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JGulley317

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After meeting with my instructor, I now know how to correctly use my sights. Now that I know how to utilize it. I'm not sure if I'd like to keep my sights stock or get new sights. I understand the difference between fixed and adjustable sights. It's self explanatory. I just don't understand why one would have an edge over the other. If I do decide to get sights, I don't know the variety of all of different kinds sights there are out there. So I guess my questions are...

Why or why not should I invest in new sights?
How does fixed or adjustable sights have an edge over each other?
What sights would you recommend to me and why?
Or use the money for more training, worry about sights later on down the road?

If it helps. This would be for a Glock 26 Gen. 4.

Thanks for your time, Gulley
 
If your instructor got you to using your sights, and they are working for you, WHY CHANGE:

How far do you shoot, Glocks are normaly used as a defensive pistol or action style competition. This means you'll seldom shoot over 30 yards.

At that distance you don't need adjustable sights. If you gun is on at 25 yards I wouldn't fool with it.

If you're into Bullseye shooting where you shoot 25 & 50 yards you'd want adjustable sights because you're shooting a small target trying to get into the x ring.

To change sights you need to know sight hight, you need figure out how high the rear sight needs to be. You screw up you math and you can easily get the wrong sight and have to start over.

For example at 25 yards with a 4 inch sight radius, each .0133 difference is sight hight will move the impact 1 inch on the target. 25 yards is 300 inches. Divide 4 by 300 and you get .0133.

If your iron sights are on, I'd recommend spending the money on training and practice, you'll be much better off.
 
I have a Ruger P944TH and the rear sites are in a U shape. I have trouble seeing them. I shot my son in laws Glock 22 and what a difference. If you see your sites now, don't change. How ever I like my truglo night sites I now have on my Glock 22.
 
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Its very subjective, if you like what you have there is probably no reason to change. Is this for a carry gun? It really depends on your intended use and how well the current set up fits that need.

After a couple years of CC with an M&P 9C, I switched the stock sights out for mepro-light night sights. I would never go back to standard dot sights on a carry gun. The bright dots on the night sights make the gun much easier to find on the nightstand at night and you can actually aim it in the dark. (obviously these do nothing for target identifiction, so you still need to figure that part out)

I have an older taurus pt 92 and I switched the stock rear sight out for an adjustable rear because that was the only way I could get it to hit at point of aim. Had it not been for that I'd have left it alone.
 
The Glock's current stock sights get the job done. I have no issues, the sights do their job only if I do mine. My only concern about the sights is that I can't see the sights in the dark. I'm worried this could be a problem if I'm faced to use my weapon in a SD situation in low light/dark. Is this much of a concern considering that most SD situations take place at 10 feet from target?
 
It was a big enough concern for me that i spent the money on night sights. I can take aim much faster in low light with the mepro lights on my M&P than with the stock sights. Another benefit I have found with the nights sights is how easy they make it to locate the gun in the dark. Say you leave it on your nightstand while you sleep, or maybe you were to fall or something and lose you grip on the gun or it came out of the holster while carrying, the glowing sights make it very easy to see and grab.

Chances are you can find night sights that very closely match the profile of the stock sights on your glock. It will handle and shoot exactly the same in daylight, but in low light or darkness you have the added benefit of the 3 dots.

If you do a search on night sights in the semi auto forum or the tactics and training forum I am sure you will find lots of discussion.
 
Glock 26 9x19mm pistol sights, choices...

Depending on your budget and/or uses, I'd keep the Glock 26 factory stock. ;)
If you plan to carry the model 26 often for duty or protection, night sights(fixed) may be worth it. The XS 24-7(Big Dot) tritium or Trijicon HD may work.
For concealed carry or duty use(s), I'd opt for fixed pistol sights. A high stress gunfight is not the ideal time or place to stop & fix(correct) adj pistol sights. :)
Target or match grade pistols; sometimes called "race" guns can use adjustable systems but fixed night sights are far better for armed citizens.
See www.Glockstore.com www.customizeyourglock.com www.brownells.com .

ClydeFrog
 
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