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Latest Go To Night Sight choice? (G26)

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#1 ·
Well, I did some searching...not much help.

I don't expect a consensus.

I have never had anything other than factory sights. As I age I like the idea of these glow in the dark night sights. There is a local smith around the corner willing to install them for me.

Is there a general go to brand and style for just keeping it simple? Little glow in the dark dots that will not hang up when drawing from my IWB? I am really not concerned with fancy or long range or anything other than being able to see them a little better. Cost is somewhat a factor. Not the leading factor but I will keep price in mind.
 
#3 ·
I have Trijicon HDs in yellow on my G19, G26 and G43. I'd have them on my P10c if available, and I'll probably put a set on my PPS M2 soon. They are pricey, but that big yellow front sight is very hard to miss...
 
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Which model do you want to put them on?
 
#9 ·
The rear sights have small tritium dots with glow, but they do not over power the front sight, if you know what I mean. Here are a couple of pics.

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I try to keep the Glock night sights in stock, too. They are very inexpensive and are essentially the Trijicon Bright and Tough sights.
 
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Is there a general go to brand and style for just keeping it simple? Little glow in the dark dots that will not hang up when drawing from my IWB? I am really not concerned with fancy or long range or anything other than being able to see them a little better. Cost is somewhat a factor. Not the leading factor but I will keep price in mind.
If price is a concern, you won't beat the factory Glock night sights. However, there are so many different night sights out there (as well as price) it can make it difficult to choose which one is best for you.

My primary carry's are a G19 & G26. One has factory standard sights (metal version) and one has Trijicon night sights. I like them both, however I'm not sure I am sold on night sights as a "must have". I wear bifocals and am 71.
 
#19 ·
^^Agree - Trijicon HD's used to be the only game in town but they are overpriced, tall, and sharp, IMO -

Ameriglo Spartan Operator are more expensive options as are the Truglo TFX but they are less than HD's -

I like Truglo's Tritium Pro that came out recently to be honest, as well as the Glock factory night sights made by Meprolight - you can't beat $57 installed!
 
#21 · (Edited)
Not only must you select the night sight maker and style, you must also buy the correct rear (or front) sight elevation for your caliber and model. Some aftermarket makers offer one fixed rear sight elevation and two or more front sight elevations. Glock uses the same 4.2mm front sight elevation above slide on all models, and four different rear sight elevations of 6.1mm, 6.5mm, 6.9mm, and 7.3mm from sight top to bottom of the sight dovetail. Your G26 comes from the factory with a rear sight for 6.5mm.

Glock's OEM night sights are very high quality steel three-dot sights with lamps made by Meprolight. They are the best value anywhere at Glock's *current* set price of $67:

https://store.teamglock.com/glock-night-sights-set-6-5-pkg.html

Unless you (or your smith) have the PROPER tools, you should send your slide to Glock for free installation when you buy the sights. Call Glock customer service: 770-432-1202.
Is there a general go to brand and style for just keeping it simple? ... Cost is somewhat a factor.
You can't go wrong with Glock OEM sights.

Not only do night sights aid sight acquisition in dim ambient lighting, they are of real value for visually locating the pistol in darkness...like on a bedside table.
 
#23 ·
I agree with the advice of the Glock Factory Night Sights being the deal of the century. I have them on my G42 and G43, my eyes definitely are not what they used to be and in all lighting conditions, I do as well as any other night sight I have installed.

The brightest and most easy to pickup day or night have to be Truglo TFX. I have them on all my large frame Glocks and they pop in all light. If you get the Green/Yellow combination, you won't ever have a problem picking up the front sight, even in pitch black. Of course, you aren't going to be shooting anything in pitch black either. :)
 
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Trijicon HDs used to be my main go to night sights but I recently installed a set of Ameriglo CAPs on my 19-5, and found that I like them as well. I bought them on Amazon and they ended up costing me about $80 less than the HDs retail for. So far they're holding up great.
 
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I like Meprolite and have them on all but one of my handguns but I like the picture they give but I don't think you can go wrong with factory or trijicon either. YMMV
 
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#34 ·
Night sights are the solution to a problem that never existed. Have you got a range handy that will let you experiment shooting some at night? Try inside your own home at night (all safety precautions apply) and find a situation where you absolutely can't id your target and silhouette your sights at the same time. Even if the target is the same color as your sights. Don't fall for the hype that you need night sights or your Glock isn't complete. See for yourself.

A high quality light it the solution to a problem that can actually happen. Night sights are just something that seperates you from the money in your wallet.
 
#35 ·
Night sights are the solution to a problem that never existed. Have you got a range handy that will let you experiment shooting some at night? Try inside your own home at night (all safety precautions apply) and find a situation where you absolutely can't id your target and silhouette your sights at the same time. Even if the target is the same color as your sights. Don't fall for the hype that you need night sights or your Glock isn't complete. See for yourself.
I have done exactly that and night sights have a place on my gun.
 
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