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lostone1413 · 06-17-2007, 05:54 PM

Being 57 my eyes are starting to get bad. It is getting so hard to see the front sights. I've tried the big dot I could see the front sight for only a few shots. Then the front sight went out of focus. Looking at the suresight it looks like it might be easy to see with my old eyes. I was wondering if anyone in my boat has tried the sights and what the results where. I'm also wondering is it a sight for a fast hit on center mass or is it still good for pinpoint accuracy and one hole groups.

ArmyGuy45 · 06-17-2007, 05:59 PM

i ordered them for me and my father...
cant tell you more than that.. still waiting to get them

DTHW · 06-17-2007, 06:10 PM

I also would like any and all feedback on suresight as I'm on the waiting list.

lostone1413 · 06-17-2007, 06:10 PM

Let me know how you like them when they come Thanks

lostone1413 · 06-17-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

i ordered them for me and my father...
cant tell you more than that.. still waiting to get them

See your from Mesa Arizona Hi from Cottonwood Arizona

DPGDirk · 06-19-2007, 06:10 PM

I found that the sure sights are great for BOTH fast sight acquisition and accuracy.

Just gotta get through the learning curve and get used to them. I kept wanting to drop the front sight tip down to level it between the rear sight, like a 3-dot sight. (force of habit)

Once you get used to them, they are the best sights I've ever seen for front sight visibility/acquisition.

Anyone who REALLY wants a set right now, and wants a sweet .45 compact to go with them- look here:
XD .45 Compact w/ Sure Sights and other mods-NICE! (KS)

xd in the oc · 06-19-2007, 11:16 PM

I agree, about the learning curve. I was shooting way too low. But after some practice it does get easier to shoot with. I am currently using my Sure Sights in USPSA matchs.

kraigster414 · 07-01-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lostone1413

Being 57 my eyes are starting to get bad. It is getting so hard to see the front sights. I've tried the big dot I could see the front sight for only a few shots. Then the front sight went out of focus. Looking at the suresight it looks like it might be easy to see with my old eyes. I was wondering if anyone in my boat has tried the sights and what the results where. I'm also wondering is it a sight for a fast hit on center mass or is it still good for pinpoint accuracy and one hole groups.

I am in the same boat and same age. I just ordered a set of XS Big Dots for my Glock 27 hoping they will help as far as faster sight acquisition. If they don't, back they go - one of the nice things about ordering from Brownells - you pay a bit more but no hassles if things don't work out. Now, I am perfectly willing to try the Suresights too (do they go on with a MGW sight pusher?) but I can't wait around forever. They are either available for immediate shipment or not (sorry that's just the way things are right now) and I need to know if they don't work for me, back they can go. Judging from the many posts, it seems as if there's problems getting these things out the door.

lostone1413 · 07-01-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kraigster414

I am in the same boat and same age. I just ordered a set of XS Big Dots for my Glock 27 hoping they will help as far as faster sight acquisition. If they don't, back they go - one of the nice things about ordering from Brownells - you pay a bit more but no hassles if things don't work out. Now, I am perfectly willing to try the Suresights too (do they go on with a MGW sight pusher?) but I can't wait around forever. They are either available for immediate shipment or not (sorry that's just the way things are right now) and I need to know if they don't work for me, back they can go. Judging from the many posts, it seems as if there's problems getting these things out the door.

I tried the Big Dot. After about one Mag it was like using other sights. This July 12 I have an appointment with an Eye Doctor in Phoenix. He is going to check my eyes and tell me if i'm a good candidate for Lasik Surgery. If I seem to be a good candidate they will do it the same day. My luck i'll have it and something will go wrong and i'll be blind as a bat. Good luck with the Big Dot

kraigster414 · 07-01-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lostone1413

I tried the Big Dot. After about one Mag it was like using other sights. This July 12 I have an appointment with an Eye Doctor in Phoenix. He is going to check my eyes and tell me if i'm a good candidate for Lasik Surgery. If I seem to be a good candidate they will do it the same day. My luck i'll have it and something will go wrong and i'll be blind as a bat. Good luck with the Big Dot

Are you currently wearing variable focus eye glasses (progressives). Requires a lot of head tilting when shooting to get that "sweet spot." Be careful with Lasik. Not everyone is a candidate and your eyes don't grow back. Choose your doctor carefully and don't rush into it.

06-17-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
lostone1413 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 77	Suresight 4 me???? Being 57 my eyes are starting to get bad. It is getting so hard to see the front sights. I've tried the big dot I could see the front sight for only a few shots. Then the front sight went out of focus. Looking at the suresight it looks like it might be easy to see with my old eyes. I was wondering if anyone in my boat has tried the sights and what the results where. I'm also wondering is it a sight for a fast hit on center mass or is it still good for pinpoint accuracy and one hole groups. __________________ Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom.

06-17-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,310	i ordered them for me and my father... cant tell you more than that.. still waiting to get them __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace My theory on the Armys new thing about counseling statements... "Save a tree, smoke a private!"-Me

06-17-2007, 06:10 PM	#4
lostone1413 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 77	Let me know how you like them when they come Thanks __________________ Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom.

06-19-2007, 06:10 PM	#6
DPGDirk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rose Hill, KS Posts: 293	I found that the sure sights are great for BOTH fast sight acquisition and accuracy. Just gotta get through the learning curve and get used to them. I kept wanting to drop the front sight tip down to level it between the rear sight, like a 3-dot sight. (force of habit) Once you get used to them, they are the best sights I've ever seen for front sight visibility/acquisition. Anyone who REALLY wants a set right now, and wants a sweet .45 compact to go with them- look here: XD .45 Compact w/ Sure Sights and other mods-NICE! (KS) __________________ XD .45- 4" service model Polished Barrel, Tru-Glo F/O Sights, Springer Carry Trigger, Factory Clean-up, Extended mag release, etc XD 9mm Service Bi-Tone w/ Tru-Glo F/O Sights & Polished Barrel (Springer Candidate) Kahr PM-45 w/ polished barrel and meprolights http://www.precisionfirearmfinishing.com

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06-17-2007, 06:10 PM	#3
DTHW XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntsville,Alabama Posts: 292	I also would like any and all feedback on suresight as I'm on the waiting list.

06-19-2007, 11:16 PM	#7
xd in the oc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 110	I agree, about the learning curve. I was shooting way too low. But after some practice it does get easier to shoot with. I am currently using my Sure Sights in USPSA matchs.