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May 10, 2012
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Starting a discussion on sights for use at night on Dan Wesson revolvers. What do you like/use and why?
I keep my 15-2 in my night stand, and want something I can use stealthfully in near or total darkness.
I don't have anything yet but I have a few thoughts:
-the EWK fiberoptics look really cool, but I don't think a fiberoptic will work in near-darkness.
-various lasers and tactical flashlights also work in some situations, but they give an armed intruder a target as well.
-some of glow paints might work, but I would like to find something luminescent without any "recharging" from outside light (didn't see one on my brief Google search).
If someone has already brought this up please refer me to the appropriate thread! And post your pics or opinions even if they won't work for my situation, so we can all be "enlightened"!
Okie1 
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June 24, 2011
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If someone made a fiber optic with a tritium insert for revolvers (similar to the Tru-Glo) I'd be all over it.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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There is nothing I know of to meet your need. I had Tru Glo's on one pistol, an M&P 9 and they seemed to work well in total darkness.
I'm using a light, I need to see what is going on. In fact, I want one of those super bright, ultra lumen, "dazzlers"!
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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March 27, 2009
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EWK may have a plan! i would just point and shoot! the flash will give you away anyway! so point shoot duck and roll. 
January 26, 2009
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http://www.tooltechgunsight.com I had one of my 715-2 revolvers outfitted with tritium night sights. They glow enough to be seen in the dark without charging them with light. They were not cheap but these folks did a good job. Sounds like what you are looking for.
May 10, 2012
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Thanks jwk, that's just what I'm looking for. I just checked the website, and they have it listed at $260 though....
If I ever spent that on sights, I might be defending a new home--THE DOGHOUSE!
post some pics, though, I can always dream! And maybe EWK can give them some competition and bring the price down....
Also, I want to acknowledge Rod Slinger for previously suggesting the First Light Liberator. http://www.first-light-usa.com/products/liberator Cool solution, but also over $200.
Keep the discussion going!!!!
Okie1 May the Forum be with you.
May 10, 2012
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Ok, after a little mor thought and research:
First light does make a cheaper version of the liberator ($99) at http://www.first-light-usa.com/products/liberator-lp-tactical-light.
Also, Steve has a good point, well taken: I NEED TO SEE WHAT I'M SHOOTING. After all, I have small children, and who knows what they could be doing in the middle of the night! So I've got to give up my stealth mode to be safe, DUH.
I'm probably too cheap to spring for a liberator, so I'm gonna practice with some of these handgun flashlight techniques http://www.iwillnotbeavictim.com/flashlight_hold-page.html. So far I like the ayoob hold.
Thanks to all for contributing!
Okie1 May the Forum be with you.
June 18, 2012
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The first rule of engagement is to always have positive identification of the target. Your light source provides an aiming point for your adversary and plays hell with night vision. But at the end of the day you probably won't don't get the best of both worlds and have to figure out priorities. For me, target identification is number one.
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May 2, 2009
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I'll give you the best answer I can--Pick up any "surefire style " flashlight and learn to hold it and the gun at the same time. Blinding light is the key to night self defense.
Unless you have a ready source of 123 size batteries, I suggest getting a light that holds AA batteries. 123 size are great, but they are expensive and they die immediately when they are done (no taper off).
Forget the sights--just practice point shooting with the stock sights.
SHOOT
May 26, 2012
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I have no children at home, and for my wife and I the solution/plan is simple.
If we hear an intruder enter the home while we are asleep we both kneel behind the off side on the bed and level the trusty model 1100 loaded with #4 buckshot at the doorway. No need for target identification as neither of our adult children (not living at home) have keys to the house, so anyone in the house is an unauthorized intruder. Door opens, trigger is squeezed bang-plop. Call 911, threat eliminated!
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