Sight Problem

[PaulInVa]

I had cataract surgery a while back and as result, I have great distance vision and not so great near vision. Therefore, I'm having trouble seeing a good site picture with my SD40VE stock sights. I can see well with reading glasses, but I don't want to waste time putting on glasses in the middle of the night with an intruder needing to be dealt with. Have any of you had a problem seeing your sights? And how did you deal with it? So far, my thoughts are to learn to point-shoot, and maybe install bigger sights. I'm open to suggestions.

 

[hbaird]

I painted my SW40ve sights with Glow V 10. A water based glow in the dark paint. I leave it out in the light during the day and get cheap night sights. The paint is a light yellow that is easier to see for me in the daytime. It takes a lot of coats to get a good bright finish. I got it from Amazon. I too have had catarac surgery, same situation. I can see fine beyond the pistol just not able to focus at arms length. I put Truglo TFO's on my Shield for carry.

 

[brchambersjr]

The SDVE pistols are so perfect in the hand that most of the time when I am at the range I usually don't even use the sights. It just naturally points where I want it to shoot. You know the old "if you can point your finger you can point the gun" well it is absolutely true with these great guns.

Bill

 

[RalphMP9FS]

A laser sight is also an alternative.

 

[andyo5]

I am far sighted as well. At the range, I use my no-line bifocals. I carry a gun with night sights and a laser sight. Between the two of them, hopefully I will be OK. I don't sleep with my glassed on either.

 

[brchambersjr]

A laser sight is also an alternative.

Agreed. I also have the Crimson Trace Rail Master on my SD9VE and it is well worth the money. I will sometimes put it on my SD40VE but typically leave it on my 9 since my 40 stays in my Jeep in a mounted holster.

Bill

 

[PaulInVa]

The SDVE pistols are so perfect in the hand that most of the time when I am at the range I usually don't even use the sights. It just naturally points where I want it to shoot. You know the old "if you can point your finger you can point the gun" well it is absolutely true with these great guns.

Bill

Thanks Bill, your reply makes me want to go the point-shoot route before changing sights. I agree...great gun.
Paul

 

[kenh999]

I too must use bifocals. The XS Big Dotsights recently caught my eye (hehe, couldn't resist) after watching a video review of them here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGNq-_uQkt8. Take a look. https://www.xssights.com/Products.aspx?CAT=8208

 

[S&W Rover]

The Big Dot looks pretty good for a self-defense pistol. Also seems like it would be well-matched to the SD.

 

[micocyco]

Thanks Bill, your reply makes me want to go the point-shoot route before changing sights. I agree...great gun.
Paul

Some great suggestions here Paul, I'm going to try the paint my self. Also I remember seeing some stick on dots that may be the way to go, for me not sure if I could see to paint a dot on.
I have also thought about using a ghost ring sight on the rear.

 

[PaulInVa]

Thanks everyone, for the great tips. They're much appreciated.
Paul

 

[panthers314]

truglo sights......131MP or 231MP fit great

 

[TriumphMan]

A laser sight is also an alternative.

This is a very good way to go. Crimson makes probably the best for the cost.