How To Install Night Fision Pistol Sights

Published on November 23, 2018
Duration: 19:02

This guide details the installation of Night Fision tritium pistol sights, emphasizing the importance of proper fitting, especially with aftermarket slides. The sights feature a durable ballistic polymer cup containing a high-pressure tritium vial, offering a 16-year warranty. The video highlights that fitting may require filing due to manufacturing variances and advises against over-tightening screws, recommending Loctite for rear sight installation.

Quick Summary

Night Fision tritium pistol sights offer enhanced brightness and longevity due to higher gas pressure in their vials and a 16-year tritium warranty. Installation requires careful fitting, potentially involving filing, and gentle tapping into place. For use with red dot sights, a black rear and white front sight combination is recommended to prevent confusion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Night Fision Sights
  2. 00:11About Night Fision Company
  3. 01:53Suppressor Height Sights Overview
  4. 02:39Night Fision Sight Technology Explained
  5. 04:28Tritium and Warranty Details
  6. 05:06Brightness and Visibility in Different Light
  7. 06:46Front and Rear Sight Options
  8. 07:12Firearm Compatibility
  9. 08:03DIY Installation Encouragement
  10. 08:28Pre-Installation Considerations
  11. 09:31Installing Suppressor Height Sights
  12. 11:00Fitting the Sight with a File
  13. 12:12Proper Force During Installation
  14. 13:21Expected Lifespan of Tritium
  15. 15:16Front Sight Installation
  16. 15:49Loctite Recommendation
  17. 16:44Clearance with Red Dot Sights
  18. 17:00Front Sight Color Recommendations for RDS
  19. 18:38Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Night Fision tritium sights brighter and last longer?

Night Fision sights use tritium vials with 30% more gas pressure than standard sights, enhancing brightness. They also source fresh tritium bi-weekly and offer a 16-year warranty, ensuring long-term usability.

How do I install Night Fision pistol sights?

Installation involves removing old sights, test-fitting the new sights, and filing if necessary for a snug fit. Use a nylon punch and hammer or sight pusher gently. Apply Loctite to the rear sight screw and hand-tighten.

Can I use Night Fision sights with a red dot optic?

Yes, Night Fision sights are designed to co-witness with red dot optics. For optimal clarity, they recommend a black rear sight and a white front sight to avoid confusion with the electronic dot.

What is the warranty on Night Fision tritium sights?

Night Fision offers a 16-year warranty on the tritium illumination, which is one of the longest in the industry. They also guarantee the sight body will not chip, crack, fade, or fall out.

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