M9A3 with fiber optic sights installed

[Shipwreck]

I asked WAL (member at the Beretta Forum who does Beretta gunsmithing) to install fiber optics on my M9A3 recently. I was never into them for years, but then got hooked when I started buying Performance Center Shields in the summer of 2021.



I've been having issues seeing the white ring around the tritium on my sights when shooting at my indoor range. I'm almost 50, and it's been effecting my shooting. With fiber optics, I can shoot like I used to be able to. They really make a HUGE difference.





My group size is much smaller now. I took the M9A3 out to the range yesterday. VERY big difference. I'm really loving this gun again. I had been shooting bigger groups with it the past 2 years, and I couldn't understand why. Problem solved.



I went with the same color combo that my Performance Center Shields have. I like that combo. Also, I've found that the green is easier for me to see in lower light, so I want that color on the front sight.



So, now I am a happy camper. Once I get my 2nd Combat Master back from Taran Tactical, I'll have 5 handguns with fiber optics now

I went with WAL because all the rear fiber optic sights for Berettas seem to hang off the rear of the gun, like the adjustable sight does WAL will chop up the existing night sights, and he doesn't move them on the slide either.

 

[gc70]

Fiber optic sights certainly are bright.

And if you have (or develop) astigmatism you might see several bright spots at the same time for each fiber optic. I just bought a pistol with a fiber optic front sight and I have ordered a plain white dot as a replacement; one dot is better for me than five bright green spots.

 

[Shipwreck]

Fiber optic sights certainly are bright.

And if you have (or develop) astigmatism you might see several bright spots at the same time for each fiber optic. I just bought a pistol with a fiber optic front sight and I have ordered a plain white dot as a replacement; one dot is better for me than five bright green spots.

I have an astigmatism that affects me on red dots somewhat (I can still get by, it's not that bad). But, the fiber optics are still clear for me, thankfully...

On my Buckmark I just got to teach my son - I put a fiber optic on the front. It came with red, green and wipe pipes. I tried all three, but liked the green front the best. He went and shot it yesterday for the very first time. Worked great.

 

[gc70]

I have an astigmatism that affects me on red dots somewhat (I can still get by, it's not that bad). But, the fiber optics are still clear for me, thankfully...

On my Buckmark I just got to teach my son - I put a fiber optic on the front. It came with red, green and wipe pipes. I tried all three, but liked the green front the best. He went and shot it yesterday for the very first time. Worked great.

Glad to hear you are passing down your knowledge and experience to the next generation. With luck, your son will be as enthusiastic about the sport as you.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

My goodness, thats a sharp Beretta!

 

[wnycollector]

Shipwreck, excellent choice in a Beretta gunsmith. WAL has worked on three of my Beretta's. Everything has been top notch and reasonably priced.

 

[Nature Boy]

My goodness, thats a sharp Beretta!

I second that