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Section 8: Handguns Subject: Trijicon Heavy Duty Msg# 853700
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I have handled them on a Glock pistol but not fired it with them. They're well made and rock solid as you'd expect. I can't say much about the longevity of the colors, but I'm not a fan of fluorescing colors on sights anymore now than when I posted the image description. You pick them up in a store and they seem to jump out at you but most tyros don't understand that looking at them in that environment doesn't equate to long term use shooting them.
I do think some young, healthy eyes could use the colors for a while but I bet by the end of even a day-long shooting class their eyes would be fried. I wouldn't try to use them myself because my eyes are late middle-aged, still changing for the worse, and they would just confound my focus problems (which started actively and noticeably degenerating again around the first of this year. My ability to see the front sight without my corrective lenses is fading. I'd been in between using either close-up or distance correction for some time and that splendid time is ending.) I still like the U-notch, and in fact intend to replace some square notch sights with those. In principle I believe the human eye centers the front sight in the bottom circular part of the U much like it centers a front rifle sight in the full circle of a "peep sight," or full aperture rear sight placed close to the eye. No ghosting involved here of course. It makes me think that the old-timers who designed U-notches in what, the 19th century, were not as primitive as we might believe. In conclusion, these sights, with white rather than unnatural florescent colors, would be quite useful. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Mark, out of curiosity, have you ever gotten hands-on experience with these sights? Do you still think the same way as expressed in your note here? Stu Image below from Mark Freburg - Image Title: photos Image Info: The latest in modern tactical handgun sights. I like the U-shaped rear sight; the front ball and U-shape rear really work well for old eyes. I prefer the yellow over orange, although white is a better choice. Young people will learn that all-dancing florescent colors are not going to cut it once their eyes age a bit, but young people are running the industry and so we get hot pink and hot yellow--reminds me of the 1980s. The rear cocking ledge is barely more useful than a kickstand on a horse, but it's the current fad, and no manufacturer wants to be left out. Solid steel sights are a cut above plastic for Glocks. (July 12)  |
