steyr-style sights

[themic]

just curious...

wondering if anyone sells sights like the Steyr triangle style?

no guns i'd put em on right now, but possibly in the future, and the topic has caught my mind

 

[arinvolvo]

iwould have to say that the sights on my Steyr are my favorite of any pistol I have ever fired...

They are dovetailed in...not sure if they are an industry standard dovetail...Like a SIG or something...But if you could find out what other guns they fit, you could possibly just order a set from the US importer of Steyr...

And of course, I have no idea who that is now...I think it may be RWS...

 

[Flashpoint]

You're on of those WIERD people that like those odd trapizoidal sites.







































Me too
I'd put them on my P89 if I could.

 

[michiganfan]

I got a Steyr 357 Sig and Ilove the sights. They just seem to align automatically.

 

[oogee]

those sights are patented and could only be found on styer made weapons (at least for now).

 

[Leibster]

Just curious--what is it about the sights that cause you to feel so partial to them?

--Leibster

 

[Zundfolge]

Every once in a while one of the guys here swaps out their Triangle/Trapazoid sights for standard 3 dot sights.

Some have posted their old Steyr sights for sale here.

I'd love to pick up a set to put on my MK40, but frankly don't have the extra cash (I imagine installation would cost a little bit)

 

[bandaidman]

i have never seen the trapezoidal sites for sale

i almost did not buy a steyr because of them

now i love them and find them very easy to use...wish they had tritium inserts....

 

[arinvolvo]

Leibster...The trapezoidal sights of the steyr seem to align themselves automatically...

It is harder to MISS, than to hit what you are aiming at...I dont know why, but they make aiming the steyr a pleasure...

 

[C. H. Luke]

FWIW, the Steyr Traps aren't compatible with any standard rear dovetail.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Isn't THAT just typical.

 

[arinvolvo]

Cool hand.....that stinks....As much as I love the steyr, I hate companies that make proprietary stuff, and then dont make any accessories for it...Just like the stupid Steyr access. rail....where in the world did they get that design? And who is going to make a tac light or laser for it?

 

[C. H. Luke]

"Just like the stupid Steyr access. rail....where in the world did they get that design?"

Arin,

Man, Do I hear ya there!

 

[Handy]

Interesting that the Steyr sights are patented.

I was looking at an old Mauser HSc the other day - same set up. The only difference being the front sight not coming to a point (it was a rhombus).

 

[Leibster]

Handy,

The Steyr sights are patented, but it's only a "design patent", not a "utility patent". A design patent simply patents the looks of somthing. Most likely, their design is just different enough from the Mauser's to qualify.

I know this because I patented a new type of fast acquisition handgun sight. It's going to be hitting the market soon, and it also uses a triangular concept. (It will be marketed by TRUGLO, but the sights are not fiber optic.)

Unlike the Steyr sight, or standard notch and post sights, the tips of the front and rear sights are not aligned. Instead, the front sight is visually "stacked" on top of the rear sight, forming a triangle. The tip of the triangle is point of impact.

If you guys like the Steyr sight, there's a good chance you'll like this one, too. Initially it ought to be availalbe for Glocks, Sigs, and XDs, with more models to follow.

I'll attach a photo of what the sight picture looks like.


--Leibster

 

[Triad]

Leibster, interesting idea for those sights. Will they be available in night sight config?
BTW, that looks like a Glock in the pic, if so, what's the thing that looks like a hex head screw on the rear of the slide?

 

[SouthpawShootr]

These sights look promising. If you can manage a reasonably low profile, sold!

Be sure and let us know when they become available.

 

[Leibster]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!

Triad,
Actually, it's an XD9 in the picture, which explains the hex screw. It's part of the cover that holds the cocking indicator and the firing pin assembly, I think.

SouthpawShootr,
there is a night sighted version in the works. It takes a lot longer than I'd like it to, since the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) must approve each new sight design, and for something that's markedly different than a standard sight--like the SureSight--it will probably be a while.

As far as a low profile, the front sight is actually taller than most standard sights, but because it tapers to a point, I have not yet found a holster that does not fit it. Also, though they don't look it, they really are snag resistant. I designed them with angles that make it virtually impossible for them to get hung up on clothing, holsters, etc.

My goal in designing them was to make a usable set of sights for precision work that could be crudely aimed when the primary focus of your eye is on the threat, not the sights. Based on lots of research, and some experience, this is the overwhelming involuntary human response in a lethal force encounter.

While I believe them to be very good self defense sights, I have used them in competition, and for me (I'm biased, of course) they were a whole lot faster than 3-dot notch & post type sights.

--Leibster

 

[SouthpawShootr]

I'm not too concerned with night sights. The only reason my Glocks wear Meps is that I positively hate the factory sights! They just don't work well for me.

Now back to your design. I think I'd buy a set when they become available and give them a whirl. If I like them, you'd probably see me buying more. I hope you're going to tell me they'll be available soon.

 

[Leibster]

SouthpawShootr,

It's nice to see your enthusiasm. I don't have an exact ETA for the availability of the sights, but we expect around 3 months.

--Leibster

 

[Triad]

Do you have an idea of how much the sights will cost when they're available?

 

[Leibster]

I believe they are going to retail in the $40-$60 range.

--Leibster

 

[jaylsb]

Will they be available for the P99???

 

[Leibster]

Could be, depending on demand. I believe it's going to be available first for Glocks, Sigs and Springfield XDs, which have the same dovetails as Sigs.

More models will become available over time.

--Leibster

 

[seeker_two]

Those sights look good...

I'm still waiting for SOMEONE to market the Guttersnipe sights for modern pistols. Would be easy to remove the front & rear sights & drift in the Guttersnipes in a rear dovetail. And the sight picture is incredible!

If wishes were fishes...