Posted: 12/15/2015 7:39:39 PM EDT
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So I bought a fiber optic front sight from Cajun Gun Works recently to put on my CZ 75 COMPACT. I've had too much stuff to do lately and haven't had the time to install it yet so this has given me time to think about how well this kind of sight might hold up over time on a daily carry gun, particularly since I sometimes use holsters that expose the front sight. I have zero experience with fiber optic sights. Anyone use fiber optic front sights on their carry guns? Good idea to install it on my carry gun or should I install it on my mostly for the range 75 Stainless? |
| I carried an M&P 9 with a fiber optic front sight for several years. I never had a problem with it. My range toy Colt Gold Cup Trophy has a fiber optic front sight. It has never given me any trouble either. Sometimes I just throw it in my range bag without a holster too. |
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Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target.
Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. |
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I was very reluctant to go with a F/O front sight........However, once I did a few years ago, now ALL my pistols are wearing a plain black rear and red F/O front, even my daily carry G19. It is a very fast combo in terms of sight aquisition, if not THE fastest IMO....Plus it is very easy for me to go from my RMR'd Glock, to my iron sight pistols due to the red front sight.
I take care of my pistols but I don't baby them either....Im no tier 1 operator or instructor but I do quite a bit of shooting and in and out of holster drills. Ive never had a F/O fall out of my front sight. I make it a point to change out my sights to this combo on any new gun I get before I take it out to the range. I like Dawson Precision for sights myself, but thats also because their CS is great and they give a generous LEO discount....There are many great brands out there though...Heinie, 10-8 and Warren to name a few in no particular order. |
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Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target. Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. +1 |
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Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target. Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. This x1000. Tritium sights are generally pointless and not as precise nor fun to practice with. I like ameriglo FO front with ameriglo Defoor blacked out rears. They're cheap too, like 40 bucks for the set from optics planet. |
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Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target. Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. Yes to this post. FO FTW |
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Quoted: Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target. Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. yet another +1 |
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Fiber optic front, blacked out rear is the way to go. The sight picture is crisp, clean and VERY fast. Get a narrow front sight post with plenty of daylight on the sides and you're going to be blazingly quick with practice. I used to be a proponent of tritium sights and now have almost zero use for them. They just clutter up your sight picture and really don't help at night. You may have an idea of where your gun is pointing but you still haven't solved the problem of ID'ing the target. Fiber optic + weapon light or handheld light is the solution. My guns wear 10-8's but that's just one of many great options. Night sights are great in low light. Not no light. Ive killed a bunch of coons/yotes in twilight where i didnt need a light but was thankful for tritium |
| I have no experience with FO front sights and I am a bit skeptical. I've been a white dot tritium guy for years because it gives me the most flexibility for various scenarios. I've got a new Glock 17 on the way and I think I'll try a FO front with my usual Warren all black rear to see how viable it is. |
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For a carry gun, I think the optimal setup is probably something like Trijicon's HD sights. High visibility front with a tritium insert for low light, coupled with a subdued rear with tritium inserts.
In most lighting conditions, fiber is better than regular white 3-dot or plain black sights. |
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I have Dawson Precision on 2 carry guns. Fiber optic front all black rear. Never had a problem. same. they're not as fragile most folks think. Good to know, durability is my main concern too. I've got a 92A1 and I'm considering the WC FO front/black U notch rear. |
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Good article by Hilton Yam here:
THE FRAGILE FIBER OPTIC FRONT SIGHT….? And a post at Recoil Web by Frank Proctor: A few thoughts on fiber optic sights and carrying a light |
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I have no experience with FO front sights and I am a bit skeptical. I've been a white dot tritium guy for years because it gives me the most flexibility for various scenarios. I've got a new Glock 17 on the way and I think I'll try a FO front with my usual Warren all black rear to see how viable it is. I liked my Glock 26 with a HiViz front and the stock U in the rear. I seemed to be able to pick that combo up quickly. YMMV Good Luck |