Suggestions on Sights

[carlson1]

I am thinking about having this installed on 2 of my 1911's that are black on black. I am thinking of having this placed on the front. Any thoughts. . .

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d74/carlson1/sight_front_indoor_s.jpg

[Lightning93]

Hello
I have put one on my Gold Match
Works great out side and in side shooting IDPA matches
but I went with the .100" wide it gives more lite on each side
Lightning93

[John]

People are giving great reports, on how easy it is to see these sights, but I just do not like their looks. Someone should come up with a set, where the fiber optic is somehow enclosed in the sight. I hate that look!!

[carlson1]

People are giving great reports, on how easy it is to see these sights, but I just do not like their looks. Someone should come up with a set, where the fiber optic is somehow enclosed in the sight. I hate that look!!

I agree I think it should be enclosed as well. I hate the black on black and that it is what I am trying to get away from.

[Herb Clark]

Enclosed fiber optic front sight would not gather near as much light thereby negating its usefulness. As IDPA shooter, a great deal of us use the fiber optic front (mainly .100" for reason stated above). I'm ordering a new Kimber and plan on Red front with Green rear (adjustable) from Dawson.

[Navy87Guy]

Enclosed fiber optic front sight would not gather near as much light thereby negating its usefulness. As IDPA shooter, a great deal of us use the fiber optic front (mainly .100" for reason stated above). I'm ordering a new Kimber and plan on Red front with Green rear (adjustable) from Dawson.

Huh? The fiber optic sight operates by gathering light at one end and transmitting it down the length of the fiber to the other. All the matters is how much surface area is visible at the down-range end. If you notice, most fiber optic filaments have a larger front and smaller rear diameter, so the light gets intensified from collection to display. Enclosing the sides of the fiber has zero impact on its ability to function.

I don't think any of the current fiber optic sight manufacturers offer enclosed fibers. I doubt they have taken the aesthetics into account!

Jim

[DHC]

There is one brand, TruGlow (I think) that is sold in the Blue Press catalog that are enclosed except for the top of the sight, and augmented with tritium. An ole' boy had one at the last IPSC I was at. Talk about BRIGHT!!!!!!!!! Almost too bright! But from the side view, you'd think it was a stock iron sight.

[Navy87Guy]

Those are the Tru-Glo TFO (Tritium Fiber Optic) sights. The web site is here: http://www.truglosights.com/content/products/firearm/handgun_sights/tritium_fiber_optic.asp

Not sure if their Kimber model will fit most 1911's or not (since I'm not a Kimber kind of guy).

Jim

[DHC]

Those are the Tru-Glo TFO (Tritium Fiber Optic) sights. The web site is here: http://www.truglosights.com/content/products/firearm/handgun_sights/tritium_fiber_optic.asp

Not sure if their Kimber model will fit most 1911's or not (since I'm not a Kimber kind of guy).

Jim
Kimbers have a dovetail front sight so if his 1911 requires a post, they won't work without milling the slide for a dovetail... But I thought I remembered the Blue Press add saying for both Kimbers and Colts... I'll have to go back and re-look at that add...

[Herb Clark]

Huh? The fiber optic sight operates by gathering light at one end and transmitting it down the length of the fiber to the other. All the matters is how much surface area is visible at the down-range end. If you notice, most fiber optic filaments have a larger front and smaller rear diameter, so the light gets intensified from collection to display. Enclosing the sides of the fiber has zero impact on its ability to function.

I don't think any of the current fiber optic sight manufacturers offer enclosed fibers. I doubt they have taken the aesthetics into account!

Jim

You'r right! My bad!

[redhart]

so am I hearing all you guys like the Three dot?

[cleetus-van-damn]

People are giving great reports, on how easy it is to see these sights, but I just do not like their looks. Someone should come up with a set, where the fiber optic is somehow enclosed in the sight. I hate that look!!

Unfortunately the fiber optic (exposed tube) part cannot be enclosed. the exposed portion of it is used for gathering light. If it were to be enclosed it would not appear with the degree of brightness that is sought after. They do although make a tritium/fiber optic combo sight that has the benefit of both. The exposed portion of the fiber optic portion is only about half the size of the one shown in the picture

[Lightning93]

I like the Fiber Optic front sight with a plain black rear sight
my feeling is that you want to be able to pick up the front sight
faster than the back sight .
At close range you just need the front sight on target
and by having it glow your eye is drawing to it faster
Lightning93

[DHC]

I like the Fiber Optic front sight with a plain black rear sight
my feeling is that you want to be able to pick up the front sight
faster than the back sight .
At close range you just need the front sight on target
and by having it glow your eye is drawing to it faster
Lightning93
My feelings too. Agree 100%. In fact, my pistols that have ANYTHING on the back sight get blacked out.