What's more important?

[Eightball]

For a pistol, is it more important for it to be comfortable and intuitive to aim (like pointing a finger), or have easy to use sights?

If you had to pick one as more important than the other, which would you pick, and why?

 

[mattw]

I think it would be more important to be able to get good hits by naturally pointing. Sometimes you might not have time to use the sights. When you are using a handgun you're usually using it because you're expecting something close, right?

Sights can always be modified or swapped out.

 

[DawgFvr]

For me...I use the finger pointed method while looking over the sights with my short barelled, pocket pistols/revolvers. I guess you would call these the up-close-and-personal last resort weapons...to be used within 10 feet or so. I would use the sights for every larger weapon ...up to my M1 Garand.

 

[Heavy Metal Hero]

Sights can always be changed. How a gun points is the main reason I dislike Glocks and love Sigs.

 

[skinnyguy]

A gun that comes up naturally is preferable. 2 reasons, 1st, in a BG situation, you may have a fraction of a second to draw down on him and fire, no time to hunt down your sights. 2nd, should you need to take your time and try to drive a nail, your hand won't be trying to move to it's natural comfortable position (taking the barrel with it) it is already there. But that's just my opinion.

 

[kevin387]

If it points naturally for you the sights will also line up better and help compensate for less than ideal sights. If you change out the sights you might end up with the best of both worlds.

 

[ugaarguy]

Pointability is paramount, and the resaons have been explained quite well in the previous posts.

 

[BassCatcher]

How a gun points is the main reason I dislike Glocks and love Sigs

+1

 

[Jackal]

If you have ever tried to point-shoot a CZ-52, then you already know my answer.

 

[Black Majik]

Pointability trumps sight picture. Changing out sights is easier than modifying the grip angle.

 

[Majic]

Generally the two go hand in hand. A gun that points well for you will have the sights lined up.

 

[db_tanker]

My Beretta has always "pointed" well for me.

It will be interesting to see how it works now, due to my getting some CT grips for it...


can one come to depend too much on laser grips? should I even worry about this?


D

 

[1911 guy]

Sights and wrestling matches.

Good sights are of minimal value when you have to muscle a gun, be it pistol or long arm, onto target. Ergonomics sell.

 

[redneckrepairs]

Didnt vote.. Equily imporntant to me and i demand both ergonomics and good sights.

 

[10-Ring]

I think it's more important to have a gun that points more naturally for you. Too many people don't commit the trigger time necessary to develop the muscle memory they need if the those skills are called into play It's much better to be able to minimize variables in high stress situations ;
)

 

[MrDig]

Kind of a tail wagging the dog question, If it is ergonomic and is fluid in your hands a sight picture wil happen, I like easy to see sights as I am pushing 50
(48 next month) and the old peepers aint what they usta been.

 

[nwilliams]

Both, I like a gun that feels like it molds to your hand and is just an extension of your finger, but just the same being able to see that front sight clearly is also very important. But in the dark without night sights you would probably want a gun that you can feel where its pointing without being able to see it clearly.

 

[j1133s]

You can change sights easier than a gun's ergo

 

[sm]

Gun fit of course!

 

[RyanM]

How the gun points is how easy the sights are to use. My test is I should be able to draw the gun with eyes closed, open them, and find the sights lined up and on target. Glocks and most revolvers pass the test for me. Autos that point lower don't.

 

[Ala Dan]

Of course, any handgun needs too feel comfortable; just like an extension
of your hand. Sights are optional, from the tiny military type found on the
U.S.G.I. model .45 caliber semi-autos to BoMar click adjustable target type
sights found on many bullseye match guns.