Orange Front Sight

[MarkB]

I picked up a pack of five Truglo fiber optic rods. Each was 5" long and in five colors. The colors are red, ruby red, green, yellow, and light orange.

The pack has a stock number of TG05C and is 0.060" in dia.

Amazon.com: Truglo Replacement Fibers .060X5.5 Optic, Multiple: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Truglo Replacement Fibers .060X5.5 Optic, Multiple: Sports & Outdoors

I put the orange rod in the front sight and it is much more visible in all levels of light. I was able to hold all five colors side-by-side and I choose to use the orange. I can see it better in dim light. It doesn't disappear in the dim light like the red and green do. In dim light it acts like a regular white dot. I can see it because it is light in color. I'll post photos when I can.

[CrpMag122]

Please do! I was wondering which colors worked better in low light.

[MarkB]

Here you go! I used a black and tan background in normal room light (4 X 60 watt incandescent bulbs).







Sorry about the quality of the photos but can see what I mean.

[szhttm]

I switch between the two colors every 6 months or so. My brain seems to get use the color and I find the front site faster when I make the switch.




Good Luck And Be Safe!!!

[CrpMag122]

Thank you for the photos! I like the orange!

[GatPistolGuy]

i have the stock sights can i just buy the rods and somehow slip em in or do i need a whole new sight

[BML]

Originally Posted by GatPistolGuy

i have the stock sights can i just buy the rods and somehow slip em in or do i need a whole new sight

You just need the rods. It only takes a couple of minutes to swap them out and there's some simple instructions in the owners manual. I'm going to order the Truglo's now... Thanks for the thread OP.

[DeathFA]

Thanks for the info. I will be picking up a pack of these also.

[GatPistolGuy]

Originally Posted by BML

You just need the rods. It only takes a couple of minutes to swap them out and there's some simple instructions in the owners manual. I'm going to order the Truglo's now... Thanks for the thread OP.

just on a xds right not an xdm