Focusing on Front Sight when using Night Sights

[sschrick]

So, I have both an XD9 and EMP 9.

When shooting the XD, I have no problems focusing on the front sight only, since the rear sight gap is 3.8mm. Still using factory stock sights for daylight shooting.

When shooting in daylight conditions with the EMP, I can still focus on the front sight, but it is a little more difficult, since the rear sight gap is 3.2mm and shorter barrel.

but, in dark conditions using the Trijicon night sites that were factory installed on the EMP, I have a hell of a time focusing only on the front sight.

any suggestions?

[quietguy]

I prefer the sights that have a different color rear for this purpose. My favorite setup is the green front and amber rear.

[Tncobra]

I went to glowing front sight only. At night I tended to line up three dots, then the target. Too much time has passed by then. Generally during daylight I dont use the sights at all in defensive shooting.

[TNWNGR]

It’s trite but true, you must train and practice enough that you really don’t think about how you’re using your sights. Then as your running speed or shoot on the move drills everything is instinctive line up, center and shoot. Here’s where you’ll get your best groups and shot placement and have begun to develop a solid foundation in defensive pistol shooting. I’ve spent thousands of dollars in training, equipment and ammunition as well as a significant amount of time in order to simply acquire competency.

Now, as to a more specific application of night sights in low light to dark conditions: center the front dot between the two rear dots. Transfer focus to the front keeping the front ball centered, your flashlight or gun light will provide the illumination for finer adjustments. If you practice some with night sights only you’ll easily do center mass shoots in the 15-30 foot range. Using a flashlight will make 15-20 yard shots achievable.

[DaveTN]

any suggestions?

Practice Point Instinct Shooting when you aren’t target shooting. You may not have the ability or the time to get a sight picture in an SD shooting.