The forgotten front sight

[shepsan]

The comments by Dr. Rob ring true to me.

I use fiber optics on front sights on all of my 1911 pistols. They allow me to more quickly regain POA on target after recoil than with conventional blade sights.

I also find fiber optics brighter than self illuminating sights in bright to modest light. The downside is that FO's are refelctive and not self illuminating. In dim light they do not stand out as do tritiums. In very dim light FO's act the same as conventional blade sights.

Fiber optic material comes in many colors. Red is the color I pick up the quickest. I have attached a photo of a Les Baer Premier II upon which I have replaced a conventional sight with a red fiber optic sight.

 

[Chris Rhines]

I filled in the front sight on my CZ with orange enamel, as a preliminary measure to scraping up the cash for a pair of XS 24/7s. It really does help.

Further, I like a big wide front sight and a big, REALLY wide rear sight (notch.) The XS seems to offer the biggest rear notch available.

I can hit a small target at arms length without using the sights. Maybe even at twice arms length. Brian Enos calls this a "Type 1" focus. Beyond six feet or so, use the sights if you want good hits.

- Chris