What Are The Best Sights For Glock?

Published on September 10, 2022
Duration: 2:08

This guide explores eleven different sight options for Glock pistols, ranging from OEM sights to aftermarket suppressor height, night sights, and specialized designs like the Meprolight Bullseye. The presenter offers personal opinions and practical advice on sight selection based on intended use, such as co-witnessing with red dot sights or improving low-light visibility. Key considerations include sight picture, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Quick Summary

When choosing sights for a Glock, consider suppressor height options like Ameriglo for red dot co-witnessing. For general upgrades, TruGlow and Ameriglo CAP sights offer excellent sight pictures. While OEM Glock sights can be improved upon, avoid extremely cheap aftermarket options from sources like eBay, and consider specialized sights like the Meprolight Bullseye for advanced training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Ameriglo Suppressor Height
  2. 00:19TruGlow 3 Dot Night Sights (White Outline)
  3. 00:29Standard Gen 5 Glock Sights
  4. 00:39Ameriglo CAP Sights
  5. 00:47TruGlow 3 Dot Night Sights (Orange Outline, U-Notch)
  6. 00:57XS Big Dot Sights
  7. 01:06Trijicon 3 Dot White Sights
  8. 01:15OEM Glock Metal Night Sights
  9. 01:24Cheap eBay Night Sights
  10. 01:35Trident Sights
  11. 01:46Meprolight Bullseye Green Dot FT Sights

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best sights for a Glock pistol with a red dot optic?

For Glocks intended for use with red dot sights, suppressor height sights are recommended. Ameriglo suppressor height sights with a night sight front are specifically mentioned as being ideal for co-witnessing with optics like the Holosun 507C X2, ensuring a clear sight picture.

Are OEM Glock sights good, or should I upgrade?

Standard Gen 5 Glock sights are often considered a starting point that many users choose to upgrade. While OEM Glock metal night sights are praised as a good quality upgrade, aftermarket options like Ameriglo CAP sights and TruGlow night sights are also highly regarded for their performance and sight picture.

What are some budget-friendly sight options for Glocks?

While there are very cheap options like $15 eBay night sights, they are generally considered low quality and unreliable. For a modest upgrade from standard sights, Trijicon three-dot white sights are mentioned as a metal option that is better than stock, though they lack night vision capabilities.

What are the Meprolight Bullseye sights?

The Meprolight Bullseye Green Dot FT sights are presented as an advanced technology option. They are noted for their accuracy within 15 yards, but require dedicated training and practice to become proficient with their unique aiming system.

More Tactical & Gear Videos You Might Like

More from SPN Firearms

View all →