Heinie Sight Picture/Alignment Problem

[shdwfx]

I sent this inquiry to Heinie and have not received a response, so I'm asking THR.
In summary, the top of the front and rear sights do not line up when the 3 dots are aligned (details below, and see attached image). Depending on light, the three dots are not easily visible, so speed suffers when you can't line up the tops.

Has anyone else had this problem, can it be fixed, and how?

Heinie Specialty Products:

About a year ago I ordered the #3190 QUIK 3-D sight set (front and rear for Glock).
After installation I observed lining up the 3 dots does not have the same point of impact as lining up the top of the front sight with the top of the rear (and visa versa). Lining up the tops causes approx 3 inch high groups.

I liked the sights (otherwise) so I adjusted and just trained to ignore the top of the rear sight, and line up the 3 dots with the front sight blade splitting the center of my point of aim (see attached illustration). I get accuracy this way, but find it very difficult to attain speed in certain light conditions when the dots are not easily visible.

What I would like is to have the tops of the front and rear sights line up when the 3 dots are lined up - at the same time (see attached illustration).

What part can I order to achieve this or is it possible?

I've considered ordering #324 (Glock Front Sight .250 tall with Tritium Dot). I think this would get me the proper point of impact when lining up the tops of the sights, but it looks like the 3 dots will then be out of alignment again (center dot raised higher).

Regards,

 

[Yo Mama]

Get a set of the straight 8! I actually love them, but I know alot of people hate them to.

 

[shdwfx]

Thank you, but I'm happy with the 3-dot and chose them over the straight 8 a year back. I'm more interested in getting this fixed.

 

[33-805]

If you have the tools to do so, I would pull them and call Heinie for a return auth tag, call tag or however they do it. (217-228-9500) Stay on the line until you get to talk to whoever okays this type of stuff. No reason you should pay to ship faulty mdse.

That sight problem would drive me to distraction. I sympathise with you completely.

 

[shdwfx]

It's been a year so I don't expect a full replacement for free. I'd settle for finding which part # is defective and re-ordering, but they aren't returning my emails. I may just have to call them.