How to Choose the Best Sights For Your GLOCK | Pistol Fundamentals | Tactical Rifleman

Published on March 3, 2017
Duration: 5:51

This video reviews various aftermarket sight options for Glocks, highlighting their pros and cons for different scenarios. Standard Glock sights are criticized for low-light visibility issues. Laser sights are deemed unreliable due to battery dependence. Fiber optic sights are good for competition but fragile for duty. Trijicon HD sights are recommended as a top choice for their dual illumination (tritium and bright front dot) suitable for all lighting conditions. Installation requires specific tools for safe and effective replacement.

Quick Summary

Trijicon HD sights are considered top-tier for Glocks, offering a bright front dot (orange or yellow) for daytime use and tritium inserts for effective low-light visibility, ensuring a consistent sight picture across all lighting conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Glock Sights
  2. 00:27Issues with Standard Glock Sights
  3. 00:49Laser Sights Pros and Cons
  4. 01:47Fiber Optic Sights
  5. 02:35Trijicon HD Sights Recommendation
  6. 03:25TruGlo TFX Pro Sights Review
  7. 04:39Glock Sight Installation Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best sights for a Glock pistol?

For all-around performance, Trijicon HD sights are highly recommended. They feature a bright front dot for daytime visibility and tritium inserts for low-light conditions, providing a reliable sight picture in any environment.

Why are standard Glock sights not ideal?

Standard Glock sights have a white dot front and white box rear, which can be hard to see in low light. The bright rear sight can also bleed out the front sight during rapid target acquisition, hindering accuracy.

Are laser sights good for Glocks?

While laser sights aid target tracking, they are not recommended for critical situations due to reliance on electronics and batteries, which can fail when most needed.

How do I install new sights on my Glock?

Front sight installation requires a small hex wrench and Loctite. Rear sight replacement necessitates a specialized sight pusher tool to prevent damage to the slide and sights.

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