Glock Standard Front Sight

What to Know About GLOCK Pistol SightsWhen purchasing a GLOCK handgun, most come with rear and front sights that were pre-installed at the factory. Aiming is accomplished by centering the front sight within the notched area of the rear sight. For greater accuracy, you can upgrade your standard sights with more advanced sight technology; many affordable options are available on eBay.What should you consider when choosing a GLOCK sight?When browsing eBay for new or used GLOCK pistol sights, there are a variety of essential features to consider:Visibility: The dot or reticle in front needs to be bright and be easy to view in both bright and low-light conditions.Accuracy: The sight should provide a high level of accuracy that can be consistently verified through simple target testing.Ease of use: The sight should allow the operator to pinpoint the target quickly.Size and weight: An aiming system that is too heavy or bulky could interfere with the users ability to holster, retrieve, aim, or fire the weapon efficiently.What are some common types of GLOCK sights?GLOCK factory-installed: These are typically low profile, made of polymer or metal parts, and include markings that help align the rear sight and the front sight with the target for more accurate shooting.Night sights: Night sights are similar to GLOCK standard-issue sights. They use a small amount of radioactive tritium so the front and rear markings will glow in the dark. Night sights are helpful for lining up a target under low-light conditions.Express sights: This is a type of vertical stack alignment that typically features a prominent dot as the front sight and a single vertical hatch mark in the rear.Fiber optic: These systems use a small, thin tube mounted up front along the top of the barrel near the muzzle that is designed to capture ambient light to make the front dot easier to view and align with the target.Mini reflex sights: This is usually a battery-powered optical device mounted on a pistol. It superimposes an illuminated image on the target when viewed through a reflecting glass element.What is the difference between fixed and adjustable GLOCK sights?Some GLOCK models are installed with fixed rear and front sights at the factory, which means the pistol owner cannot make incremental adjustments to the sights on the fly. Other GLOCK factory models allow the gun owner to easily make minor changes to the position of the rear sight with just a small screwdriver. The GLOCK factory-issue front sight is typically fixed in place but can be switched out.Whether fixed or adjustable, its important to note most standard GLOCK and front sight parts can be removed or replaced. In addition, many GLOCK handguns can be retrofitted with advanced sighting systems manufactured by third parties for a wide range of GLOCK models.