RAM Engineer
03-05-07, 20:23
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The "Sight Picture" photo does not do the setup justice.
The rear sight is the standard 10-8 M&P sight and the front sight was fabricated by Mr. Burwell, who installed both for me. Great service and the front sight looks fantastic. I just got this back from Dan but have not shot it yet. However I'm looking forward to it!
Just trying it out around the house, the front sight catches even the faintest light. In total darkness (transition from lit room to dark room with doors and windows shut), of course, it is no more useful than any non-tritium sight, but I plan on CTC for that occasion.
Actually an old concept, since McGivern advocated it back in the 30s or 40s. I have grown to dislike white dots in recent years, but still wanted something that would draw my eye to the front sight. I've never shot a gold sight on a pistol before (only gold shotgun beads). But, since this isn't my primary carry gun (yet. Not enough rounds through it) I figured "what the hell..."
Summary:
Gold Bead
Pros: As good as fiberoptics in bright to low-light. Better than tritium/standard sights in bright to low-light. Bling Factor (ha!)
Cons: Not as good as Tritium in low-low-light.
Unknown: Durability vs Fiberoptics/Tritium.
Thanks to Hilton Yam and Dan Burwell.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t46/beren412/Picture008.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t46/beren412/Picture001.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t46/beren412/Picture004.jpg
The "Sight Picture" photo does not do the setup justice.
The rear sight is the standard 10-8 M&P sight and the front sight was fabricated by Mr. Burwell, who installed both for me. Great service and the front sight looks fantastic. I just got this back from Dan but have not shot it yet. However I'm looking forward to it!
Just trying it out around the house, the front sight catches even the faintest light. In total darkness (transition from lit room to dark room with doors and windows shut), of course, it is no more useful than any non-tritium sight, but I plan on CTC for that occasion.
Actually an old concept, since McGivern advocated it back in the 30s or 40s. I have grown to dislike white dots in recent years, but still wanted something that would draw my eye to the front sight. I've never shot a gold sight on a pistol before (only gold shotgun beads). But, since this isn't my primary carry gun (yet. Not enough rounds through it) I figured "what the hell..."
Summary:
Gold Bead
Pros: As good as fiberoptics in bright to low-light. Better than tritium/standard sights in bright to low-light. Bling Factor (ha!)
Cons: Not as good as Tritium in low-low-light.
Unknown: Durability vs Fiberoptics/Tritium.
Thanks to Hilton Yam and Dan Burwell.