Recommend replacement sights for my G-42 P l e a s e ??

[Hokkmike]

G-42 - I love the pistol. The factory sights are a little different. I was thinking about trying something that was "glow in the dark" and "quick to line up"...

I do not usually modify or augment my firearms. I am not what you might call "mechanical"...

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What I'd like to know are:
1. How much will it cost?
2. Can I do it myself?
3. And where do I get them?

THANKS ALL.....

 

[JTQ]

G-42 - I love the pistol. The factory sights are a little different. I was thinking about trying something that was "glow in the dark" and "quick to line up"...

I do not usually modify or augment my firearms. I am not what you might call "mechanical"...

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What I'd like to know are:

THANKS ALL.....

1. How much will it cost?

If you want tritium night sights, probably over $100.

Ameriglo https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock

Dawson Precision https://dawsonprecision.com/sights/glock-sights/

Trijicon https://www.trijicon.com/na_en/platform/handgun.php

3. And where do I get them?

Factory direct, or Brownell's, Midway, etc., the local gun store.

2. Can I do it myself?

Maybe. Here's Dave Dawson, of Dawson Precision showing how.



The good thing about Glock's and sights is that they ship with such poor sights from the factory, nearly everybody replaces them. Second, Glock's are very easy to work on. This means that probably every gun shop in the US has some guy that can swap out your Glock sights in a few minutes.

 

[JTQ]

Whether you need nights sights is another question. Tom Givens, and others, have some takes on this...

https://civiliandefender.com/2016/04/01/low-light-red-sights-and-tom-givens-glock-35/

Tom carries a Glock 35 with metal sights on it, and the front sight is painted with bright red/orange paint. He does this for severals reasons, but the chief reason being that in the 60 plus defensive shootings his students have been involved in, the lighting (or lack of lighting) was a factor in the outcome in exactly ZERO cases.

Frank Proctor https://www.recoilweb.com/a-few-thoughts-on-fiber-optic-sights-and-carrying-a-light-59795.html

Kyle Defoor

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I have Trijicons on some guns and they are very good.

On one of my most carried I have TruGlo TFX with the white outline on the front sight. Very easy to shoot well without my reading glasses.
http://www.truglo.com/firearms-handgun/brite-site-tfx-handgun-sights.asp

 

[WrongHanded]

Trijicon HD, or TruGlo TFX Pro are both good options. I have both. Both are night sights, the TruGlo are also fiberoptic which means the sights are longer than the Trijicon.

Of course, there are many other options out there, so pick what you think will work best for you. But I would suggest that you have them professional installed if you're not very mechanically inclined. It's just easier that way.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

But I would suggest that you have them professional installed if you're not very mechanically inclined. It's just easier that way.

Glock sights have been pretty easy IME.

 

[Capt.Roll]

The above products would be excellent choices. Here are a couple of more:

http://www.truglo.com/firearms/handgun.asp

https://www.xssights.com/Handgun_Sights_pr-8208.aspx

I picked up a Glock 42 several weeks ago and plan to change the front sight to something that provides a bit more contrast; my old eyes need all the help they can get. Right now I'm leaning towards the XS Sights as I can purchase the front sight only which saves me a couple of $$.

I have installed the TruGlo sights on my Sig P229 and Taurus Millennium G2. Not really a difficult process as I only use a hammer and non-mar small punch to drive the sight into the dovetail. I'm sure a sight pusher would be handy but not worth the purchase to me since I would rarely use it. Since I do it myself I purchase the TruGlo on Amazon. The XS Sights are available via their website or through their dealer network. They have a dealer search on their website.

If you purchase your sights through a local dealer they may install them for you at no additional charge. The range where I shoot offers this.

 

[WrongHanded]

Glock sights have been pretty easy IME.

Yeah, I'm not trying to suggest it's difficult. But there's a learning curve to such things. For those who are not intending to install multiple sets of sights, it can be a lot less hassle to pay a professional who has the tools, knowledge, and experience.

