Top 5 Best Glock Sights – Night Sights Review For the Hunting Community

[adinserter block=”4″] glock_night_sights111111The sight is one of the most important parts of the gun in terms of how much pleasure you will get out of shooting. Choose a good sight, and you’ll find that your gun is a pleasure to us, and every shot is on target (or at least where you aimed it). A bad sight will make it difficult to aim, will mean you miss shots, and will cause you endless hours of frustration especially when you’re shooting longer distances.

The best Glock sights will work at more than one distance, and will help you to aim shots even in the dark. They won’t add to the weight of the gun, and they will be easy to zero and easy to maintain too. Here’s a quick look at some of the good glock sights on the market both for experienced shooters and for relative beginners as well. Which one you opt for, in the end, will depend on your budget and on how much shooting you do, as well as how experienced you are with zeroing sights, and with shooting at a distance, but it’s hard to go far wrong if you pick one of these five.

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How to Choose a Glock Sights

Choosing the right sights for your Glock can be difficult. The best sights for Glock users will depend on whether you want to use them for recreational shooting, law enforcement, or concealed carry use. You will want to think about the sight profile, the shooting conditions, and the materials that the sights are made of.

The front face of the sights can be smooth or serrated. A serrated face will offer a nice, even sighting surface in any lighting condition, because the serrations will break up any glare. A smooth face could lead to distractions and irritation under certain conditions.

You can get plain black sights, and these are good if you are going to be shooting targets, but if you are not shooting a static, pre-determined target then you will want something with marked sights, so that you can always acquire the target quickly and easily.

The width of the front sight is something you should think about as well. Narrow sights are good for fast target acquisition, but some people find that when shooting at longer distances the narrow width is actually a hindrance. This is something that you will want to experiment with yourself to figure out what you are more comfortable with.

Top 5 Best Night Sights Reviews

1. Meprolight Night Sight Reviews

 Meprolight Glock Tru-Dot Night Sight
 

This night sight is a small, light and simple sight that is ideal for low light performance. It is one of the brightest night sights on the market these days, and it is used by both law enforcement and military, so you can be confident that you’ll get good shots out of them. There is a resin fill over the vial, which means that the paint will stay white and will look sharp for longer, and the green front sights will always be clearly visible even in low light conditions. If you are looking at the green and orange sights, however, note that the orange is a little more dull, so it’s not the best for shooting in the dark. If you will be shooting in darkness regularly, then you should look for the green sights. For those who just want a little extra clarity in low light conditions, the green and orange will do the job well enough.

It’s easy enough for you to install the sights yourself, but if you’re not confident then you should probably pay a professional, just to make sure that you get the best possible experience right away. When they’re properly set you’ll find that they give you a great shooting experience.

2. Trijicon Night Sight Reviews

 Trijicon HD GL101O Night Sight Set for Glock Pistols
 

These night sights are bright, tough, and feature tritium phosphor lamps to give you plenty of clarity in not just low light settings, but no light settings too. The lamps are covered with a sapphire jewel window to protect them from solvents, and to distribute the light evenly too. These sights are three-dot iron sights which offer superior accuracy, and allow you to shoot almost instinctively. They are bright and clear, but there’s no need for batteries so they won’t add much weight to the gun. The lamps are covered by a twelve year warranty.

These lights are ideal for people who want to shoot in very dark conditions. The lamps are not too bright, so you shouldn’t have to worry about losing your target while focusing on the sight. In addition, because the lamps are mounted on rubber cushions, you shouldn’t have to worry about coping with heavy recoil either. In addition, unlike some glow in the dark sights that are charged by light, the tritium gas will just glow in low light conditions, but are unobtrusive during the day. They’re perfect for almost every occasion, and they look great on top of your Glock.

3.Tru Glo Truglo Brite-Site TFX Pro, Sight

Tru Glo Truglo Brite-Site TFX Pro, Sight
 

This is one of the best sights for Glock enthusiasts, because it features fully protected TFO technology that is capable of withstanding the oils, solvents, abuse and cleaning processes that the average Glock (or even heavily used Glock) will have to endure. It will fit on most models, and it’s durable, hardwearing, and great looking too. The sights are incredibly easy to install, and they will fit snugly and stay in place when you need them to.

