Target ADJ. Sights for CCW

[MikeGun]

How many of you use adj sights for CCW. I have a Eclipse II with target NS that is a dream to shoot, basically because of the trigger, but the sights are easier to pick up also. I also have a Kimber TLE II stainless fixed sights that is nice but the Eclipse is nicer for me. I wanted to know who carries with adj. sights and what are your thoughts on them for concealed carry. This may also impact my next purchase for a carry gun as I'm thinking about a Baer or Brown and can order with adj. sights. Your thoughts please.

 

[TonyB]

I only carry fixed sighted guns.....a revolver actually...mostly because adj. sights could get knocked out of wack..just my opinion...being that MOST self defence shootings happen pretty close using the sights may be a moot point anyway....but I carry almost all the time(illegal at work,so I don't carry there)and I've hit my CCW ,napped on it,dropped it(and no I'm not a spaz)all things that could knock sights out of wack.

 

[Jeff White]

Moving to Handguns...Jeff

 

[El Tejon]

Mike, don't like them myself, just something else to break or slide around. YMMV, of course. I would prefer my sights to be part of the slide and smooth like a worn bar of soap.

Be careful with most adjustable sights. Some have lots of sharp edges that will draw blood in a fighting pistol and make training painful. E.g. imagine racking the slide across your rib cage or thigh during one handed drills with those sights with sharp edges.

 

[Zrex]

Both my CCW's have fixed sights. Less stuff to break, bend or get misaligned.

 

[JoeHatley]

Adjustable, but only because the 325PD doesn't come in a fixed sight version.



Joe

 

[stans]

Fixed sights, one less thing to break, one less sharp edge.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Three out of my five carry guns have adjustable sights. Two out of my three primary carry guns have adjustable sights.

 

[Treylis]

Be careful with most adjustable sights. Some have lots of sharp edges that will draw blood in a fighting pistol and make training painful. E.g. imagine racking the slide across your rib cage or thigh during one handed drills with those sights with sharp edges.

Yow, exactly. My current carry gun has adjustable sights and I'd kind of like to get another 1911 (haha, an excuse!) or replace them with fixed sights. They're rather sharp and edged and much bulkier than, say, Novak low-mounts. It's not a terrible problem, but I'd suggest going with fixed for carry.

 

[shooter1]

All my fullsize carry guns have adjustable sights. My midsize and BUGs are fixed sights. The larger adj sights are pretty quick to aquire and quite durable. I don't worry about them being damaged under most circumstances. The tall, square front sight on my Kimber Classic Target SS can be a real asset in a weapons retention situtation. I wouldn't rule out any CCW on the basis of fixed or adjustable sights.
str1

 

[Red_SC]

What about Novak's new heavy duty adjustable sights that are made for carrying? They're shaped just like their low mounts, but are adjustable.

 

[Island Beretta]

have lpa rear on my beretta. problem is the screws keep moving and throwing out the alignment, eventually had to loctite them making them essentially a fixed sight. duh, back to square one

 

[Chris Rhines]

I prefer fixed sights as most do, but adjustable sights are not the end of the world.

- Chris

 

[stans]

have lpa rear on my beretta. problem is the screws keep moving and throwing out the alignment

Same problem with the LPA I put on my TZ-75 Series 88. The windage screw holds just fine, but the elevation screw was a real problem. Every time the gun recoils, the sight would bounce and allow the elevation screw to move. I solved the problem by using a punch to upset a little of the metal that surrounds the head of the screw. This added just enough friction for the screw to remain stable. I cannot recommend this sight for a defensive pistol.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

For a CCW gun Fixed sights. For hunting or target shooting adjustable sights.For a self defense situation chances are it's going to be at close range and no need for the adjustable sights. Night Sights are a Plus.

Ruger Redhawk

 

[phxtravis]

Most target adjustable sights have sharp edges which DO snag and are very uncomfortable for carry.

 

[Grunt]

Generally, I would say stick with fixed sights. They're more rugged and have a lot fewer sharp edges. However, I've got MMC sights on my Glock 21 and USP-45 and firmly believe that they are the exception to the rule when it comes to adjustable sights for CCW. They are rugged and the sharp edges of the rear sight blade are within the ears so getting snagged and/or cut isn't an issue. No, if you really want adjustable sights on a defensive gun, look at MMC.

 

[3006mv]

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[popbang]

My one carry gun has a set of Bowen Rough Country Sights on it. They are adjustable, but when set and tightened usinmg lock-tite they don't move. They also don't seem awful sharp.

 

[Standing Wolf]

All but one of my carry revolvers have adjustable sights. They're not originals from Colt and Smith & Wesson, but sturdier, more finely adjustable sights from http://www.milletsights.com

 

[scbair]

I used to carry a S&W Mod 19 (pinned, recessed and NOT for sale, 'cause it saved my bacon a couple of times), which, of course, sported an adjustable rear sight. The old 4" war horse required a good holster, and I found the sights to be no problem, even from concealment.

I'll admit none of my "more modern" CCWs have adjustable sights, though.

 

[ChristopherG]

Like Standing Wolf--Millets on S&W's. With a good holster, the sight's not a problem.

Only fixed-sight gun is a pocket snub, and I wouldn't want anything protruding there.

 

[Geno]

In a defensive situation sights are unseen

According to all of my previous defensive shooting isntructors, both for CCW classes and for Tactical Shooting classes, ALL have a universal position. In a defensive situation, you WILL become fixated on the target and will NOT even see your sights, ergo, sights are mute. In fact, in my last "Tactical Shooting" class, the instructor drilled us on "Point Shooting", which means:

Point!--Fire!--Scan left--Scan right!

To drive home the point, the instructor took out a roll of black tape. We had to completely tape our sights--front and rear. Yet, we had to maintain about 4 to 5 inch groups at 15 yards and closer. Most of us maintained closer to 2 or 3 inch groups. He taught us, you look at the target, not the sights. To avoid "target fixation", after pointing, we had to scan left, scan right, then fire two rounds. Sometimes firing 3 rounds, sometimes emptying the magazine and reloading.

My point is, we NEVER had the benefit of a sight, fixed or adjustible. Try it sometime. You will impress yourself at how needless sights can become.

Anyone who shoots bow & arrow instictively, knows exactly what I mean.

Doc2005