trebore Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I am considering a fiber optic in green since this is used as a paper puncher and occasional hunting (vermin) in low light. Anyone have any experience with FO front sights? Preference? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwards30 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Your main response will be to check out the offerings from Dawson. I run red FO on the front of my irons but that can be cheaply changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I've used and installed many of the Dawson fiber front sights and myself, I usually use the green fiber as I like how it still lights up like a fiber optic but doesn't "interfere" as much as the red to me. Dawson is great to work with and makes great products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Dawson is the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Although GREAT in bright daylight, a fiber optic is going to be of limited benefit in low light conditions. My G20 wears a set of AmeriGlo night sights. My only caveat would be to watch the height of the front sight. Large Frame Glocks generally require either a taller rear sight or a shorter front sight than the Small Frame guns. My 17s and 34s use a .200 front; the 20 uses a .165 tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebore Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Appreciate the replies. What about durability (protection of the FO rod)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 By nature the fiber has to be exposed to light to work, but FO rod is easy to replace and you usually get enough for 3 or 4 changes with a set of sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyskyhigh Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) Truglow TFX pro I have them on my Gen 3 G20, as well as several other pistols. I’m an evangelist for red dots, but if it’s not a competition pistol and it still has iron sights these are my go too. So, if it’s a pistol I carry, these are the sights. I’m 48 and my vision is just starting to deteriorate slightly. I have no problem picking these up with or without my glasses. They are bomb proof, and reasonably priced. Less than $100 on Amazon. Edited June 14, 2022 by iflyskyhigh Link fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwards30 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 4 hours ago, trebore said: Appreciate the replies. What about durability (protection of the FO rod)? I typically find my FO rod becomes sooty far before it breaks. I typically replace them every 6 months or so just to keep them bright. I do keep spares in my range bag and did have to use it one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebore Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Dawson it is! Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costeel Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 While your at it you can get a foot of their replacement F O for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowSpeedHighDrag Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Yeah, Dawson all the way. Get sight sets with an adjustable rear sight to dial in zero, plus spare fiber optic rods. Replacing rods is easy, and makes a difference if your front sight has accumulated dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I'm running Hi Viz greens on the front and red on the rear of all my Glocks. Have done so for 15 years and am happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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