Night Sights

burger and fries · March 18, 2010, 02:20 AM

hello,

any opinions between Trijicons and Meprolights? which do you prefer and why.

thanks,
bnf

Ridge_Runner_5 · March 18, 2010, 02:45 AM

Without having owned either, I'd go with the more reknowned name of Trijicon...

hknut · March 18, 2010, 04:23 AM

I have both. Trij on my Sig's and Mepro's on my HK. Truth be told the Mep's are brighter, but I like the Trij's better.

ac700wildcat · March 18, 2010, 05:18 AM

I don't know if it matters to you or not, but I believe Trijicons are made in the US and the Meprolites are made overseas somewhere. I was between the two and decided to go with the Trijicons for this reason.

burger and fries · March 18, 2010, 02:01 PM

thanks,

i didn't know that...Mepro is overseas? go figure.

bnf

The Great Mahoo · March 19, 2010, 07:10 PM

I don't have either, but have been meaning to get a Mep for my Sp101. I'd be happy with a Trij, though.

rsxr22 · March 19, 2010, 07:15 PM

i very much like the mep's and have them on a few pistols. If you are open to other suggestions though, imo truly the very best site out their is the Tru-Glo TFO's. They glow brighter than any triji or mep at night and have a very bright fiber optic for day shooting. I prefer the green rear w orange front because with all green the dots tend to blend together on me and i find i have much faster target acquisition with the orange/green

The Great Mahoo · March 19, 2010, 10:52 PM

I like the idea of TruGlo's, but they are too limited in firearm selection. I have been thinking about a set for my Glock, but I carry my SP101 more often, which doesn't have any TG's available. As such, I will be ordering a Mep or Trij when they come available again at a decent price.

Good to hear about the TGs, though, I may have to get a set afterall.

qcpunk · March 19, 2010, 11:35 PM

I have a set of Trijicons on my XD and love em. I want to add a set to my Walther P99, but this is a daily carry gun and the Trijis for the Walther are way blockey. Im still deciding on that one, but lov ethe Trijicons on my XD

Jack Bauer · April 24, 2010, 05:43 PM

I have to agree that the Meps are brighter...when I used to own a Glock, I was able to get Meps for about 3/4 the cost of the Trijicons, and was always happy with them. My current M&P 9 has Novak Trijicons on it, my M&P 40 has the factory night sights, which I believe are also Trijicon. I don't think you could go wrong with either...

Tacoma · April 24, 2010, 07:32 PM

Beyond brightness, you need to consider how the sights look in daylight. I tend to like the type with a large white outline around the Trit Vial for that reason. That said, I'm not a big 3 dot fan for any sights. I preffer the XS 24/7 system for my needs.

oldandslow · April 25, 2010, 04:16 AM

b&f, 4/25/10

I have a number of different types of night sights on my pistols- Trijicon, Meprolights, and MMC (when they were in business). Trijicons and Meprolights are both quality sights- the Mepros are cheaper and brighter, the Trijicons more expensive but with better customer service. I have emailed both Trijicon and Meprolight with questions about their sights- Trijicon always responds and is quite helpful, I have never had a reply from Meprolight. So I usually buy Trijicons when I can.

best wishes- oldandslow

March 18, 2010, 02:20 AM	#1
burger and fries Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Posts: 26	Night Sights hello, any opinions between Trijicons and Meprolights? which do you prefer and why. thanks, bnf

March 18, 2010, 04:23 AM	#3
hknut Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2005 Location: Olympia, Wa. Posts: 535	I have both. Trij on my Sig's and Mepro's on my HK. Truth be told the Mep's are brighter, but I like the Trij's better. __________________ "Gun control is like trying to reduce Drunk Driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars" Walk softly and carry a big SIG.

March 19, 2010, 07:10 PM	#6
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	I don't have either, but have been meaning to get a Mep for my Sp101. I'd be happy with a Trij, though. __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

March 19, 2010, 10:52 PM	#8
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	I like the idea of TruGlo's, but they are too limited in firearm selection. I have been thinking about a set for my Glock, but I carry my SP101 more often, which doesn't have any TG's available. As such, I will be ordering a Mep or Trij when they come available again at a decent price. Good to hear about the TGs, though, I may have to get a set afterall. __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

April 24, 2010, 05:43 PM	#10
Jack Bauer Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 233	I have to agree that the Meps are brighter...when I used to own a Glock, I was able to get Meps for about 3/4 the cost of the Trijicons, and was always happy with them. My current M&P 9 has Novak Trijicons on it, my M&P 40 has the factory night sights, which I believe are also Trijicon. I don't think you could go wrong with either... __________________ Gary I started out with nothing and still have most of it.

March 18, 2010, 02:45 AM	#2
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,925	Without having owned either, I'd go with the more reknowned name of Trijicon...

March 18, 2010, 05:18 AM	#4
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	I don't know if it matters to you or not, but I believe Trijicons are made in the US and the Meprolites are made overseas somewhere. I was between the two and decided to go with the Trijicons for this reason.

March 18, 2010, 02:01 PM	#5
burger and fries Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Posts: 26	thanks, i didn't know that...Mepro is overseas? go figure. bnf

March 19, 2010, 07:15 PM	#7
rsxr22 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,825	i very much like the mep's and have them on a few pistols. If you are open to other suggestions though, imo truly the very best site out their is the Tru-Glo TFO's. They glow brighter than any triji or mep at night and have a very bright fiber optic for day shooting. I prefer the green rear w orange front because with all green the dots tend to blend together on me and i find i have much faster target acquisition with the orange/green

March 19, 2010, 11:35 PM	#9
qcpunk Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Farmsville, AZ Posts: 305	I have a set of Trijicons on my XD and love em. I want to add a set to my Walther P99, but this is a daily carry gun and the Trijis for the Walther are way blockey. Im still deciding on that one, but lov ethe Trijicons on my XD

April 24, 2010, 07:32 PM	#11
Tacoma Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: SE New England Posts: 620	Beyond brightness, you need to consider how the sights look in daylight. I tend to like the type with a large white outline around the Trit Vial for that reason. That said, I'm not a big 3 dot fan for any sights. I preffer the XS 24/7 system for my needs.

April 25, 2010, 04:16 AM	#12
oldandslow Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2007 Posts: 641	b&f, 4/25/10 I have a number of different types of night sights on my pistols- Trijicon, Meprolights, and MMC (when they were in business). Trijicons and Meprolights are both quality sights- the Mepros are cheaper and brighter, the Trijicons more expensive but with better customer service. I have emailed both Trijicon and Meprolight with questions about their sights- Trijicon always responds and is quite helpful, I have never had a reply from Meprolight. So I usually buy Trijicons when I can. best wishes- oldandslow