Glock 17 sight replacements? Recommendation neededThis is a discussion on Glock 17 sight replacements? Recommendation needed within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; Hi All. I have a Glock 17 purchased in 1993, so first generation. Gun is completely stock and shoots fine. I want to change the ...
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05-16-2012, 08:38 AM
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Glock 17 sight replacements? Recommendation needed
Hi All. I have a Glock 17 purchased in 1993, so first generation. Gun is completely stock and shoots fine. I want to change the rear and front sights. I've never been a fan of the std glock sights. Can you provide me some options for replacement? I'm looking for a 3 dot type system. It doesn't have to be night sights, but something of decent quality. Is $100
a good range to stay within?
Thanks
JP
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05-16-2012, 08:39 AM
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I went with TruGlo TFOs and couldn't be more pleased.
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05-16-2012, 08:51 AM
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if you want the 3-dot picture - Truglo TFO's have got a great reputation.
For a little different sight picture, these are also getting good reviews (but not that many of them around yet):
Speed Sights
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TFO's.......Thall Shall not want!! 
Day Time/ Night Time has got cha sighted. Am unbelievably happy with mine!
Can have them and installed by our resident Smith for $99 + cost of shipping your slide to him.
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Another vote for TFOs. I got mine for 90 installed locally. Excellent sight picture and super bright!
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Meprolight, Ameriglo, or Trijicon.
I don't care for TFOs.
I don't like the physical size of the sights on the slide.
Nor do I like the gap that may occur between the slide and rear sight.
Nor do I like the reports of tube failure.
My own personal issues.. 
I put Ameriglo I-dots on my G19..
But it is a 2 dot system, I found them easier to line up than 3 dot..
AmeriGlo Weapon Sights | I-DOT
Ameriglo has many options for Glocks..
AmeriGlo Weapon Sights | Complete Sets
Had an Ameriglo black rear with the same type of front sight as the Glock put on my Sig P239.
I had James at www.xd-hs2000.com install them for me.
Sight Profiles
Good luck...
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Originally Posted by 1lowlife
Meprolight, Ameriglo, or Trijicon.
I don't care for TFOs.
I don't like the physical size of the sights on the slide.
Nor do I like the gap that may occur between the slide and rear sight.
Nor do I like the reports of tube failure.
My own personal issues..
I put Ameriglo I-dots on my G19..
But it is a 2 dot system, I found them easier to line up than 3 dot..
AmeriGlo Weapon Sights | I-DOT
Ameriglo has many options for Glocks..
AmeriGlo Weapon Sights | Complete Sets
Had an Ameriglo black rear with the same type of front sight as the Glock put on my Sig P239.
I had James at www.xd-hs2000.com install them for me.
Sight Profiles
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Check out your options @ Lonewolf Distributors. I like Ameriglos. They use Trijicon tubes.
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I really like my Warren Tactical sights I have and they don't break the bank.
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All - THANKS A BUNCH for the info. Looks like I got some research to do.
JP
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