I understand and see those sights, but might the target be in backlight? I’m not so sure that I could identify a moving individual in that light. Best night sights are a good tactical light. If the world as we know it has ended and only Zomibies are on the attack, then I’m reaching into the closet and pulling out something more than a handgun.
Yep...my experience as well...coyotes in the close in paddock, skunks, possums and coons in the horse feed bins in our barn...you get the idea...I've got good tritium on several of my autos for that reason. Best regards, RodDark targets, even with good ambient light, can still make sights virtually disappear.
Yep....RodI spent a solid twelve of my first fifteen years as a weekend, graveyard LEO. In my experience, night sights are a great help to anyone using a firearm for SD/HD in situations like @wayneinFL showed above. They aren’t a be-all-end-all fight-stopping solution, but you would rather have and not need them than the other way around.
Remember, you won’t get to pick the date, time, place or the weather when joe dirt decides it’s your turn to be a victim, those cards are all held by the one(s) committing the felonies. Since victims almost always start at a reactionary disadvantage, you might as well have as many things to help you already on your side before events turn ugly. Having sights visible in low light, or no light, is a good thing to have IMHO.
The too fat from sight was always the one complaint I had for most of the night sights. That has changed for the better these days and there are more options these days.Night sights are a major hindrance to me.
Front sight is too fat. Sight picture is too messy.
When you noticed your sights weren't visible, were you within 15 yards of the target?