The fiber optics are great for shooting in low light conditions. They are bright when you’re out in the day, and even if you are indoors or in low light conditions you should find that they glow well. They are easy to align and aim with, and the rear sight has a nice low profile which is very important if you are trying to use the Glock as a concealed carry pistol. This is quite an upgrade over the TFO, and it shows in the build quality. There are not many sights that are great for use both in bright daylight and in darkness. The sights are a little dim in twilight, but they are still perfectly usable for most people.

4. Trijicon HD Night Sight Set for the Glock 42/43

Trijicon HD Night Sight Set for the Glock 42/43
 

This sight will fit th Glock 42 and 43 models, and is designed with tactical shooters in mind. It features tritium phosphor lamps and white rings, and the lamps are covered with a sapphire jewel to help distribute the light, and also to protect the lamps from damage when the gun is cleaned. The sights are easy to install, however the lettering on the side rubs off quite easily, which is unfortunate given that the rest of the product is so well made. The lettering is just cosmetic, however and the actual lamps are perfectly good, durable, and stand up to both cleaning and recoil.

These sights have a nice low profile, and they look great, so they are perfect for people who want to shoot in low light conditions or those who are shooting in the dark. The only downside to them is that if you do not have a sight pusher to use to fit the sights, then you may accidentally damage the date code when you are tapping the sides into place. It’s up to you if you want to risk doing that, but buying a proper pusher tool is probably a much better choice.

5. Trijicon HD Night Sight Set for Glock Pistols

Trijicon HD Night Sight Set for Glock Pistols
 

Thes high visibility sights feature glow in the dark paint which makes it easier to acquire your target in low light. This makes it one of the best combat sights for hunting. The rear sight is U-notched, and is quite subdued, so it will not stand out when you are in the field. There is also a tritium phosphor lamp, which will offer good illumination in low light conditions. The sights will fit most Glock models.

These sights are bright, clear, and really easy to use. They lack the outer ring that a lot of other sights have, but this can be a good thing because it makes it a lot easier to focus on the front sight for fast target acquisition. The lamps come with a 12 year warranty, and they are designed to be able to withstand the kind of recoil and cleaning stresses that most Glocks with go through. The yellow ring can provide up to around 13 minutes of illumination from just 5 minutes of light, and even a few seconds of light exposure will provide up to 7 minutes of illumination, so you can shoot with confidence in the evenings.

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Special Features of Glock Sights

Some Glock sights use photo luminescent dots, which will glow for a few minutes after they are exposed to light, but that aren’t ideal for long term use. Others use gas-filled sights that can glow for a lot longer, and you don’t have to worry about lighting or batteries with those. The main problem with the gas filled sights is that they can be a little dull when you are using them in twilight they are best used during the day, or in darkness.

Glock Sights

Some sights are low profile, and are perfect for CCW, but may not have as much accuracy at longer distances. Some have taller sights, and will allow for faster target tracking, but could snag on a concealed holster, so it’s worth thinking about how you use your gun before you make a decision.

Tips for Using Glock Sights

It takes practice to get good at using Glock sights. You will need to fig them and zero them in then get used to aiming with them, and also learn how to clean them without damaging the dots. Some people find that they do better with fiber optic sights than with traditional three dot sights. Some people have difficulty working out what height the sight should be at but there are some simple rules that can help with that.

Essentially, if you decrease the height of the rear sight, then this will lower the point of impact. If you increase the height of the rear sight, this will raise the target point of impact. The invoice is true when you consider the height of the front sight.

Once you understand that rule, it’s easy enough to set up your pistol so that it fires the way you want them to. You should never put up with a gun that doesn’t shoot where you want it to. If you’re aiming lower than you want to hit the target, or higher than you want, then there’s a problem with the sight fix it.

Conclusion

The best choice for a sight for a Glock is whatever works for your chosen style of use. The best tritium sights for hunting in low light will be different to CCW sights, and the conditions you will be using the gun in will matter too. If you have eyesight difficulties, then a brighter sight is a good idea. If you’re concerned about the size of the sights, opt for one with a lower profile. If maintenance concerns you, tritium sights are not exactly demanding, and they’ll work well for most conditions too.

If you’re not sure what to buy, see if you can use a friend’s gun and experiment with their sights until you find one that you like. Look at a few reviews as well and see what people have to say. Glocks are popular and there is a huge community of shooters, so you don’t need to worry too much about finding a great looking sight and then there being no-one else that has tried it. There’s a wealth of information out there for you to look through, so finding something that suits you well should be easy.

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