VOTE - Should A CCW/Personal Defense Revolver have Night Sights?

[BrianE]

I would say NO. You need to learn to shoot at point of aim, looking for sights can give enought time to get you killed, my two cents worth.

I have to agree w/ Bullseye Smith...+2

I do have them on mine, but thats cause they came with the revolver.

 

[Elmer]

It's amusing to see some of the responses here as to why increased visibility sights are a bad thing.

I imagine similar arguments were made against the double action revolver when it was introduced......

 

[auguie]

I voted no, but I like the Crimson Trace laser sight at night

 

[Butchbird]

I don't see anything wrong with night sights -- But with my old eyes I can't see them anyway anymore -- I have both types but it's all a moot point for me

 

[AZ Desertrat]

Not necessarily. Just preference....a few of my weapons have them....most don't....and I have taken classes in low light techniques a couple of times, and shot just as well with one as the other. YMMV.

 

[haifabuddy]

Waste of money. Especially for the rear.

 

[Kelly Green]

I vote yes for night sights. I have them on my .357 and .45 Tactical. In a low-light situation I want to know my point of aim. After the first round, the muzzle flash makes it all a moot point. If I know where that first round is going, and I have the proper follow through, I will still be on target should I need a second.

 

[Jellybean]

I would say NO. You need to learn to shoot at point of aim, looking for sights can give enought time to get you killed, my two cents worth.

I agree, and would add that having them there at all would only add to the possibility that the shooter might try to use them.

 

[Thorogood]

While I don't think they are a necessity, I still voted yes because they don't hurt anything. Most CCW weapons, when used in actual life threatening situations, are used at very close range. Typically, instinct takes over and you shoot point of aim or from the hip even with sights that you have trained with. If I had two guns lying side by side that were exactly the same, and cost the same, except one had the night sights, I take the NS one just on the off chance they might benefit me somehow at some point.

 

[Krull]

I'll take them,thanks,I see it this way if you don't use them at point blank range is one thing~but what if you wind up having a enemy at a bit of distance taking a bead on you after you shoot the one who's on top of you and you can't see your sights?

Then what?

 

[bsms]

Assuming a BG is at my daughter's bedroom door and I am at mine, the shot is about 30'. I'm not going to shoot and take a chance of missing and hitting my daughter, so I would need to aim a bit.

For very close range, no sights are needed...so should we all buy guns without any sights at all?

Also, I don't buy the 'gotta be first to shoot' mentality. If you shoot a BG in the heart with a 44, there is still enough blood & oxygen left in the brain for him to shoot back for 10-15 seconds. If you are serious about stopping him, the extra 2 seconds to make a head shot may be more effective than shooting him in the chest and having him shoot back for the next 10+ seconds...

Same if he is holding someone. A shot to the head will stop him...so I want the OPTION of trying for an aimed shot, knowing that if it all happens at 5 feet, the sights won't be needed.

 

[Bekeart]

NOT for mine.

Would not turn down a CCW purchase because of Night Sights.

Would not pay any extra for Night Sights.

Any close-in defense situation, (e.g. living room or hall), I will be Point Shooting.

If BG is far enough for me to need sights, is DEADLY force justified??

Bekeart

 

[snubshooter]

Being able to see your sights is an ASSET not a detriment. Give yourself all the tools you can afford and use them as needed. Always carry a bright light(150 -200 lumen) and laser grips are a great help as well, they just take some getting used to, so PRACTICE with all the systems You deem needed.

 

[sonny]

My CCW carries a night sight on the front only. I don't care about the back sight. I shoot it enough so it comes up pretty well. Most "problems" with BG's will occur at night and at close range. The front night sight will help me point the pistol, even if subconsciously. I'm a believer in this. But...different strokes.
Sonny

 

[Snapping Twig]

I've got an old W. German P220 without them and a DW CBOB with them.

In urban areas, those are my choices.

In the woods, I carry a 629-2 with Trijicons.

I prefer Trijicons using orange rear sight inserts and a green front.

Given my druthers, I'd prefer night sights.

 

[Collin642]

my vote is yes

Take it from someone that has been in the worst of situations. Having nite sights is very important. No matter how hard you try to focus on you front sight under stress your eyes will get ripped off the gun and focus on the target. Having the front sight glowing in your periphial vision is a must, if you even get to get a sight picture.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

yes.....

 

[6pack]

I don't think I really need them on my ccw weapon.

Nice luxury, sure....but not a "must have" item in my opninion.

They'll not be visable after the first shot anyway.

 

[bronco45]

Tritium ampule, a good sized one, in the front sight only.

Put the front sight where you want the bullet to go and press the trigger smoothly. Always works at combat distances.

Cocked and locked has the answer on his SP with the Meprolight ampule and square sight.