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Are night sights really necessary? I am looking at the Tritium sights for my HK USP .45. What are some other options? And are the Tritium sights worth the money? I know that the tatical light for the USP is probably the next best thing to having total daylight but it looks dificult to carry when attached.
I just dont want to end up with a weapon that allows me to see the dots and distracts me from seeing my target.

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I am debating that myself for my new Kahr. I had a Glock with Trijicon night sights and they were pretty cool. In very low light, I couldn't see anything past my elbow when pointing my gun. The black Glock just disappeared and the sights were pretty bright.

However, at typical self -defense range, I ought to be able to point shoot without missing. Especially since my Kahr points naturally (better fit to my hand) and the sights line up EVERY time I put it out in front of me.

I'm still not sure whether or not to go with them again. I'm also interested in seeing some responses here.
 
Go back in the forums and you will find some info on them. I've got PT bar dot with red dots on either side of the bar and think they are the poop!! I'll never have a carry weapon without them again.
 
Greetings; I own several weapons with night
sight's. The first, is A Sig-Sauer P229 in
.40S&W with Siglite night sight's. These
have the illuminous bulbs, as manufactured
by Trijicon. The sight's are low profile
and very hard too see in daylight hours.
I have the same set-up on my two-toned
Sig Sauer P226. If they had not come as
standard equipment on this weapon; I would
not have requested them !!! Then, I have
a Glock 23 with Smith & Wesson Novak sight's.
Only the front sight is illuminated, and they
seem to work quite well.

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Ala Dan
 
I recently attended a defensive pistol course taught by Michael Harries and asked him this same question. Mr. Harries recommended against the night sights because, as I remember his words, they worked too well. He went on to explain that tritium night sights would allow the interdiction of targets that the shooter could not identify as friend or foe. Fine for military situations where everything on the other side of your position is a bad guy, but in the civilian world, all targets aren't bad guys.

This course also covered night shooting with and without lights. Having never done any real night firing, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to hit a humanoid target in just star light. The Harries flashlight technique makes identifying and hitting targets at normal pistol ranges easy. If you really want to light up your night shooting, get a SureFire 12 PM. It's the closest thing to a Star Wars light saber you're likely to find in this galaxy.
 
I appreciate your opinions and experiences. But if you were to pick the top or top 2 night sights you would want on a USP .45 (or whatever large frame 1911 style semi you prefer)for concealed carry? Or would you go without all together? And if so what kind of lighting setup is your preference?

I hear that the Novaks are great and a bit pricey. But are they smooth edged for less snagging during the draw of the weapon? I dont want to do long range target competition and will probably just practice short distance CQC. Thanks again.
 
Glock Raider,

I went to the Ashley sight and it sounds like that is the system that I will pursue. I will do more research of articles and others' personal experiences before I decide. But great information at this site. Thanks.
Anyone else have experience with they Ashley's?
 
The first place I'd heard about "ashley" was because they were an option on the new NAA Guardian. They look great, and they seem a bit cheaper than the Trijicon, Hesco, Millet etc.

I don't think that the rear sights glow though... I think it all depends on what you want lit up. Take a good look at Hesco and PT in addition to Trijicon.
These are my sight links: http://www.trijicon-inc.com/ http://www.amfire.com/hesco/ http://www.ptnightsights.com/ http://www.heinie.com/ http://www.millettsights.com/ http://www.mmcsight.com/ http://www.ashleyoutdoors.com/ http://www.cmore.com/

Ben
 
Don't forget to look at the Wilson Combat
Nite-Eyes. Rear sight are yellow dots front is green and twice as bright as the rear. It draws your eye and attention to the front sight. Very fast!

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The Ashley Express rear sight is now available with the tritium insert. I believe the retail price with front and rear tritium inserts is about $120.
 
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