Who else is a fan of fiber optic sights?

[shipwreck]

For years, I avoided fiber optic sights. I had read posts by so many people over the years how they broke so easily.

Then I discovered the ones S&W uses on their Shield/Shield Plus series. They have metal spirals that wrap around the rods - protecting them. So, I have them a chance on a Shield 2.0 4" model. I fell in love. They solved my issues of having trouble seeing the dots on the sights. My group sizes decreased with the fiber optic sights.

I then slowly got them on some of my other guns... While the others don't have the protection that the S&W sights do, they are amazing at the range... They fixed the problem of my 50 year old eyes for now. As long as this works, I'll resist going to pistol optics

Some of my pistols with fiber optics... (And, I am waiting for another Combat Master to come in anytime now - it will have a front fiber optic sight too)

 

[pantannojack]

Not me. They blur because of my old eyes. I am better dividing the light that leaks around the fs within the rs.

 

[Krogen]

Like you, shipwreck, I avoided fiber optic sights for a good long time. I never liked S&W's red insert front sights and figured fiber optic would be similar. Then I bought a Sig 210 Target and found I really like the fiber optic front sight. I've been using the 210 in ISSA plate matches where precise sight alignment isn't critical. Outside in daylight, fiber optic works for me. I regret waiting as long as I did to give it a go.

For a defensive gun, I'll stick with tritium or plain iron sights. For Bullseye competition, it's iron sights and my computer glasses or red dots.

Care to tell us where the name shipwreck came from? I bet there's a story there . . . .

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

Yesssss

My .357 Henry rifle came with the old metal stag horn sights. I couldn't hit the barn door with it. I decided to put some fiberoptic sights on it, and I'm glad I did. Now I can hit the hanging 4" iron target from 50 yards ten out of ten times. It made all the difference in the world for me. I'm 66, and my vision isn't getting any better. I highly recommend them for all you presbyopic shooters out there.

 

[bearfoot]

on a 22 pistol, fiber optics. this is years ago. liked them, until 1 day on the range the front site optic fell out. they are cheap to replace. found out that my edc pistol front site seems to come clear for the seconds to line up the rear, always had what my old eye doctor called "shooters eyes." related to me he has made $ makeing lens for shooters. so these 80+ year eyes are sticking w/ the iron sites for the time being.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I have always liked fiber optic sights on several pistols & the ones that come on some Performance Center M&Ps

 

[shipwreck]

Care to tell us where the name shipwreck came from? I bet there's a story there . . . .

Sorry, nothing too exciting. Been using the screen name for 20 years now, because of him

 

[shipwreck]

This is a target from my first range trip with the new fiber optics
on my M9A3. I used 8.5x11" pieces of paper for targets, so the
target is pretty small. I was happy with the results. 15 rounds in
the target...

This was the 1st three rounds out of my 4" Shield Plus (with
fiber optics), on a range trip a few months ago. After 3 shots, I
stopped and took a photo

And, 17 rounds thru my Combat Master, which has a front fiber optic:

 

[yeti]

I have been using the replaceable insert fiber optic sights on many pistols and revolvers for a long time.
Swap in a fresh fiber when they get dull and crispy. Try a new color if you want.
They work very well for me.

Until red dot optics became more compact and reliable.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

This is what I think of when I see the word Shipwreck
Now the big question, MarryAnn OR Ginger?
BOTH

 

[CH4]

I am a fan of FO sights. They really help my aging eyes acquire a sight picture under most lighting conditions. I have red and green and prefer red for bright sunlight and green for subdued lighting.

I prefer Maryann and some of her coconut cream pie; but being stranded on a desert island, I wouldn't hesitate to show Ginger some of my survival skills.

 

[tlawler]

I put a set of TFX TRUglo sights with FO and tritium on my P239 .357 Sig that I carry often. I like them enough that I'll eventually put them on some other firearms. At some point, I plan on getting a sight pusher to do the installations myself. I think I paid around $50 to get these installed.

 

[kstewart61]

As my eyes and age is getting older I was looking at the fiber optics and a holosun site I am leaning towards a holosun at this point.

Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

Not a big fan. While I admit they do a good job I don't like them aesthetically and I have doubts about their durability. I've seen some have them break or slide out. On a gun used for serious work I would opt for tritium sights.

 

[Speedo2]

I've got a few:

 

[Speedo2]

And a few more:

 

[Speedo2]

And even a couple more:

ETA: these are the handguns that I seem to shoot the most, so I guess that I'm a fan.

 

[mauser9]

I like them myself. My Ruger American 22 magnum rifle came with a great green F/O front which makes for a great sight picture.

 

[The Mighty S&W]

Functionally, fiber optic sights work really well. From an aesthetic standpoint however, I cannot tolerate them. To me, they come across as a strong message from manufacturers that they can put the cheapest, most fragile components in their products, and expect people to pay top dollar for them. In fact, they can convince people that they are a "feature". For me, they are a deal killer. Their presence on guns has kept me from making purchases that I would have otherwise made if only the guns had been equipped with even a set of basic iron sights. Simply put, they work but I won't own a firearm that has them.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

In daylight, they are just great! At night, not so much...?