imperialfish 11 Posted March 6, 2010 Are they worth It ?? Im planing on getting a sig p226 very shortly and was wondering if I should get night sites. Whats your opinion ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted March 6, 2010 have one set, never realy needed them.. they do have a cool factor..the set i purchased back in late 80's was from magnum resaerch for my baby eagle tritium sights at 225.00 set, so they were 225.0 cool.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 132 Posted March 6, 2010 I have the fiber optic front and night sight rear on my 226 and I love them. I don't know how they would work in a home defense situation, but I like how quickly I can pick up the sights at the range. Also, it is really cool when they smile at me, from inside the dark safe :ugeek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1911Fan 1 Posted March 6, 2010 I like night sights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 6, 2010 Got them, like them as an emergency backup if there's no flashlight. However, you should really, REALLY have a flashlight along with your HD gun all the time. Night sights will help you get on target in low light conditions. They will not help you identify that target as friend or foe, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted March 6, 2010 Trijicon TFO (Tritium Fiber Optic) They glow in the light and in the night. I use them on my XD and love them. The best of both worlds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circlesqr 1 Posted March 6, 2010 Yes, get them but not right away. Buy your Swiss Miss, learn to shoot her, finalize your grips & then evaluate your P226 sighting options. Unless you're going for the tacticool look, night sights might not be your best option. From a home defense perspective, a dog is much more useful than a set of night sights. And most folk don't put in enough hours training to handle a flashlight well enough for it to be an asset in a HD situation. I like night sights but I don't have them on every pistol. Ask yourself, "Under what conditions will most of my shooting occur? Or under what conditions will my most important shooting occur?" These answers will help you determine if you need large green glowing alien eyeballs on top of your pistol. Just my 2-cents... --Daniel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted March 6, 2010 To echo what's been said, focus more on having and being able to manipulate a flashlight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickd308 0 Posted March 6, 2010 Trijicon TFO (Tritium Fiber Optic) They glow in the light and in the night. I use them on my XD and love them. The best of both worlds. Medic they're actually TruGlo TFOs, i have a set on my G21 and i love them, definitely a cool factor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted March 6, 2010 Sorry, I got my manufacturers confused, Thanks for the correction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewhitewolf 8 Posted March 7, 2010 I took advantage of a deal a few years ago when SigSauer installed night sights and did a performance check real cheap. I like having them. The only time I got to "use" them was when I was taking my tactical course a few years ago, which included a night shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nott 0 Posted March 7, 2010 I have night sights on my 1911s as a standard option. I'm not an armchair commando and don't want to debate their advantages for target acquisition, but one thing is certain - they make the pistol very easy to locate on the night stand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted March 7, 2010 I have an Ameriglo Front sight on the M&P...... I love it. Quick way to get on target in a HD situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylinder Head 22 Posted March 8, 2010 85% of all shootings occur in low light conditions. I consider them a requirement, not an option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ609 22 Posted March 8, 2010 85% of all shootings occur in low light conditions. I consider them a requirement, not an option. Agreed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted March 8, 2010 The question really is, aside from spending the cash, is there really any negative to having the sites. IMO, hopefully, you'll never have to use them other than at the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 9, 2010 The question really is, aside from spending the cash, is there really any negative to having the sites. They have a limited life after which their output degrades until you eventually have no night capability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circlesqr 1 Posted March 9, 2010 Isn't that limited life 6-7 years or something? That's long enough for my use. YMMV. --Daniel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted March 9, 2010 I agree, if I had to do the site every 6-7 years, I would think that I got my monies worth. I thought I heard that tritium was used (could be wrong) and I thought tritium had a longer life span than 6-7 years. Also, can thesites be redone or is it a case of putting new sites on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickd308 0 Posted March 10, 2010 I agree, if I had to do the site every 6-7 years, I would think that I got my monies worth. I thought I heard that tritium was used (could be wrong) and I thought tritium had a longer life span than 6-7 years. Also, can the sites be redone or is it a case of putting new sites on? I was under the impression that it was more like 10-15 years (possibly more) i have a tritium lensatic compass manufactured in 1986 (same year i was born) that still glows slightly in the dark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 10, 2010 i have a tritium lensatic compass manufactured in 1986 (same year i was born) I have clothes older than you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 132 Posted March 10, 2010 i have a tritium lensatic compass manufactured in 1986 (same year i was born) I have clothes older than you. http://www.tripletsandus.com/80s/miamivice1.jpg http://www.tripletsandus.com/80s/poison_80sbighair.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... rmers1.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites