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Are the diamonds the same size or do the sizes differ to compensate for the different distances from the shooter's eye?
My Shield and my old eyes
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Hhenry
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My Similar Story....
I'm 56. After suffering the somewhat annoying "head bobbing" which comes (as you know) from where wearing bifocals (head down to see the target through the top lense, and then head up to see my front sight through the lower lense), I finally decided to have my optometrist make a pair of "readers" for me (bottom lense of my bifocal prescription). That said, my new "shooting glasses" enable me to see my front sight clearly. Shooting has become a joy again.
I carry a Shield in 9mm and have no trouble at all with its stock sights.
Have you considered a pair of shooting glasses as opposed to new sights for your pistol??
I'm 56. After suffering the somewhat annoying "head bobbing" which comes (as you know) from where wearing bifocals (head down to see the target through the top lense, and then head up to see my front sight through the lower lense), I finally decided to have my optometrist make a pair of "readers" for me (bottom lense of my bifocal prescription). That said, my new "shooting glasses" enable me to see my front sight clearly. Shooting has become a joy again.
I carry a Shield in 9mm and have no trouble at all with its stock sights.
Have you considered a pair of shooting glasses as opposed to new sights for your pistol??
I'm almost 57 and I went from no glasses straight to bifocals at age 42. I had a cervical fusion done two years ago due to a herniated disk in my neck. (This seems to be a job hazard of being a surgeon.) I have trouble tipping my neck back to use more of the lower part of the lenses. I have the seg height, or segment height, of my glasses set higher than normal at 26mm. This helps me focus on the job at hand in the OR without craning my neck forward or tilting my head back as much. That helps substantially at work and at the range.
I put TFX sights on my Shield and XDm Compact. They work for me.
I tried Trijicons on my VP9 with the big orange front dot. It's so big I can't see the target. The rear sight is essentially blacked out during the day and thatt's not my cup of tea either. I ended up switching to the cheaper Trijicon sights but the tritium vial popped out of the front sight during the first range trip after putting them on. I'm trying to decide whether to get TFX or Mepro night sights for that gun.
And now, to the point of my post...
No matter what part of the lenses I use to view the sight, the front sight AND the target are double if I try to keep both eyes open. Heck, if I look at a digital clock across the room with my right eye and no glasses the numbers are double. Try to explain that one (hint: it's astigmatism). Probably a brain tumor or something lol. I've given up on trying to aim with both eyes open. I've come to embrace shooting with my left eye closed. I get much more accurate results that way. I don't care that all the internet experts say that's bad in a defensive situation, losing peripheral vision, can't see what's around me, blah blah blah. If I need to use my gun in a defensive situation my target is going to be squarely in front of me, not off to the edge of my field of view. I just don't buy the argument. The chance of having multiple targets, with one in my peripheral field that I can't see because one eye is closed is absurdly miniscule.
For that matter I also don't buy the internet ninja **** that I need a rear sight capable of one-handed slide racking. That situation just ain't gonna happen. Show me documentation of a CIVILIAN dying because they couldn't rack their slide one-handed and I'll THINK about reconsidering. I have a better chance of winning the lottery, and I don't even buy lottery tickets. But I digress.
I put TFX sights on my Shield and XDm Compact. They work for me.
I tried Trijicons on my VP9 with the big orange front dot. It's so big I can't see the target. The rear sight is essentially blacked out during the day and thatt's not my cup of tea either. I ended up switching to the cheaper Trijicon sights but the tritium vial popped out of the front sight during the first range trip after putting them on. I'm trying to decide whether to get TFX or Mepro night sights for that gun.
And now, to the point of my post...
No matter what part of the lenses I use to view the sight, the front sight AND the target are double if I try to keep both eyes open. Heck, if I look at a digital clock across the room with my right eye and no glasses the numbers are double. Try to explain that one (hint: it's astigmatism). Probably a brain tumor or something lol. I've given up on trying to aim with both eyes open. I've come to embrace shooting with my left eye closed. I get much more accurate results that way. I don't care that all the internet experts say that's bad in a defensive situation, losing peripheral vision, can't see what's around me, blah blah blah. If I need to use my gun in a defensive situation my target is going to be squarely in front of me, not off to the edge of my field of view. I just don't buy the argument. The chance of having multiple targets, with one in my peripheral field that I can't see because one eye is closed is absurdly miniscule.
For that matter I also don't buy the internet ninja **** that I need a rear sight capable of one-handed slide racking. That situation just ain't gonna happen. Show me documentation of a CIVILIAN dying because they couldn't rack their slide one-handed and I'll THINK about reconsidering. I have a better chance of winning the lottery, and I don't even buy lottery tickets. But I digress.
Also, pray that you never need cataract surgery. I've read a few accounts of people not realizing until post-op that the operated eye will either focus near or far, not both, depending on what lens is implanted. Switching focus back and forth between the target and the front sight becomes impossible. One guy went so far as to say that if he had realized this he would've reconsidered having the surgery.
Rowlette
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I feel, if your Eye sight is impaired you should surrendered your CC if you have one and your drivers license. I know I would but most people won't because of the realization that they have lost to age and mortality.
Lee in Quartzsite
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Simple solution for not so perfect eyes: Crimson Trace.
Watch and learn:
http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/video-media-library/
I seldom use my gun in a gunfight, but when I do I always use Crimson Trace. Be safe my friends!
Watch and learn:
http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/video-media-library/
I seldom use my gun in a gunfight, but when I do I always use Crimson Trace. Be safe my friends!
keninnavarre
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I dont think anyone posting in this thread has vision impairment to the point of needing to turn in their driver's license or cc permit. Your post suggests everyone not having 20x20 vision should turn those in and neither drive or protect themselves.
Most people on the road have some sort of " impaired eyesight". Everyone with contacts or eyeglasses turn in their driver's license? Are you serious?
I have Tru Glo TFO's on my Mp 45c and will be getting the TFX versions for my other MP's.
They have a white outline ring on the front sight and you can see these sights under ALL conditions.
They also came out with a TFX PRO which has the front sight with orange outline ring and U notch rear 2 dot.
Anyone with Vision issues (I'm only 62) . These are the best sights period. And now the TFX greatly improves over the old standard TFO version....And they fit shield and all other MP pistols...........
They have a white outline ring on the front sight and you can see these sights under ALL conditions.
They also came out with a TFX PRO which has the front sight with orange outline ring and U notch rear 2 dot.
Anyone with Vision issues (I'm only 62) . These are the best sights period. And now the TFX greatly improves over the old standard TFO version....And they fit shield and all other MP pistols...........
agksimon
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I'm 70 with the same problem, but was persistent and overcame this problem.
First: all my pistols have fiber optic front and rear sights, with the larger .060 fiber rods in them.
Second: I found an optician that caters to shooters and he did two things to make me better shooting glasses. The lenses are taller, top to bottom to allow more of a progression in the diopter (magnification). He started the magnification 2mm higher than normal. You'll never notice the difference in your distance vision, but the front and rear sights will be clear again.
Actually, I find both sights and the target are clear again for me.
First: all my pistols have fiber optic front and rear sights, with the larger .060 fiber rods in them.
Second: I found an optician that caters to shooters and he did two things to make me better shooting glasses. The lenses are taller, top to bottom to allow more of a progression in the diopter (magnification). He started the magnification 2mm higher than normal. You'll never notice the difference in your distance vision, but the front and rear sights will be clear again.
Actually, I find both sights and the target are clear again for me.
Jaysq
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Or you Youngsters could just wait a few years until your eyesight gets better........
I am 76 and have been wearing glasses since the 60's, but when I had my eye examination this year the doctor said I had 20/20 vision without them. He said I didn't need to wear my glasses anymore.
So just hang in there Youngsters there may be hope for you.
I am 76 and have been wearing glasses since the 60's, but when I had my eye examination this year the doctor said I had 20/20 vision without them. He said I didn't need to wear my glasses anymore.
So just hang in there Youngsters there may be hope for you.
Something to look forward to! Thank you sir.
MKE.guns
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This is why I just installed a green Armalaser on my Shield and have Trijicon RM07 installed on my S&W M&P CORE and plan in having my S&W M&P 9C milled for an RM07.
I am waiting on the 9C for now to see what S&W announces at SHOT SHOW for their 2nd generation M&P.
I am waiting on the 9C for now to see what S&W announces at SHOT SHOW for their 2nd generation M&P.
Following up on this thread blacking out the rear dots definitely drew my focus more to the front sight. To go a bit further in this direction I ordered and am waiting on a tritium front sight from Dawson Precision that is same height as factory front sight and continue to use my blacked out rear factory sight.I also ordered my Shield a Christmas present....a IWB kydex holster from PJ holsters.....Mike
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im still searching for an answer to mine. 45years old with 20/13 vision and cant focus on the sights unless they are at arms length. I really hate getting old!
just started using 1.25 reading glasses and can only imagine what 65 is gonna bring.
just started using 1.25 reading glasses and can only imagine what 65 is gonna bring.
BigDog48
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I think if people with "impaired' eyesight turned in their drivers licenses and stopped shooting that would be most people.
No offense, but when people are discussing sight focus with glasses, which lots of folks have, your statement seems a little silly, or worse.
Consider the purpose for your pistol. It can be enjoyable to punch paper and experiment with different load or ammo. Even with a defensive pistol, that's a valid objective. Use the sights. Improve their usability. That's where I think you're headed.
As a defensive arm, try shooting it >without< using the sights. Make sure it prints where you naturally point. For me, my Sigs do this. Shooting either of them is like pointing my index finger at the target. Sights help, but I can't guarantee in a crisis I'll line up the front sight with the target. Having a pistol "that fits" is super important. Follow that up with useable sighting devices.
As a defensive arm, try shooting it >without< using the sights. Make sure it prints where you naturally point. For me, my Sigs do this. Shooting either of them is like pointing my index finger at the target. Sights help, but I can't guarantee in a crisis I'll line up the front sight with the target. Having a pistol "that fits" is super important. Follow that up with useable sighting devices.
OLDSTER
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Yep
Same age same solution. Here's the formula that I use that works like a charm. Dab ( I use the wide end of a flat tooth pick) the front site with Testors Model paint; let dry; then cover with a good coat of "Hard-Nails" clear finger nail polish. It will be permanent, and resistant to gun oils, de-greasers, etc. If you want to change color, just over coat
Yep
Same age same solution. Here's the formula that I use that works like a charm. Dab ( I use the wide end of a flat tooth pick) the front site with Testors Model paint; let dry; then cover with a good coat of "Hard-Nails" clear finger nail polish. It will be permanent, and resistant to gun oils, de-greasers, etc. If you want to change color, just over coat