Then there are people who want to replace multiple sets of sights and are quite mechanical anyway. For those people, it makes perfect sense to get a sight pusher and do it themselves.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

Yeah, I'm not trying to suggest it's difficult. But there's a learning curve to such things. For those who are not intending to install multiple sets of sights, it can be a lot less hassle to pay a professional who has the tools, knowledge, and experience.

Then there are people who want to replace multiple sets of sights and are quite mechanical anyway. For those people, it makes perfect sense to get a sight pusher and do it themselves.

I have installed and adjusted mine with a padded vise and brass, plastic or wood tools and punches. I can also just step outside my shop to shoot and then adjust as needed.
Not everyone has that luxury and it is certainly well worth it too have sights installed and adjusted at the range if possible.

 

[JTQ]

Right now I'm leaning towards the XS Sights as I can purchase the front sight only which saves me a couple of $$.

Forum moderator 9mmepiphany has a few posts on the forum on XS sights over the years. Be aware the big dot is not compatible with most rear sights.

 

[Wisco]

AmeriGlo Cap Combative Application Front/Rear Fits Glock 42 & 43 Sight, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XL1PNHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BWsICbZC1C529

AmeriGlo Protector Front/Rear Fits Glock 42 and 43 Sight, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y0GR8WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y0sICbQ59DBHT

If you have a thin 3/16” nut driver, that will do the front sight. Use blue thread locker. I think I paid $5 for my front sight tool.

Using a bench vise you can drift the rear with a polymer punch and hammer very easily, or almost any gunshop can press it in with a specific tool. I bought a rear sight tool. They’re not cheap for a one time use, but I’ve done a lot of sights.

Skill level zero. Maybe skill level 1.

 

[JTQ]

If you have a thin 3/16” nut driver, that will do the front sight. Use blue thread locker. I think I paid $5 for my front sight tool.

Just an FYI for the OP: I believe Dawson includes a front sight tool with their sights.

 

[rskent]

If you want “quick to line up”, I would go with Trijicon HD’s. I like the yellow ones myself, but some folks like the orange ones. They are a bit pricy at around $140 a set. I put them on myself so that’s free.


Having said that, if you send you slide to Glock they will put on a set of night sights for like $67 last I heard. Not the best sights in the world, but serviceable. That is, in fact what I have on my G42.

 

[GBExpat]

I have TruGlo TFO (Tritium & Fiber Optic) on my G43. I got them from Amazon for ~$70.

I wish that I had not wasted my money on the OEM Glock Night Sights for my G19 & G42 and the Ameriglo Agent sights that I bought for my second G42.

If I decide tomorrow to order another Blue Label G43, I will also be buying some TruGlo TFOs for it.

FWIW ...

BTW, my TFOs are Green front & Yellow rear ... really easy for me to pick-/line-up in darkness or light.

 

[Hokkmike]

JTQ - watched the video - thanx!

 

[JN01]

I like the Ameriglo I-dots. I find the orange front sight outline makes it easier to pick up in daylight.
https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock/products/glock-tritium-i-dot-sets

 

[PO2Hammer]

Big fan of Heinie Straight Eight sights.

 

[Zerodefect]

Warren Tactical. Front night sight, plain black rear.

Dawson is good to, especially the fronts.

 

[bluecollar]

Trijicon HDs are great. A little pricier than most of the others but you get what you pay for.

 

[rskent]

Trijicon HDs are great. A little pricier than most of the others but you get what you pay for.

Truer words were never spoken by a wiser man. I like the yellow ones myself.

 

[WYO]

Unless you are planning to shoot at 50 yards, go for the least expensive brand-name night sights. I use a lot of I-Dot Pros, but I put Ameriglo Agent sights on my 42 because I found them on sale a while back for $85. I really don't see spending $150 on night sights for a pocket gun.

 

[rskent]

I spend the money because I can see the HD’s the bestest and fastest. That bright yellow ball on the end of the slide is pretty easy to see, even outside in the Florida sun.