fishwalker Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I was looking to replace my sights on a stock 2. Anybody have suggestions on which ones to get and do you have to replace the rear sight also . Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboadway Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Many of us use Dawson fiber optic fronts with stock rear. Works great, fast shipping! https://dawsonprecision.com/eaa-witness-match-fiber-optic-front-sights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Dawson .100” wide and between .140” and .180” tall, depending on whether you want the rear really low, in the middle of it’s adjustment, or up tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) Just put the Dawson .100" on my Elite Limited. I like it. If you get the Dawson sight, make sure you find that tiny little plug in the plastic pouch. It sits over the hole in the top of the slide and gives the much smaller set screw that Dawson uses something to push against. I completely overlooked mine but used red Loctite on the bottom of the new sight so it's probably not going anywhere, anyhow. Edited May 22, 2018 by MikieM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymer Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 9 hours ago, MikieM said: Just put the Dawson .100" on my Elite Limited. I like it. If you get the Dawson sight, make sure you find that tiny little plug in the plastic pouch. It sits over the hole in the top of the slide and gives the much smaller set screw that Dawson uses something to push against. I completely overlooked mine but used red Loctite on the bottom of the new sight so it's probably not going anywhere, anyhow. That plug you mention must be a new thing? I never had that couple years ago when i got sights from them for my tanfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 That was a new one on me, too. And it is tiny. I can't find the one I had. Maybe someone around here has one and can send a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbRex Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I switched to the Dawson after not liking the Extreme option. Right now I'm running the .090"x.150" but thinking about changing to a little taller (.160" or so) as my rear sight is still pretty much bottomed out. After the initial install (sight came loose) I had to get more aggressive and peen the sight edge, use red loctite, and make a small brass plug so the set screw had something to dig into. @MemphisMechanic Whats the rationale for the .100" over the .090"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, pbRex said: I switched to the Dawson after not liking the Extreme option. Right now I'm running the .090"x.150" but thinking about changing to a little taller (.160" or so) as my rear sight is still pretty much bottomed out. After the initial install (sight came loose) I had to get more aggressive and peen the sight edge, use red loctite, and make a small brass plug so the set screw had something to dig into. @MemphisMechanic Whats the rationale for the .100" over the .090"? pbRex, what did you not like on the Xtreme sights? Where is the Dawson better (should I change?) regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinimon Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I like the Dawson on my other pistols (partridge versions) because the front facing part of the sight has a recess for the lite pipe so that you get a nice, crisp, even dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbRex Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) @Fasthenk65 The Extreme sight didn't allow enough light for the FO, it was a dim dot. Compared, the Dawson has a much brighter dot which you can get very crisp. Edited June 11, 2018 by pbRex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, pbRex said: @Fasthenk65 The Extreme sight didn't allow enough light for the FO, it was a dim dot. Compared, the Dawson has a much brighter dot which you can get very crisp. Tnx! I like the height of the Xtreme though, you have any idea how high the Xtreme sights are? 150 not enough so most probably the .160 like you mentioned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, pbRex said: @MemphisMechanic Whats the rationale for the .100" over the .090"? Dawson didn’t make anything else when I built my gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbRex Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @MemphisMechanic Fair enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbRex Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Fasthenk65 said: Tnx! I like the height of the Xtreme though, you have any idea how high the Xtreme sights are? 150 not enough so most probably the .160 like you mentioned... Not sure on height, I'll see if I can measure this week. I'm pretty sure the comparison has been covered before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 9 hours ago, pbRex said: Not sure on height, I'll see if I can measure this week. I'm pretty sure the comparison has been covered before. https://patriotdefense.com/product/egd-xtreme-tanfoglio-fiber-optic-front-sight/ Different heights & widths available, I think more are listed on the EG website. I think 5.5 mm is the same height as stock ?? If you can ever find them in stock at EAA the front fiber supplied by Tanfo is priced attractively (28 + 9 shipping + - ) . I shoot fewer mikes and deltas with the wider (3.0 mm) sight options. May just be an personal problem thing, have a bad habit of calling the height of the front sight & being sloppy about calling how well it is centered side to side. Dawsons are brighter and look better when just standing around and comparing. When shooting, for me the difference in brightness does not show up on the clock or in accuracy, seems like one is bright enough and the other is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Fasthenk65 said: Tnx! I like the height of the Xtreme though, you have any idea how high the Xtreme sights are? 150 not enough so most probably the .160 like you mentioned... Why isn’t .150 high enough? I ran a .140 on mine with the standard LPA, and it was zeroed a few clicks up from being fully bottomed out. That rear sight is fragile enough that I wanted the screw run in as far as I could get it, and the leaf lower and slightly less prone to getting snagged. Edited June 12, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, MemphisMechanic said: Why isn’t .150 high enough? Same shooter, same ammo, 2 stock 2's . Stock height is good on one gun & a bit short on the other. Edit - And the rear sight blades are visibly different, one is grooved top to bottom & the other is flat-grooved-flat-grooved. Both guns purchased new. Edited June 12, 2018 by IHAVEGAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @IHAVEGAS not even slightly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 8 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said: Why isn’t .150 high enough? I ran a .140 on mine with the standard LPA, and it was zeroed a few clicks up from being fully bottomed out. That rear sight is fragile enough that I wanted the screw run in as far as I could get it, and the leaf lower and slightly less prone to getting snagged. Right Memphis, posted wrong pbRex didn't like 150... I have .120 on St. 2 (bit too low) and the Xtreme's on both limited's. Ordered .140*100 at Patriot Defense last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 5 hours ago, MemphisMechanic said: @IHAVEGAS not even slightly surprised. and I even drive an Italian Car... they are the same with electronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasthenk65 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, Fasthenk65 said: and I even drive an Italian Car... they are the same with electronics bad... that is, but o do they handle!! (and look good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbRex Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Fasthenk65 said: Right Memphis, posted wrong pbRex didn't like 150... I have .120 on St. 2 (bit too low) and the Xtreme's on both limited's. Ordered .140*100 at Patriot Defense last night. @MemphisMechanic The .150" that I currently have (Dawson) are pretty much bottomed out with respect to the rear sight. I ordered a .160" to see if that gives me a little more adjustment. I'm just setting up my second gun so I curious to see the comparison and how close/far apart they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinimon Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) I ordered a Dawson .140x.100 from PD last night. Guess I will find out if I need to move up to .150 or taller. Edited June 13, 2018 by Trinimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slalom45 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What is the notch width on the factory rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 7:32 AM, Slalom45 said: What is the notch width on the factory rear? 0.115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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