Night Sights?
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I have an XD that had them on it when I got it used. They're a combo fiber/night sight.
They're kinda neat.
Worth close to 100 bucks?
I probably wouldn't pay that for them, if they weren't on it already. Might depend on what you want to do with it. I'm not planning on shooting a defensive pistol in the dark, or far enough away that I need to line up the sights like I was in a bullseye match.
They're kinda neat.
Worth close to 100 bucks?
I probably wouldn't pay that for them, if they weren't on it already. Might depend on what you want to do with it. I'm not planning on shooting a defensive pistol in the dark, or far enough away that I need to line up the sights like I was in a bullseye match.
sohcgt2
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I have Trijicon sights on mine and I think they are by far the best sights I've ever used. XS and Mepro also make quality sights, but I prefer the small dots of the Trijicon sights. After using night sights most people will not want to go back to other non illuminated sight options.
Zach S
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I prefer Trijicons, and I just like a night sight up front with a plain black rear. I dont even know what kind I have on my glock, IIRC I only paid $35 for the front sight though (I spun the rear sight around backwards).
Mepros are so bright that I found they wash out the target. I would imagine the Tru-glo(?) fiber optic sights with tritium vials are worse. But I work graveyard shift, and as a result my eyes are kind of sensitive to light. Might just be me.
Mepros are so bright that I found they wash out the target. I would imagine the Tru-glo(?) fiber optic sights with tritium vials are worse. But I work graveyard shift, and as a result my eyes are kind of sensitive to light. Might just be me.
midiwall
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I just put a set of Trijicons on my G34 and love them, but I don't find them as bright as the stock sights on my P239. I bought them from these folks:
http://www.nightvisionsales.com/index.php/cPath/206_324
Good response time. quick ship. BUT - I had ordered the Green/Yellow but they shipped Green/Green. I like them well enough that it wasn't worth the return transit time for a swap.
Be careful putting them on, pounding on the rear sight will scare you, and you don't want to nick the slide.
Also, as you shop, know that the Trijicons come two ways - one is JUST the sights, and the other includes some blue LocTite, a small wrench and a plastic tool for getting the rear sight out. that link above is JUST the sigjhts, hence the lower cost.
http://www.nightvisionsales.com/index.php/cPath/206_324
Good response time. quick ship. BUT - I had ordered the Green/Yellow but they shipped Green/Green. I like them well enough that it wasn't worth the return transit time for a swap.
Be careful putting them on, pounding on the rear sight will scare you, and you don't want to nick the slide.
Also, as you shop, know that the Trijicons come two ways - one is JUST the sights, and the other includes some blue LocTite, a small wrench and a plastic tool for getting the rear sight out. that link above is JUST the sigjhts, hence the lower cost.
Tropical Buzz
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A big +1! Super fast aquisition in all light conditions, easy line up and, for me, indispensible for a defensive carry pistol. I have had to draw in response to late night threats in near no-light conditions and while you definitely do not aim as you would at the range, the glowing sights let you know peripherally that you are lined up. Often, the last things I see when I switch off my bedside lamp every night are those three dots shining from the security of the holster.
Definitely not a fan of bright fiber optic beads on my hunting guns. Waaay too distracting for me when hunting, but with a defensive gun, I think a bright set of tritium sights (or at the very least, a tritium front) gives the ability to pick up sights much faster in lighting that would otherwise cost you time. And dim light is most probably what you will have in a defensive situation that requires drawing.
JMHO.
Jason
colorado_handgunner
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Lasers
As far as the distraction goes, I found a laser to be terribly distracting. I still found myself lining up sights by habit, and the laser was not even visible to me, (blocked by the sights) except in peripheral, which I found distracting and irritating.
Needless to say, it is in the bedside drawer.
As far as a confrontation goes, I find that I can point shoot my carry guns fairly well, so that would hold me while I retreat and or line up my sights.
Nightsights, on the other hand, would be great for me since I shoot with the sight instinctively already. I am looking to make my next purchase an XDm with nightsights, just need to find one!
As far as the distraction goes, I found a laser to be terribly distracting. I still found myself lining up sights by habit, and the laser was not even visible to me, (blocked by the sights) except in peripheral, which I found distracting and irritating.
Needless to say, it is in the bedside drawer. As far as a confrontation goes, I find that I can point shoot my carry guns fairly well, so that would hold me while I retreat and or line up my sights.
Nightsights, on the other hand, would be great for me since I shoot with the sight instinctively already. I am looking to make my next purchase an XDm with nightsights, just need to find one!
