Well, I am now somewhere into my third year carrying a Glock 19 for everyday self defense. Earlier efforts to supplant it with a M&P9 or HK P30 were not successful. So I guess it’s a keeper, and I should go ahead with whatever else I think it might need. (I finally ordered the proper length IWB holster from FIST ; the one I have been using sized for a G26 works, but leaves about a half inch of muzzle exposed.)
And dang, it sure seems to be getting dark a lot earlier lately (not that I’ve ever needed an explanation for walking around in the dark…:rolleyes: ) So, maybe a good set of night sights would be worthwhile.
I’d like something I can install myself, cuz (1) I just like doing my own work, and (2) I don’t want to part with the gun, to be sent off or left somewhere.
Other desirables include a good sight picture (–duh), and resistance to getting banged up (probably anything will be an improvement over the factory sights).
Cost is, well…not a no-issue, but I’m willing to pay a little more for what will fill-the-bill. I know that good night sights aren’t cheap.
Warren’s 2 dot night sights are without a doubt the best sight arrangement I’ve ever tried. I have them on all my Glocks and I’m putting them on all my M&P’s.
I’ve always liked the Trijicons with the yellow rear and green front. It really pulls your eye to the green front sight, but allows you to line up with the yellow easily.
In the three dot tritium set is the green front/yellow rear the standard? This is what I want to get and want to make sure there’s not a green/green option I need to avoid. The various websites (including Warren’s) weren’t clear for me.
The fronts and rears are different colors. The rears are also smaller and “subdued” so they aren’t as bright as the front. This helps draw focus to the front sight. I have the 3 dot arrangement on my main carry M&P and it is pretty good…but I prefer the 2 dot setup.
I use trijicons on all of my glocks (try to standardize sight picture). The other options offer a great picture, but if you are deciding between trijicons and glock. the instructor at the Glock Armorers ‘school’ stated that the glock sights are NOT date stamped and are ‘relamped’ free under warranty. Trijicons are date stamped and are ‘relamped’ for a nominal fee.
I have Warren Sevigny Carry with plain rear & tritium front. I didn’t care for the “stepped” shoulders on the standard Warrens.
The only thing I dislike about them is that edges of the rear sight channel are sharp, and I mean SHARP! One of these days I’ll remember to bevel that edge a little with a file.
I have been using Warrens since they came out. I think they are the best rear sight for my use. I just installed a set of Ameriglo Pro glo’s on a Glock 19. The front sight is .140 wide with a large tritium dot that is set in a orange luminova background. The front sight is highly visible but is only .165 tall. I am using an Ameriglo plain rear sight with a .180 notch. If Ameriglo would make this front sight available in a .215 height then it could be used with a Warren rear sight. For me it would be the best sight for a Glock 19.
Hey guys, what about the user installation? Do I need to buy one of those multi-$$$ sight-pusher dealies? Seems like a lot to spend for something I’ll probably never use twice…
BTW – a lot of these sights look pretty good to me. I’ll want something with a distinct difference between front and rear, i.e. different size or color dot, etc. I like that the Trijicons can be “re-lamped”. Not sure how picky I am over difference among the profiles, as long as it will take a knock or two. There is more of a range in prices than I expected – choice might boil down to that.
If you don’t know someone who has a pusher for a Glock, it’s best to buy one. I also thought that I’d be spending 60 bucks for a tool I’d use once…that was several Glocks and several sight changes per-Glock ago.
It has more than paid for itself.
You can use the Neanderthal method of hammer and punch if you wish, but the chances of breaking something is much higher that way.
EDIT – You’re in Virginia, right? I’m more than willing to lend you my Glock tools. (Front sight tool and rear sight pusher). If you shoot me an IM with your address I’ll box them up and throw them in the mail and then you can ship them back when you’re done with the install.
Front sight is fairly easy if you get the design that uses a screw (use loctite) instead of the crimp. The rear sight fits into a dovetail. the glock tool is about 60-70 but if you ask around someone might have one or give the local gun shop 10-20 to do it for you.
