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Ruger 9EWhat gun are you putting them on?
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Ruger 9EWhat gun are you putting them on?
Good! I want practical use theory, not just what a marketing department says about their own stuff.And you're about to get 44,000 different opinions....
I recall that some people have a concern that if it is dark enough so that you can't see the sight body to reference off of it may be possible to mistake the glowing front dot for a rear dot and instead of "0O0" you get "00O" or "O00" and misalign themWhy solid black on rear?
It's not crucial. Fundamentals are crucial. You line up blacked out irons the same way you would any 3 dot or tritium set of irons. I don't like busy sights which is why I prefer blacked out. They work great in the day and in the dark I'll be using a light. I personally don't like them.I guess what I should have asked is not having visible rear sights isn't crucial in lining up the weapon on target?
Great explanation, thank you!I recall that some people have a concern that if it is dark enough so that you can't see the sight body to reference off of it may be possible to mistake the glowing front dot for a rear dot and instead of "0O0" you get "00O" or "O00" and misalign them
Lolz, can't see what I did there? That is the concern because those are zeros and "O's" so if we add color and make them bold we get
"0O0" "00O" and "O00"
At least that is one theory
Thanks for breaking that down, good concepts I'll keep in mind, appreciated.It's not crucial. Fundamentals are crucial. You line up blacked out irons the same way you would any 3 dot or tritium set of irons. I don't like busy sights which is why I prefer blacked out. They work great in the day and in the dark I'll be using a light. I personally don't like them.
The only tritium sights I ever liked were Haley Strategic 13 sights. Now those are awesome. But the tritium isn't outlined with any fancy colors. So you don't even notice they are there.
I prefer a good light whether is be a handheld or WML over night sights.
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Is easier to acquire and focus on the front sight without any distractions from the rear.Why solid black on rear?
Very helpful, thank you! I will look up your range, I am always up for improving my method, and unfortunately the ability to train with different circumstances seems scarce to find, in my area at least.Is easier to acquire and focus on the front sight without any distractions from the rear.
I find most people's eyes shift focus back and forth from front to rear and back trying to line up dots everywhere...huge time waster. I see that alot under time. People have a great draw, but then there's a hesitation before the shot is fired...they're refining the sight alignment...if you're doing your practice as you should, that should already be in place...second nature or muscle memory if you will.
The eyes naturally go for and focus on the front sight.
Even in low/no light, am able to pick up the rear notch and get ta movin'. But if your natural point of aim, and your practice includes drawing so that the pistol is level as it's heading for full extension, you're ahead of the game.
Lastly, I don't work off theory. The only way you're going to know what works for you is go out in low/no light and practice. If you can't find a place, come up to my range and I'll work with you and show you the difference of theory vs reality on the range and in my shoot house.
There's a vast difference between pure dark, like out in the woods vs city with street and house lights vs being in a building where light umbrellas and reflects off of surfaces.
"T" meant tritium, I just didn't have the word on hand and didn't want to do a Google search at the time of writing. Thanks for your input!Understand that fiber optic sights are not night sights. Night sights utilize tritium so that the sights glow on their own (without first being hit with a light source). I'm not quite sure what you mean by "T" sights.
As for night sights specifically, there are many different makers. Sticking with a quality, know mfg is recommended. And there are several.
I'm also generally a fan of a blacked out rear sight because it's less busy and you know that whatever is glowing is the front sight post. Alternatively, I also like a green front sight post and yellow rear sight. Yellow is usually dimmer than green. This configuration is a bit busier than the blacked out rear but there is no mistaking which is the front sight post and which is the rear.
Lately, however, I am all about red dots. It's a better option IMO for my aging eyes. The other thing with night sights is that the only time they really work IMO is when it's very dark...too dark to be able to identify the threat. You're going to need a light to do that and once the light comes on, the benefits of the tritium are pretty minimal...if any at all IMO. Personally, I'd rather put the money toward a red dot...but I really like red dots. But I would never run tritium with a red dot. That's just way too much glowing. YMMV.
I guess I should also ask: I am running a gun light / laser combo, AND I have a discrete off gun law enforcement grade flashlight on me whenever I leave the house. Do I even need to switch out the factory sights, or would I just be wasting my money, or worse, working against myself if I can always generate my own light?I researched night sights and it seems there's about 44,000 different variations between $80 and $120.
What type (Fiber optic, T, combo, other I'm not aware of) do you use / recommend, if at all?
Is it best to take these to a gun smith for proper switching out / zeroing, assuming one is starting from zero previous experience?
TIA
Training is more important than special sights. Get used to using your handheld as well as you WML.I guess I should also ask: I am running a gun light / laser combo, AND I have a discrete off gun law enforcement grade flashlight on me whenever I leave the house. Do I even need to switch out the factory sights, or would I just be wasting my money, or worse, working against myself if I can always generate my own light?
Am I creating a new problem for one I've already mitigated?
Also, ground up and in the freezer.I like my rear sights how I like my coffee, black.
Ummmmmm.... that ruins the coffee....Also, ground up and in the freezer.
To be honest, it's really a reference to a joke I've heard.Ummmmmm.... that ruins the coffee....