This is a very accurate and well-said statement...
On 2001-10-19 00:19, Dane Burns wrote:
I want sight picture first...the rest is a poor second when it comes to sight design in my mind.
I have owned handguns for 10 years, but only started shooting IPSC and IDPA about a year and a half ago. It has changed the way I look at shooting, and has increased my awareness of sight picture, and how important it is to being able shoot well.
I shoot these sports for fun. In fact, I often shoot a variety of guns, taking a different gun to each match I go to. It has taught me a lot about what works well and what doesn't for me.
I've shot IPSC with a Glock 23 (Limited class, before Production and L10 were even introduced), with an STI Trojan, with a 9mm Hi Power (yes, I got "killed" on the scoring, but it was fun) and with my Caspian Gold Cup that I built. (for more on that subject, see this thread
http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.ph ... 1&forum=12 )
The Glock has three dot Trijicon night sights. The STI Trojan has STI's Bo-Mar copy, but the rear blade is fully serrated and has rounded corners and I recently changed from the plain balck front to a Dawson Fiber optic. The Hi Power has plain black Heinie's and the Gold Cup has the Colt Accro rear and a dimpled front with a dot of gold paint.
I shoot the best with the Trojan and the Hi Power. Here's why:
Sight Picture
I've found that the best sights for my eyes are ones that give a sight picture like a Bo-Mar, are fully serrated and I also like a wide, deep rear notch and I like to see a lot of light on either side of the front sight when it is centered in the notch. As for dots, bars, etc., I have found that black on black is very good, if the notch is deep and wide. I do like the narrow .090 fiber optic front for competition. It is great!
I have had MMC's in the past, but I won't have them again. They are very strong, but the sight picture doesn't work for me. Neither does the Novak. (YMMV :smile: ) I also don't think much of three-dot sights anymore. For fast target acquisition, nothing works for me like the Bo-Mar/Heinie sight picture.
I adjusted the rear sight on the Trojan about a year ago. I shoot the same loads in competion and practice, so I've never needed to adjust it again. On the Hi Power, I haven't noticed any appreciable difference between shooting 115gr 9mm factory ammo and 124gr reloads. They go pretty much where I put them at IDPA distances.
I guess the moral of the story is: Find what sights give you the best sight picture, allowing you to shoot to your potential, and you won't go wrong. Don't get all wrapped up in what is stronger or more durable. you might find yourself with a durable sight that doesn't work for you because the sight picture is no good.
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Byron Simpson
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