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August 20, 2019
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I got a new CZ barrel this week that came with a standard black ramp sight that I have difficulty seeing at the range. I'm leaning towards getting a ramp sight w/red insert like I've got on my 6" shroud. I know FO sights are available but I want to stay with a more traditional sight on the 15-2. I could just paint it red but rather not. Anybody got any suggestions about a better color choice for old eyes?
February 22, 2017
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I absolutely love the fiber optic front sight and am probably going to get one for each of my Dan's.
My second sight choice is the classic red insert. I tried the white and it's not bad but I like red better. I've never tried the yellow, but the black doesn't work for my eyesight.
Jerry
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June 8, 2009
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I like the red insert IF I'm not shooting black sights in good light.
My 357 is an early run and came with a fixed full black front sight. I thought I needed a red insert and had a gunsmith cut and insert a red. I wished I'd left it alone and bought another shroud instead.
I tried a yellow insert on my 44. Worked great in low light but "flared" in sun light and I could not get a good sight picture.
I've seen where some one was selling blue and green front sights. I thought about them (esp. the green) but didn't send in my $.
One of my .45s has Millet sights. The front seems almost orange and I can pick it up very fast with the white in the rear sight.
I haven't tried the FO.
Seems like the front sights for DW are pretty cheap so you could try several different colors to find what works best for you.
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February 22, 2009
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Go to the thrift store and get some of the neon and white fingernail polish and experiment. I use a toothpick to apply. I even have some two -toned front sights; divided for distance shooting.
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August 20, 2019
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Thanks for the advice. I'll either get a classic red ramp or FO or both. Changing is just removing the allen screw in front and tapping the sight forward with wood or other non marring tool and lifting out?
February 22, 2017
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No tapping was necessary for me. Just a slight wiggle with my thumb & forefinger and they pop right out. I have read that some like to add a touch of blue Loctite because they have had the retaining screw come loose during shooting sessions, but I haven't experienced that myself.
Jerry
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March 22, 2018
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Use whatever is easiest for you to see it better. For me, it is the orange/red fiber optic(I'm 65 and can't see s**t). Keep the original sight and you can always go back to "traditional" whenever you want. BTW, the sight retaining screw does not have to be fully removed to change the sight, just loosen until the sight has enough room to be removed with your fingers.
February 20, 2008
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Colors may not be just subjective. Some people tend to see things afar, sharper in certain colors...red, blue. I found out that green works best for my eyes.
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August 20, 2019
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I've got HI VIZ fiber optic front sight set for my Ruger GP100s that comes with red, green and white inserts so you can experiment in different lighting situations. Green seems to be the best for me at the indoor range. Any color is an improvement over the plain black front sight for me these days.
August 20, 2019
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jertex said
I absolutely love the fiber optic front sight and am probably going to get one for each of my Dan's.
My second sight choice is the classic red insert. I tried the white and it's not bad but I like red better. I've never tried the yellow, but the black doesn't work for my eyesight.
Is that sight from CZ or EWK? It looks good on the gun.
July 2, 2019
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I've grown to like the fiber optic sights. I have a red one on the DW I carry but am going to purchase a green one soon. The traditional DW blade with either a white or yellow insert really pops for my eyes too.
February 22, 2017
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stonebuster said
Is that sight from CZ or EWK? It looks good on the gun.
It's from CZ-USA. I think it looks better with the round front than the EWK fiber-optic sights, but it's a matter of personal preference.
Jerry
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