Shooting Illustrated 6/2/2020
Red has the widest band, and green is in the middle of the visible-light spectrum, so it stands to reason these
would be popular as color options for a front sight.
A black front sight provides the traditional textbook sight picture, but that tome was written years ago. Is it still the ultimate solution? Experts at TruGlo and HiViz explain why their palettes don’t rival Sherwin Williams, but let’s start with the basics, first.
“A black front sight on a carry/self-defense handgun is not necessarily ideal as it does not help front-sight focus in all lighting conditions, especially in a situation of increased stress,†according to Trevor Young, director of sales at HiViz. “Adding contrast is key as it helps acquire the front sight in your peripheral vision long before a solid-black sight would. The result is that you can maintain a full view of the target and your front sight while moving the firearm into a shooting position and then transition into a sight picture in one fluid motion.â€
“Simply put, bright dots attract the eye,†Pinny Gale, TruGlo marketing manager explained. “A bright-colored sight is easier to find in low light. Even in full daylight, the increased contrast of a bright color makes it easier to properly focus on the sight. Bright-white lines or dots increase contrast, but certain colors can improve visibility even farther.â€
“Bright paint is great, but with a single reflective surface it will only be as bright as the light around it,†Gale explains.
“While paint will be better than a plain-black sight typically, it would not work in all shooting conditions and has a limited life span,†Young warned. “However, with few exceptions, a tritium/fiber-optic sight will get the job done.â€
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https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2020/6/2/what-color-front-sight-is-best/