I'd rather have a good weapon mounted light (WML) than nightsights; neither replaces a hand held flash light

10-8 Performance uses .140" as their standard rear notch and offers a .156" for older eyes. It depends on what your eye is comfortable with.

This looks like a good option in a rear sight...from the CZ Custom Shop

 

[chris in va]

Contact Cajun Gun Works for the proper height front sight. Makes a world of difference.

I would go with green as many targets have red centers.

 

[NewGuy1911]

Many Thanks, have been thinking Green

 

[g_one]

My 1911 has blank/black Novak rear sights with a red fiber optic front. I absolutely love it. Had the choice of red green or yellow and went with red, just personal preference.

 

[wally]

Usually you can change the fiber insert if you don't like the color. I prefer the red on an overcast day, the green on the brightest days (the red can get very bright), but usually it doesn't matter and either are far better for these old eyes than a plain blade or white dot.

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

I have FO on my Keltec and Meprolights on my CZ. In a poorly lit indoor range the FO are poor but in bright light they are great. At the indoor range the Meprolights are better.