White Outline rear sight Vs. Dots?

IronRuger · March 13, 2013, 09:17 PM

I have a bersa tthunder 45 uc pro that I bought a new nickel slide for and it came stock with the u shape outline rear sight. I dislike the rear sight but can not seem to replace it with anything like dots or night sights. Seems no company makes a dovetail rear sight for the bersa yet. Anyway what are your thoughts on this rear sight good or bad. this is the first pistol I have ever owned with the outline rear sight that I could not change.

Contrast Man · March 13, 2013, 09:56 PM

I have guns with both dots and an outline and to be honest, I don't really notice a huge difference as long as the front sight is clearly visible to me. Now the figure 8 or snowman sights where you stack the dots is still a bit odd for me, but I only rented guns with those sights, don't own one...yet.

IronRuger · March 13, 2013, 10:02 PM

I am just trying to get use to it. Just looks funny to me, however like you said once I am sighted in I am not using the rear sight

TunnelRat · March 13, 2013, 10:11 PM

I've found what I like best is a black rear with a decent U notch and a bright front dot. But pretty much just about anything can be made to work.

KyJim · March 13, 2013, 10:27 PM

Unless you want night sights, a little model paint will go a long way.

labhound · March 13, 2013, 10:55 PM

I bought a Glock 19 with the stock white U shaped rear sight. All of my other guns have three dot sights. This was my first Glock and I didn't know if I would like the sights or not but I actually like them.

RBid · March 13, 2013, 11:00 PM

I've used a sharpie to black out the rear sights on my Glocks. I prefer them that way.

Cheapshooter · March 13, 2013, 11:07 PM

I don't have any problem with dots, or U's. What I don't like is the dot-dash of my KAHR CM9.

droptrd · March 13, 2013, 11:17 PM

im ok with the glock fieldgoal sights. not my favorite though. I put 3 dot night sights on all my glocks. much better for me

IMightBeWrong · March 13, 2013, 11:21 PM

I'm another fan of the blacked out rear sight with a nicely visible front.

Will Beararms · March 13, 2013, 11:23 PM

Blacked out rear sight and visible front sight here. Ameriglo Hackathorns for me.

Sheriff Gotcha · March 13, 2013, 11:40 PM

I've only shot one gun with the U shaped sight. It was a Glock 19 and I can't say I was to fond of it. My guns are 3 dots or night sights.

Gaerek · March 14, 2013, 01:22 AM

Turn the rear sight around. You'll be pleased with the result

IronRuger · March 14, 2013, 04:23 PM

I found a local shop that might have a replacement sight for me. if they don't have both front and rear that will fit this gun I will get just the front

March 13, 2013, 09:17 PM	#1
IronRuger Member Join Date: August 3, 2012 Posts: 29	White Outline rear sight Vs. Dots? I have a bersa tthunder 45 uc pro that I bought a new nickel slide for and it came stock with the u shape outline rear sight. I dislike the rear sight but can not seem to replace it with anything like dots or night sights. Seems no company makes a dovetail rear sight for the bersa yet. Anyway what are your thoughts on this rear sight good or bad. this is the first pistol I have ever owned with the outline rear sight that I could not change.

March 13, 2013, 10:11 PM	#4
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I've found what I like best is a black rear with a decent U notch and a bright front dot. But pretty much just about anything can be made to work. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

March 13, 2013, 11:00 PM	#7
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 1,059	I've used a sharpie to black out the rear sights on my Glocks. I prefer them that way. __________________ Currently Own: Beretta PX4 9mm, Glock 23 (Gen 4), Glock 19 (Gen 4) x2

March 13, 2013, 11:07 PM	#8
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	I don't have any problem with dots, or U's. What I don't like is the dot-dash of my KAHR CM9. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

March 13, 2013, 11:21 PM	#10
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	I'm another fan of the blacked out rear sight with a nicely visible front. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

March 13, 2013, 09:56 PM	#2
Contrast Man Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 178	I have guns with both dots and an outline and to be honest, I don't really notice a huge difference as long as the front sight is clearly visible to me. Now the figure 8 or snowman sights where you stack the dots is still a bit odd for me, but I only rented guns with those sights, don't own one...yet.

March 13, 2013, 10:02 PM	#3
IronRuger Member Join Date: August 3, 2012 Posts: 29	I am just trying to get use to it. Just looks funny to me, however like you said once I am sighted in I am not using the rear sight

March 13, 2013, 10:27 PM	#5
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Unless you want night sights, a little model paint will go a long way.

March 13, 2013, 10:55 PM	#6
labhound Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2010 Posts: 363	I bought a Glock 19 with the stock white U shaped rear sight. All of my other guns have three dot sights. This was my first Glock and I didn't know if I would like the sights or not but I actually like them.

March 13, 2013, 11:17 PM	#9
droptrd Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	im ok with the glock fieldgoal sights. not my favorite though. I put 3 dot night sights on all my glocks. much better for me

March 13, 2013, 11:23 PM	#11
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	Blacked out rear sight and visible front sight here. Ameriglo Hackathorns for me. __________________ "Without a rifle you are nothing, worthless, you are waiting for death, any minute, any second." -- Aron Bielski

March 13, 2013, 11:40 PM	#12
Sheriff Gotcha Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2012 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 236	I've only shot one gun with the U shaped sight. It was a Glock 19 and I can't say I was to fond of it. My guns are 3 dots or night sights.

March 14, 2013, 01:22 AM	#13
Gaerek Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 939	White Outline rear sight Vs. Dots? Turn the rear sight around. You'll be pleased with the result

March 14, 2013, 04:23 PM	#14
IronRuger Member Join Date: August 3, 2012 Posts: 29	I found a local shop that might have a replacement sight for me. if they don't have both front and rear that will fit this gun I will get just the front