Ashley Outdoors 24/7 tritium sights
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Mike in VA
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I have a tritium Big Dot on my Ultra Carry. I've found it very fast to acquire and shoot well with. I like it a lot - it's not a target sight by any stretch, but it's easy enough to shoot accurately at combat ranges. YMMV.
There are many excellent sights on the market for target and long distance shooting. They narrow your vision for long distance accuracy - if you have the time, opportunity and clear field. In other words, they are great for the 50 yard range.
But in defense shooting the space is closer, the time is shorter, the adrenaline is rushing into your bloodstream and tunnel vision is kicking in, and you may have to deal with the distractions of one or more BGs, bystanders and your environment (field) for a clear and safe shot.
The AO Big Dot Sights allow you to place the front sight on the target quicker than other sights. Also, the rear sight opens up your vision better than any other sight I've seen. The AO Big Dot Tritiums are the best sights for concealed carry and shooting.
But in defense shooting the space is closer, the time is shorter, the adrenaline is rushing into your bloodstream and tunnel vision is kicking in, and you may have to deal with the distractions of one or more BGs, bystanders and your environment (field) for a clear and safe shot.
The AO Big Dot Sights allow you to place the front sight on the target quicker than other sights. Also, the rear sight opens up your vision better than any other sight I've seen. The AO Big Dot Tritiums are the best sights for concealed carry and shooting.
It is pretty well accepted that when shooting a handgun you should focus on the front sight (unless you're from the hip shooting crowd). What isn't always understood is there is "hard focus" and "soft focus".
Hard focus is total concentration on the front sight. This is how most competition shooters focus, in part because the targets don't shoot back.
Soft foucs is seeing the front sight while seeing what's around it, because that other stuff might just kill you.
The Ashley "Express" sight system is idealy suited to the practice of soft focus. The tritium (24/7) version just extends that suitibility to poor lighting conditions.
This is my take on the subject. YMMV!
Hard focus is total concentration on the front sight. This is how most competition shooters focus, in part because the targets don't shoot back.
Soft foucs is seeing the front sight while seeing what's around it, because that other stuff might just kill you.
The Ashley "Express" sight system is idealy suited to the practice of soft focus. The tritium (24/7) version just extends that suitibility to poor lighting conditions.
This is my take on the subject. YMMV!