Marko Kloos
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My favorite sight setup is the "dot the i" scheme on SIG Sauer sights.
What type of sights do you prefer? Three-dot, bar-and-dot, etc.?
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Hkmp5sd
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I don't believe this. I thought I was the most hard-headed and opinionated person on the planet, yet....
No preference. I use them all and don't have a problem with any other than the obvious need for night sights in the dark.
No preference. I use them all and don't have a problem with any other than the obvious need for night sights in the dark.
Heinie Slant pro rear sight and fiber optic front on my 1911's. Fastest for these old eyes.
For long range, I like the stock Ruger adjustable target sights (like on the Super Blackhawk).
For long range, I like the stock Ruger adjustable target sights (like on the Super Blackhawk).
I MUCH prefer the VonStavenhaugen "dot-the-i" sights like the Sig and Kahr have. I always thought I was a 3-dot guy until I bought my first Kahr. It was just plain ole easier to shoot accurately with the line and the dot, rather than trying to balance 3 dots together. I'm far sighted, so the easier you make my visual effort up close, the better I do. The more I shoot my Kahrs, the less I like the other sights...
Unfortunately, nobody makes those for other pistols. If they did, all my pistols would have them.
And no, I don't quite consider the XS sights the same thing, although they are similar. With the Sig style sights, you still have the more traditional notch and post sight picture. And for me, the rear line is too narrow and the front dot is too big on the XS sights.
I tried the XS sights on a Glock 29 once, but wasn't crazy about them. Maybe standard dot... who knows.
My second choice is the "other" type of bar-dot, where the bar in the rear is horizontal. It's a little harder to line up, but still better than the 3 dots. All those dots is just too crowded for me.
Unfortunately, nobody makes those for other pistols. If they did, all my pistols would have them.
And no, I don't quite consider the XS sights the same thing, although they are similar. With the Sig style sights, you still have the more traditional notch and post sight picture. And for me, the rear line is too narrow and the front dot is too big on the XS sights.
I tried the XS sights on a Glock 29 once, but wasn't crazy about them. Maybe standard dot... who knows.
My second choice is the "other" type of bar-dot, where the bar in the rear is horizontal. It's a little harder to line up, but still better than the 3 dots. All those dots is just too crowded for me.
Island Beretta
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definitely the bar-dot, very fast acquisition and easier to get your sight alignment translating to greater accuracy.
Next best is plain rear sights with <your colour> dot front sight.
Next best is plain rear sights with <your colour> dot front sight.
BerettaNut92
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My favorite right now is a plain black Novak rear and a Trijicon front. Have it on my Beretta, but would like to try it on my P7.
Bill Adair
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I agree with all those who prefer plain black handgun iron sights, both front and rear. I carry a permanent black marker in my shooting bag, to blacken all of mine. 
White or colored sights reduce contrast for me, and in turn reduce visual definition.
Night sights for concealed carry may be another story, but I've never had a real need for them, as I don't carry.
Bill
White or colored sights reduce contrast for me, and in turn reduce visual definition.
Night sights for concealed carry may be another story, but I've never had a real need for them, as I don't carry.
Bill
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I like the red ramp front sight/and white outline rear sight found on S & W revolvers and some of their autos best. It works for me when target shooting to quickly line up the sights on the target.
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