Resjudicata Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I searched to see if I could find this but didn't come up with specifics. What size, width and height, front sight are you guys running on your 6" guns? What brand/model? I have been running a .090" front sight width on my 5" gun because I like a narrower front sight. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 .090" Dawson fiber on mine, only because I can't buy a .075" and haven't had time to make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I am also using a .090" on my 6". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I ran a .110 on my 6" after finding the .090 sight seemed to be swimming around in the rear notch. That extra 1" of sight radius does make a difference. YRMV Others seem to like as thin as they can go, but my accuracy suffered on 20 yards or longer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hello: I am using a Dawson 0.090" on the 6". HS Smith, Caspian make a 0.070" wide one which is what I use on my 5". I may try the 0.090" on the 5" also. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott e Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have 6" Tripp pistol with a .090" front sight and a .060" fiber optic. With this setup 20 to 25 yard plates are no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have a Caspian .072 front and love it. Never a problem with 35 yards plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I went up in width to the .90 and find it easier for a quick aquisistion.... Of course I am old and feeble..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 .090, is there another size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Actually I think I put a shaved down .110 on one of my guns and it works great for the ranges we usually shoot at. The FO can be a little too bright when you have a new one in and the sun is really beaming down....but it sure is easy to pick up and align quickly... I am moving away from the really thin ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 .110 wide for me. No fiber optic either. The last fiber optic sight I had, I'd spray it with sight black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resjudicata Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Wow, this thread lit up. Did any of you use a particular sight height? Or, just the same as you would use on a 5"er? Chris ETA: BTW, thanks for all the responses. Edited January 27, 2009 by Resjudicata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Wow, this thread lit up. Did any of you use a particular sight height? Or, just the same as you would use on a 5"er? Chris ETA: BTW, thanks for all the responses. Mine is about the same height. It's from a blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 180 high for a Bo-Mar type rear, if the sight cuts are right it should keep you in the bottom 10 clicks with most loads...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resjudicata Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 180 high for a Bo-Mar type rear, if the sight cuts are right it should keep you in the bottom 10 clicks with most loads...... Thanks guys. That is what I was looking for. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 caspian .072 on mine too.Love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpcdvc Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What sights????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) hey hey.....just because you guys call my fat free a carbine doesn't mean it doesn't need any sights. LOL. Where were you at Yesterday? Edited January 27, 2009 by bulm540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What sights????? It was only a matter of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 My JPL 6" (Avatar) has a .100 wide .180 high Brazos Microdot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resjudicata Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 My JPL 6" (Avatar) has a .100 wide .180 high Brazos Microdot. This is what I have coming. I started to get worried that I might need a taller front sight for the 6" or wider than .100". I wanted to try and have a similar sight picture to my 5" with a .090" front sight. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_fuentes Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a .185 height on my 6" STI and I find I need a bit taller front sight to get a tad more adjustment. My sight is cranked all the way down to give me POA to POI at 18 yards. It may be my load, me, the gun, or a combination...I don't know. I just know I just ordered a new sight from Brownells to make the adjustment (.200). I like the narrow sights, too. I use the .100. My 5" Dawson came with a .185 also. Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpcdvc Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 hey hey.....just because you guys call my fat free a carbine doesn't mean it doesn't need any sights. LOL. Where were you at Yesterday? I injured my back and wasn't up to it. It also made my mind up about the Fl Open. Oh well, I'll try to get ready for A6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hope you feel better. I am not going to Florida open too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I started out with a .090 x .180 on my 6 inch. I too found that the front sight was swimming around. I was using a .110 on my 5 but wanted to try a .090. I didn't like it at all. My hits were terrible. I switched to a .110 and immediately improved my hits, scores and results. Still use the .180 height. and Bomar clone rear. The rear is one and a half turns from bottomed out. I shot it from a rest last weekend to see what I could print with it at 25y. The FO was really distracting. I wouldn't shoot USPSA without it but if I was to shoot bullseye or something like that I would install a black insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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