Recommendation - Which Glock Night Sights?

[GaryArkansas]

I bought a new Glock 23. I'd like some night sights because, well, just because.

I don't have any exposure to night sights. Anyone have a recommendation?

 

[LittleLebowski]

Trijicons work quite well on my Glocks.

 

[Glockman30]

I am getting tru glo TFO for my 27. I have trijicons on my 30. I think I like the Tru Glo's better.

 

[Ringer]

I have always been happy with Meprolights. Never found the need to try anything else. I had some come on a new Para and they were pretty dim in comparison. If I were going to try something different it would be Trijicon.

 

[Hauptmann]

You get what you pay for. The Trijicons are the most expensive, but they will last the longest and are probably the most durable. I have gone into my agency armory and pulled out 20 year old W. German Sigs that still had enough glow to the Trijicons for use. Meprolights only last around 7-10 years before they lose too much glow for use, and that goes with just about all of the other night sight brands in that price range.

 

[Shooters Plus]

All (3) sights (Meprolights, Truglo and Trijicon) will serve you well. I actually prefer the Meps over the Trijicon and not because thats what we sell but because the Meps are slightly brighter and have a slightly brighter front for faster sight accusition. Both have 12 year illumination warranties. We also have the Truglo's and while there are numerous applauds for them, I have never actually used them enough to base an opinion as of yet, but they do look very promising.

Good luck

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

On paper (in a manner of speaking), these TruGlo TFOs look good.
http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/co...__039_s_Large_Frame_Glock_Tritium_Fiber_Optic

If it is dark or twilight but there is a little background light (e.g., backwash from streetlights) and the tritium part does not contrast well by itself, the fiber optic could pick up some of this light and show up better. This is mostly speculation, however.

 

[GTSteve03]

The Trijicon night sights on my Sig P228 are about 13 years old and still glow quite bright enough to be easily used at night.

That pretty much sealed it for me, even if they are the most expensive.

 

[JBP55]

Ameriglo Operator
Tritium inserts are made by Trijicon.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

If it is dark or twilight but there is a little background light (e.g., backwash from streetlights) and the tritium part does not contrast well by itself, the fiber optic could pick up some of this light and show up better. This is mostly speculation, however.

They work very well in total darkness. I've tried it. Brightnes is a little higher in lighted situations but you basically get the same sight picture. Something that doesn't happen with conventional tritium night sights. I have TFOs on 3 Glocks and recommend them. I still like Meprolights as well. Glock factory night sights just don't impress me (I'm talking about the recent production Glock manufactured sights). The tritium vials seem to be smaller and I don't like a front sight that has to be staked into place.

 

[Gustav]

You may want to look at the Ashley AO/XS Small Dot Express Sight or the Heinie 8 sights.

 

[stevereno1]

I have used meprolight and trijicon, and they both are very good. You'd be well suited with either.

 

[repo]

I just bought a Glock 26 and I am thinking about night sights also.

These tritium sights are slightly radioactive right? Probably a stupid question but I don't know how comfortable I feel with a source of radiation right next to my body all day I guess they put it on watches too.

The fiber optic ones look like they might interfere with holstering because they seem bigger than regular sights?

How hard is it to swap out the sights, do i need to go to a gunsmith?

 

[10-Ring]

My first set of night sights were Trijicons on my Glock 23 and I still use Trijicons on my guns...bright, long lasting & last a good long time

 

[possum]

i like three dot sights but the xs 24/7 are probally my favorite ns's out the there. i would go with them or trijicon thats what i have on my handguns.

 

[SilentArmy]

I like the Surefire's that fit nicely in your weak hand. They illuminate your target as well as the sights so you arent just seeing 3 drunken fireflies at arms length. Just a personal preference though. How many of you "nite site" junkies have ever trained in low/no light? Funny how in 13 yrs of military service and 5 in LE, I never saw them on a single duty weapon! Their Tacticool as hell though huh!

 

[Ala Dan]

Tru-Glo TFO's, are the brightest NS I have ever seen~!

No problem holstering the weapon, while its wearing Tru-Glo's~!

 

[Landor]

Tru-Glo TFO's all the way..

 

[strat81]

Edited: Tru Dots by Meprolight here on my G26, very pleased with them.

 

[Shooters Plus]

Silent Army

How many of you "nite site" junkies have ever trained in low/no light?

I have and I'm sure many others here have also.

Funny how in 13 yrs of military service and 5 in LE, I never saw them on a single duty weapon!

Wow. Night sights are standard issue at our local PD.
Night sights are not meant to replace your handheld or mounted light and could never do so in a "no-light" condition but are very handy in a "low-light" situation.

 

[Hauptmann]

How many of you "nite site" junkies have ever trained in low/no light? Funny how in 13 yrs of military service and 5 in LE, I never saw them on a single duty weapon! Their Tacticool as hell though huh!

Been training in low light for about 12 years in both the military and LE at ranges up to 50yrds with a handgun. Low light with a shot gun and SMG at ranges up to 50yrds. Low light with a rifle at ranges up to 100yrds. Combination of point shooting, night sights, and regular sights. I'll take the night sights, thank you.

If you've never seen night sights on a single duty weapon in LE, then you must be the only LEO in your area. As for the military, night sights are not standard on the M9 which has been in service since the mid 80s and changing contract requirements is difficult. Not worth the trouble considering how much handguns get used in the military. Federal agencies within the US have been using night sights since the mid 80s after the FBI and other agencies switched to automatics like the Sig and Glock. State and local municipalities can do what they want. Some stuck with revolvers until the late 90s, some adopted night sights, and some let you carry what ever you want.

One thing is for certain. With night sights you can see your sights in any light conditions. Without night sights you are limited to point shooting or external illumination to accurately engage a target. Holding a flashlight in your off hand gives you some problems as your training most likely covered. It prevents you from using a two handed grip, you have no free hands to perform essential tasks such as operating your radio, it gives an armed perp a point of reference to shoot at(unless you use the FBI technique), and finally it limits your ability to engage a target during high stress because most officers will drop their flashlight when their heart rate goes from 70bpm to near 200bpm in favor of a two handed combat grip and their bodies revert to using gross motor skills.

 

[cobrian45]

I have a Glock and have been considered this topic as well. I do have to say that while night sights do have their uses, if you have a Surefire handy you always want to see what you are shooting. On the other hand I've noticed easier low light sight acquisition using Trijicons in the past. I think you have to be as prepared as you can for any situations. Example: I don't know about you, but my Surefire sure picks the suckiest time to have dead batteries and I'm talking NO advanced warning.

 

[mljdeckard]

I am completely spoiled to Trijicons, I tell everyine getting into their first handgun that this is the very first non-negotiable mod they need. And YES, I have trained PLENTY in low/no light.

I find it ironic that my army sidearm doesn't have night sights.