Nite site, surefire, both or weapon mounted tac

[critrxdoc]

So I have been contemplating this delima. I cannot afford to put nite sights on all my CCW pistols (I guess I could pick one), but I am concerned with having different styles of sites. I have gotten used to the factory glock sites and like the white box outline on the rear site, and I haven't found a tritium site with the same style. I have practiced some with my surefire, but it is never comfortable no matter how I try to use it. Obviously, even with nite sites you still need to be able to identify the target, but some folks have said that it is still easier to find your gun and the front site with tritium. I can't see myself with a weapon mounted system. I would think it would be heavy, and difficult to work under stress. Thoughts

 

[RedAlert]

Trijicon Ghost Ring Sights

I suspect you ment Sights. If that is the case, then I suggest you install a set of Trijicon sights. Several different models are available, and you can be assured that even in the darkest of night, the sights will be visible.

Check out this site:

http://www.topglock.com/catalog/sights.htm
Topglock.com: Sights: Glock sights and night sights by Trijicon, Meprolight, Ameriglow and more

I personally chose the Trijicon Ghost Ring Sights for my Sig 229 and I'm completely satisfied with them. The ghost ring provides me with fast centering of the front sight in the rear sights.

Perhaps you could undertake a multi-year plan to install night sights, say one gun a year, until all your CCW pistols are so equipped.

 

[Gary G23]

For CCW I use Meprolight night sights and a SureFire.
For home protection I use night sights and a weapon mounted light. It's actually easier to use than a hand held light.

 

[10-Ring]

Yeah, I go back & forth on night sights but I really like the idea of the weapon mounted light....blinding light w/ SF, good target acquisition and doesn't alter grip. Plus in your case, you can keep the sights you prefer.

 

[PaulBk]

Both

My primary CCW has night sights and I practice live fire regularly with my Surefire. With a bit of practice I think you'll find it gets much easier.

Good luck and shoot straight.

-PB

 

[symr00]

Night sights are good to have but IMO, they aren't necessary . As you mentioned, in a dark situation (low light/no light) you are going to need to identify your threat. That means a light source (Surefire). If you're plasting a scumbag with 65 lumens, you're going to have no problem seeing your factory front sight. I'm sure most folks that carry a concealed handgun don't even bother to carry a light source with them. They would rather purchase night sights with that $$. Unfortunately a lot of SD situations happen at night and if you can't see your threat, night sights aren't going to light them up. I applaud you for training with your Surefire. If you want to pick up yout front sight fast, look at the BIG DOT sights or the HI-VIZ. They also make tritium versions. I had them on a G30. Used only on the front, makes finding the front shigh faster than having front and rear night sights.