How well do these work in bright sunlight? Debating getting TruGlo TFO sights, but I'd prefer Meprolight.
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My Meprolight sights do not "glow" in daylight. They are just visible white dots. My guess is that is true of all the tritium sights, but I do not have any direct experience besides the ones I have. It's not clear to me why you would want a glowing light sight in daylight.
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They work the same as three dot sights, they don't gather light so they don't have any advantage over plain three dot sights. Where these are at their best is in total or near total darkness and you might consider a different front sight Tritium lamp, such as yellow rear and green front. Some difference that will show the front sight better at night. It's all a matter of choice and cost. Buy the ones you like for the best price but the originals are on very tight and I had to use a file on the sight's to make them fit. Good luck.
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In bright sunlight they will function like basic 3 dot sights, if the tru glos have fiber optics they will be brighter, but I think the mepros are the better all around sight. I don't think you will gain much of an advantage, if any, with the truglo.
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As far as these lights staying on during bumps they do an excellent job. I do find that they are better for visibility than lighting the path in front of you. I suggest buying a product called Xtreme Bright, It's a bicycle light that mounts easily with no tools needed and boy does it live up to it's name. It is zoom in zoom out capable with steady or flash setting. It runs about $35 on Amazon and it also doubles as a flashlight.
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I've used these lights during three hour rides in daylight and had a strong output throughout. I had them on the strobe/slow-flash modes during daylight hours. I was impressed how well I could see my wife's lights from a distance, both front and back.
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Jordean, I never used the sight outdoors in sunlight. It works fine at the indoor range. It has 4 brightness settings. It's no EOTech, but at this price point it will do.
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Its a good light, I would buy again....however it depends on the surface you are lighting, on black tar and wet road surfaces one light can be a little weak for seeing the surface at high speeds .it does a good job on other surfaces and greyish tar even with zero light. I have two mounted and together, when needed thy do a great job on all surfaces. flash mode is amazing....so much so I usually tilt it down when flashing as it can distract/blind drivers, you can not be missed while flashing. Mount is nice, can be quickly tilted up.or down but does not slip. U can use rechargeable aa batteries. I use on road bike..have not used for mounting biking...it may not be a good option for mounting biking Its a good light, I would buy again....however it depends on the surface you are lighting, on black tar and wet road surfaces one light can be a little weak for seeing the surface at high speeds .it does a good job on other surfaces and greyish tar even with zero light. I have two mounted and together, when needed thy do a great job on all surfaces. flash mode is amazing....so much so I usually tilt it down when flashing as it can distract/blind drivers, you can not be missed while flashing. Mount is nice, can be quickly tilted up.or down but does not slip. U can use rechargeable aa... » Read More Its a good light, I would buy again....however it depends on the surface you are lighting, on black tar and wet road surfaces one light can be a little weak for seeing the surface at high speeds .it does a good job on other surfaces and greyish tar even with zero light. I have two mounted and together, when needed thy do a great job on all surfaces. flash mode is amazing....so much so I usually tilt it down when flashing as it can distract/blind drivers, you can not be missed while flashing. Mount is nice, can be quickly tilted up.or down but does not slip. U can use rechargeable aa batteries. I use on road bike..have not used for mounting biking...it may not be a good option for mounting biking « Show Less
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I installed four of these devices, and they do respond very well to low light conditions. Just make sure you keep an eye when batteries reach their useful life. Regards!
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Hey FatMark! Good question! I've never actually tried the HtD sights! I read a good review on reddotsights.us comparing the Trijicon bright and Toughs vs the HD Night Sights...they both have their advantages/disadvantages. I shoot my XDS at the range and have it for personal protection...the sights I have are perfect for me! Good luck!
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I've used them in a variety of different conditions and after adjusting them, I couldn't be more satisfied. I had them installed on a smith&wesson; m&p9; and the stock sights can't compare. Even on the brightest days you will not have a problem quickly finding them.
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It works extreemly well, the eye relife is very forgiving, the scope is extreemly accurate and durable... I slipped and fell flat on my back on an ice puddle this year coyote hunting basicly landing on my gun, after a trip to the range it was still dead on! I use it on my ar 204r. Low light con such as night time it picks up light way better than my eyes and I can see 100y clearly at night with just moonlight. I would recomend some fog proffing cleaner if night hunting in the winter but under normal range conditions you wont have any problems
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Kurt, I purchased this sight for use on a pump shotgun for home protection. Obviously most threats come during darkness. I found that this sight DOES NOT provide adequate sight capability in low light situations. It looks wonderful and the concept is great BUT it simply did not satisfy my need for night time sighting. I hope this helps. For daylight... altogether adequate.
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I have these on my Glock 19 and in the house under normal light they dont really glow...But, when you walk outside on an over cast day or a sunny day they really jump out atcha!! You would swear they have to be under battier power but there not. They really work great outdoors
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Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. My concern was that in bright daylight I would not be able to pick up the front sight once painted. I have a tritium insert so I have no problem under dark conditions or even at night.
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Hi.My son has it on his bike and he said that they are somewhat visible at close range in daylight, but not noticeable from a distance. They are awesome in the dark. Hopefully this helps!
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Ive had no issues with the front sights. And if you use a bright light such as a flashlight app on uou phone and charge for 2 minutes your sights will glow all night. Even in zero light or some light coming thru the windows. Im very happy with this product.
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Peter, I looked back at my orders and I bought a UTG- 2 in 1 Tactical LED Flashlight with Red Laser here at amazon and paid 66.25 and sold by.- Optics Planet,Inc... The light has 150- Lumen of light output and 500- Meter Laser... I've liked mine very much I've gotten Presure Switches on each side of the trigger one for light & other for laser. And when I hit them whatever I'm aiming at is dead. my brothers or using it out in south tx and want them mounted on some AR-15's. Mine is mounted on a GSG-22 and I take Ear shots... Hope this helps you somemore good luck in your search my friend. John B. Peter, I looked back at my orders and I bought a UTG- 2 in 1 Tactical LED Flashlight with Red Laser here at amazon and paid 66.25 and sold by.- Optics Planet,Inc... The light has 150- Lumen of light output and 500- Meter Laser... I've liked mine very much I've gotten Presure Switches on each side of the trigger one for light & other for laser. And when I hit them whatever I'm aiming at is dead. my brothers or using it out in south tx and want them mounted on some AR-15's. Mine is mounted on a GSG-22 and I take Ear shots... Hope this helps you somemore good luck in your search my friend.... » Read More Peter, I looked back at my orders and I bought a UTG- 2 in 1 Tactical LED Flashlight with Red Laser here at amazon and paid 66.25 and sold by.- Optics Planet,Inc... The light has 150- Lumen of light output and 500- Meter Laser... I've liked mine very much I've gotten Presure Switches on each side of the trigger one for light & other for laser. And when I hit them whatever I'm aiming at is dead. my brothers or using it out in south tx and want them mounted on some AR-15's. Mine is mounted on a GSG-22 and I take Ear shots... Hope this helps you somemore good luck in your search my friend. John B. « Show Less
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I ordered these sights for a friend of mine this past Christmas. Before ordering, I contacted TruGlo and received an e-mail stating that they don't make a specific TFO for the Shield. I was told that there is just a slight overhang on each side of the rear sight, and it shouldn't interfere with carrying.It doesn't. The family friend that I purchased the TFOs for couldn't be more satisfied with them, and I think that the fit is nothing to worry about. I wish that I could put these sights on all of my handguns.
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I've got 3, my son has 3, they are crystal clear. brightest setting a little too bright for me,I go 1 turn down.Awesome sight, yours may be defective. send it back,get replacement.