You're going into a whole new world of customization. In general, yes, some people prefer the "no dot", or "plain" iron sights. I'm getting the sense is that you use your dots to get your sight alignment, which isn't really the right way to do it.

Glock.pro user jlweems had a great post about how to use sights properly-- but I can't find it. It might have been a Blog post that got wiped out when Glock.pro eliminated the entire Blog section with one keystroke. Can anyone find his post??

Here's a useful link-- from people who'll do a much better job of explaining the dots versus no dot sights:
sights « Search Results « PowerFactor Show

If you don't want to watch the whole Part One episode, go to about 26:00 and watch until the end.

Originally Posted by pistolcompetitor

You're going into a whole new world of customization. In general, yes, some people prefer the "no dot", or "plain" iron sights. I'm getting the sense is that you use your dots to get your sight alignment, which isn't really the right way to do it.

Glock.pro user jlweems had a great post about how to use sights properly-- but I can't find it. It might have been a Blog post that got wiped out when Glock.pro eliminated the entire Blog section with one keystroke. Can anyone find his post??

Here's a useful link-- from people who'll do a much better job of explaining the dots versus no dot sights:
sights « Search Results « PowerFactor Show

If you don't want to watch the whole Part One episode, go to about 26:00 and watch until the end.

It was a blog post which is no longer on the forum. I looked for it yesterday when I saw this post. Maybe he'll be along shortly and has a copy of it he can re-post. We probably need to make it a sticky if he does.

I have a Iver Johnson 1911 that came with plain sights. Being accustomed to 3 dot sights I decided I preferred at least a white front sight. I got some white sight paint and painted the front post. I like it. This is only a range gun so I am not terribly worried about super fast target acquisition or low light shooting. I find it does make it easier to distinguish proper sight alignment having the front post contrast against the back notch. I don't have to look at the sights as much since the front sight stands out against the rear. I did the dame thing on my Ruger LCP, which doesn't really have sights. Its more of a pimple for the front and an almost non-existent rear notch. I painted the front post bright orange and the rear white. Looks like a Frankenstein, but it gives a good reference on the sights. Your mileage may vary.