Fiber Optics

[Jerry]

I'm thinking of getting fiber optic sights for my 1911. What are you fellas using & what color?

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[L84Cabo]

I'm a fan of green. And sorry, the ones I have came with the gun so I don't know specifically what they are. But if you have any issues with color blindness, this could be a guiding factor. I've got green and red and tend to prefer the greens. I think they "pop" just a little bit more. But the reds certainly aren't bad.

 

[Boboclown]

Green is the most visible. So it'll be easier to pop.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I wat through several fiberoptics on my 1187 supermag bird gun and found Red worked better in low light especially in shadows or against a dark backdrop. For sky shooting, the green was definitely better! Might wanna give both a try and see what your eyes like better!

 

[edslhead]

Green

 

[Flymph]

Green light carries the farthest, red travels the shortest. Red lenses are used on some flashlights for that reason.
I think they're ugly... I like siglites and they might be good on a 1911.
Fiber optics would be cool on a Glock!

 

[DieselScout]

TFO Tru-glo. Fiber optic and night sights, done.

 

[RicInOR]

Several have the ability to change the light pipe easily. Get one of those and check colors - they can change depending upon your eyes, and of course, your circumstances.

 

[Member 5605]

I have two XD's that have fiber front sights.

I have a green and a red. Do I prefer either over the other? Nope. I have one of each for a reason. Red is easier to see over the stainless slide, green is easier over the black slide.

 

[66PonyCar]

My 1911 has a red on the front sight and green on the rear sight. For some reason that contrast works for me.