Long Tom Coffin
08-11-11, 19:21
So as a few will remember, I did a thread a few weeks ago about moving to a different platform for pistols than I was currently using; I currently am operating on the Gen4 G19, but decided to switch to the M&P instead.
Indecisive as ever, I've reversed that decision.
Before I made the decision to buy anything, I told myself I would wait one month to fully make up my mind (end of august). After that original thread, and after reading and re-reading other threads on here ad nauseum by folks much more experienced than myself, I've decided to remain with my current system and pick up another Gen4 G19. I succumbed to a bit of the Gen4 hysteria and a bit of what GKR coined the "juvenile collector phase", when the 2010 Gen4 I have has functioned flawlessly over 4,500+. Some of the weaker ammo has weak ejection but the duty stuff all ejects into low earth orbit. I figured it would be stupid to trade in what I work well with now and then have to relearn a whole new platform. So, I'm going to be grabbing another gen4 g19. I was originally thinking about getting a g26 for ankle carry first but since I won't be wearing pants for another couple of months I figured I could wait on that. I'm also planning on getting a TLR-1. I've never used a mounted light before but I figured it would be a nice addition just in case I do need it.
One question I do have is in regards to night sights. For the past year I've been using XS Big Dots on the g19. I do like some aspects of the system, but the benefits don't outweigh the drawbacks. I like their high visibility and ease of use, but I just cannot bring myself to get a consistent pattern with them at anything greater than 15 yards. So, I'll be getting two new sets of sights. Are there any recommendations out of ones I should look at? Failing that, is there any specific qualities which are generally desirable for ccw night sights?
Indecisive as ever, I've reversed that decision.
Before I made the decision to buy anything, I told myself I would wait one month to fully make up my mind (end of august). After that original thread, and after reading and re-reading other threads on here ad nauseum by folks much more experienced than myself, I've decided to remain with my current system and pick up another Gen4 G19. I succumbed to a bit of the Gen4 hysteria and a bit of what GKR coined the "juvenile collector phase", when the 2010 Gen4 I have has functioned flawlessly over 4,500+. Some of the weaker ammo has weak ejection but the duty stuff all ejects into low earth orbit. I figured it would be stupid to trade in what I work well with now and then have to relearn a whole new platform. So, I'm going to be grabbing another gen4 g19. I was originally thinking about getting a g26 for ankle carry first but since I won't be wearing pants for another couple of months I figured I could wait on that. I'm also planning on getting a TLR-1. I've never used a mounted light before but I figured it would be a nice addition just in case I do need it.
One question I do have is in regards to night sights. For the past year I've been using XS Big Dots on the g19. I do like some aspects of the system, but the benefits don't outweigh the drawbacks. I like their high visibility and ease of use, but I just cannot bring myself to get a consistent pattern with them at anything greater than 15 yards. So, I'll be getting two new sets of sights. Are there any recommendations out of ones I should look at? Failing that, is there any specific qualities which are generally desirable for ccw night sights?