Snarlingiron
Member
Ok, at the risk of being thoroughly lambasted for asking a question that has already been beaten to death, I am exploring night sights.
I have taken 2 pistol courses where 2 different instructors had little use for night sights. However, my advancing age and declining vision make me think that for me, at least, they are a good option.
I recently bought a Glock 29 with Glock factory night sights on it. In darkness, they work ok. However, I went to the range on Sunday and discovered that in the dim light of the range, the tritium vials did not show up, and neither did the white outline on the front sight. In fact, I had to search for it. Not a good situation for self defense.
So, I have looked online at the following:
Truglo TFO's. Sexy, but they are huge. The rear is also a "no snag" design. Not a deal killer, but I have trained to use the rear sight to cycle the slide.
Meprolite They make the Glock sights I think. Enough said
Trijicon Pricey, but the look just like all the rest.
Ameriglo Have seen good reviews in one of the gun rags. Not sure that is indicative of anything other than advertising dollars spent.
XS 24/7 (Why hasn't somebody sued somebody?) Not a big fan of the Big Dot system.
So, bottom line, I am looking for some input. I need something that is highly visible in bright - mid - and low light conditions. I will be installing them myself, so ease of installation is a consideration, but first and foremost, I have to be able to see the darned things!
With all that said, I do pretty well with the standard factory sights, even at night, as long as I have a flashlight. I use the FBI flashlight technique.
So, yea, nay, and if yea, which ones do you recommend, and why?
I have taken 2 pistol courses where 2 different instructors had little use for night sights. However, my advancing age and declining vision make me think that for me, at least, they are a good option.
I recently bought a Glock 29 with Glock factory night sights on it. In darkness, they work ok. However, I went to the range on Sunday and discovered that in the dim light of the range, the tritium vials did not show up, and neither did the white outline on the front sight. In fact, I had to search for it. Not a good situation for self defense.
So, I have looked online at the following:
Truglo TFO's. Sexy, but they are huge. The rear is also a "no snag" design. Not a deal killer, but I have trained to use the rear sight to cycle the slide.
Meprolite They make the Glock sights I think. Enough said
Trijicon Pricey, but the look just like all the rest.
Ameriglo Have seen good reviews in one of the gun rags. Not sure that is indicative of anything other than advertising dollars spent.
XS 24/7 (Why hasn't somebody sued somebody?) Not a big fan of the Big Dot system.
So, bottom line, I am looking for some input. I need something that is highly visible in bright - mid - and low light conditions. I will be installing them myself, so ease of installation is a consideration, but first and foremost, I have to be able to see the darned things!
With all that said, I do pretty well with the standard factory sights, even at night, as long as I have a flashlight. I use the FBI flashlight technique.
So, yea, nay, and if yea, which ones do you recommend, and why?