Posted: 7/11/2005 10:33:54 AM EDT
| I am considering putting these on a commander. I was wondering what those that have them think. |
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I've used the Big Dots on a Colt Commander, a Sig, a Kel Tec, and an H&K, but it wasn't until I had the regular sized 24/7'S installed on my Wilson Millenium Protector that I really began to appreciate this sight system. I had them installed, and then a week later had a chance to squeeze into a CHL renewal class at the last minute. As a result, I never had a chance to get any range time with my new sights before the class, but decided to take the class anyway. I ended up shooting a 250 out of 250, which I credit to an exceptional 1911 plus a great sight setup. For a defensive pistol sight system, I don't think you can do any better. |
I have the standard 24/7's on my Wilson, but here's a pic of the Commander that has the Big Dots. The excellent custom work on this Colt was done by Teddy Jacobson, Actions by "T".
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| I would avoid the XS “Big Dot” front sight or express sight systems like the plague. Pretty hard to make precision shots at distance when you front sight covers most of the target and has a round top. In close proximity the large fore sight may provide a quick reference but one will still be saddled with an inherent lack of precision due to the sights round top. |
Yeah, knowing what I know now, I'd agree with that assessment of the Big Dots. I think that's what made such a big difference for me when I changed to the regular 24/7's (which obviously, I really like). |
I probably should have been more clear, as my statement was directed at express sights in general not just the "big dots". On a pistol, a round top front sight just doesn't make any sense to me. YMMV... 
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Agreed, but what happens when you need a precision shot or have an engagement that occurs outside of the preconceived and presumed distances? The nice thing about “conventional” pistol sights is that they work well and consistently at any distance. |
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I've got them on a Kahr, where they make the most sense. Pro: I like the BIG dot. It really grabs your eye when you need to find it. Con: Rear sight invites vertical stringing, as I have trouble lining it up consistently. They are OK if you need to put the front sight on the bad guy quick, but not much good at anything else from my experiments. |