Justice5
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I have the Trijicon on my Glock 21 and love them. I don't have them on my daily carry, a Glock 27, but need and want some. They are worth the money, especially if you spend much time on the town at night or in darker places. They don't replace a light, but they sure help in lower light situations.
Just One Shot
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This is what I use
I found out about this on another thread.
http://glowinc.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=2
I got the Ultra Green v10 Glow in the Dark Paint. So far it seems to work well and it doesn't affect my sights in normal lighting conditions.
For the money (less than $15.00 w/ shipping for a 1/2 oz. bottle) I was able to do all my guns and have plenty left over for touch ups.
I keep a flashlight by the safe in case I need a quick charge but if you left it under a nightlight it would always be ready.
I found out about this on another thread.
http://glowinc.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=2
I got the Ultra Green v10 Glow in the Dark Paint. So far it seems to work well and it doesn't affect my sights in normal lighting conditions.
For the money (less than $15.00 w/ shipping for a 1/2 oz. bottle) I was able to do all my guns and have plenty left over for touch ups.
I keep a flashlight by the safe in case I need a quick charge but if you left it under a nightlight it would always be ready.
midiwall
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fwiw... I put this together last night:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=446670
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=446670
Just One Shot
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midiwall
Thanks for the photos, I was wondering how the different products stacked up against each other.
Do you have any comparisons on the longevity of illumination for the different products with say a 5 minute exposure to a bright light?
Thanks for the photos, I was wondering how the different products stacked up against each other.
Do you have any comparisons on the longevity of illumination for the different products with say a 5 minute exposure to a bright light?
Really
Other than competition night shooting or target shooting, what are night sites good for. I'm a LEO and haven't had night sites on my service weapons in years. I learned a long time ago that at night, you are #1 using a flashlight, or #2 point shooting. And sites don't count in point shooting.
Other than competition night shooting or target shooting, what are night sites good for. I'm a LEO and haven't had night sites on my service weapons in years. I learned a long time ago that at night, you are #1 using a flashlight, or #2 point shooting. And sites don't count in point shooting.
midiwall
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It's on my update to-do list for tonight.Just One Shot said:
Grey Morel
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It is my opinion that any gun intended for serious purposes should have Night Sights.
I used to think of them as an unneeded expense. But anyone who has ever tried to find their sighs on a black gun in a dark hallway can tell you, low light conditions are a serious problem for guns that do not have them.
I became a converted sceptic once i purchased a Beretta 8040 that came equipped with Trijicon night Sights. They are wonderfull. I will not buy another defencive pistol without them.
i don't know if sight aquisition is any faster than it would be in normal light, but it is very easy to alight a good pair of night sights in the dark in conditions that would be impossible for conventional irons.
I would say that they ARE relevant for night time shooting. Civilian self defence occurs in a much different context than LEO activities. keeping a flashlight on may not be the best choice in some civilian matters.
I used to think of them as an unneeded expense. But anyone who has ever tried to find their sighs on a black gun in a dark hallway can tell you, low light conditions are a serious problem for guns that do not have them.
I became a converted sceptic once i purchased a Beretta 8040 that came equipped with Trijicon night Sights. They are wonderfull. I will not buy another defencive pistol without them.
i don't know if sight aquisition is any faster than it would be in normal light, but it is very easy to alight a good pair of night sights in the dark in conditions that would be impossible for conventional irons.
I would say that they ARE relevant for night time shooting. Civilian self defence occurs in a much different context than LEO activities. keeping a flashlight on may not be the best choice in some civilian matters.
I use XS sites on my Glock and really like them. I have never had to use them in an SD situation. I do like them for low light side arm sites while hunting. You never know when you might get on a pack of hogs walking to and from the stands before and after light.
The Lone Haranguer
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I think they are worth the money. The sights will be easier to pick up quickly in not just total darkness, but lower light situations as well. Glockmeister has Meprolights and Trijicon fixed sights for $72 and $85, respectively. If you mail them your slide they will install them for you.
REAPER4206969
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I've had Heinie straight-8s on a XD40, Trijicon's 3-dot on a Kahr pm9, factory Glock NS on a Glock 19, and Meprolight 3-dots on a H&K P2000sk.
My favorites are the Heinie S-8s and the Meprolights. The Meps give you the best value for the money, IMHO. Of all the 3-dot night sights they offer the best dot visibility and overall sight picture in daytime and low-light conditions.
For your g36, I highly recommend the Meprolights with all green dots.
My favorites are the Heinie S-8s and the Meprolights. The Meps give you the best value for the money, IMHO. Of all the 3-dot night sights they offer the best dot visibility and overall sight picture in daytime and low-light conditions.
For your g36, I highly recommend the Meprolights with all green dots.
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