Gabulldog91 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I have a S&W e-series 1911 that I have been running in SS for a little bit. So far i have everything done I wanted to do expect sights. I don't Necessarily hate the factory sights because I have gotten use to them but I think its time for change. What are some sights that y'all would recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I rarely look at mine. When I do, I like the Lightning Manny dot from Brazos guns www.1911store.com It has a very small fiber, and narrow front sight (.070). I also changed the rear sight to a .115 opening (Wilson has a cool sight with different blades) as I found it hard to align the narrow front sight with the wide opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I've had good luck with Dawson fiber optic sights. They work great for. Very high visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Second on the Dawson. I went with a .100" wide front fiber. It blazes in the sun with the orange rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabulldog91 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 I've shot the Dawson on a glock 34 I use to shoot in limited and i really liked them. I was just worried I wouldn't fit the box with such a tall sight on the gun with the obscene mag-well I have. If I was to go dawson I was also wondering what Color would be best? I really like the Green but have never shot the Orange before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I have found that the orange is best in really bright conditions. Low light, the green seems to pick up more light. But maybe that's just me. But I rarely switch from the orange anyhow nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabulldog91 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 I Think I am defiantly leaning towards the dawsons. Thanks for all the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 +1 for Dawsons, as far as the color of the fiber optic it is really personal preference. I was a die hard red user until a few months ago and switched to the green. Switching it up seemed to draw my eye to that strange thing on the front of the gun. Now if I could figure out what it is for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polymerfeelsweirdman Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) The ones that you like I enjoy Dawson's and I prefer taller sights but if you are uncertain on size go with what is recommended I also prefer red fiber optic filaments over green but changing that is easy and of little consequence once you have fiber sights Edited June 18, 2016 by polymerfeelsweirdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper74 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 + 1 for Dawson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagoRed Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Definitely like the Dawson .100 fiber front. I prefer green. I have factory adjustable rear on one gun and like it, the other I put the Dawson in front and a 10-8 in back (.140 opening iirc) and it's too hard to center it up fast w so much room. I'm thinking about swapping it out Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcd19 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 another +1 for Dawson. i find a .100 wide red fiber with .110 STI Adjustable rear to be "just right" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I like the dawson's because of the variety available. some people like fiber, some like narrow, I am finding that I like mine plain black and fatter (like my women). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimk60 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) +1 on Dawson's, Plus, if you get the sight set, they guarantee POA = POI. If not they will replace front sight free of charge. They even state that if they do not have the correct size, they will make one for you. Never used the guarantee, but it is a pretty awesome one. Save Edited June 25, 2016 by Jimk60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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