{"id":1427,"date":"2023-12-07T18:57:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1427"},"modified":"2023-12-07T18:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:57:17","slug":"what-they-are-and-how-they-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1427","title":{"rendered":"What They Are and How They Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Recently, two of the high-end pistols I tested sported fiber-optic front <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/sights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sights<\/a>. So have a number of relatively inexpensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handguns<\/a> and a lever-action .22 caliber rifle. In fact, fiber-optics are so prevalent, they demand a hard look at their capability. <\/p>\n<p>At one time, fiber-optics were add-on features, and they are still available as aftermarket accessories. Some folks <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/handguns-fiber-optic-or-night-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prefer night sights<\/a>. Target shooters seem to prefer all-black sights. But experienced shooters that understand that sights must be flexible in many lighting conditions, at different ranges and against different targets, often prefer fiber-optic sights. <\/p>\n<p>I have fired many firearms equipped with fiber-optics and find them excellent choices. The fiber-optic is more properly termed an optical fiber. <\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rdf_dec23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rdf_dec23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"SIG P320 With Fiber Optic Sights\" class=\"wp-image-63831 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"526\" height=\"543\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=991%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 991w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=290%2C300&amp;ssl=1 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=768%2C794&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=1486%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1486w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=1982%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1982w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=890%2C920&amp;ssl=1 890w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=526%2C543&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=526%2C543&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"SIG P320 With Fiber Optic Sights\" class=\"wp-image-63831\" width=\"526\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=991%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 991w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=290%2C300&amp;ssl=1 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=768%2C794&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=1486%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1486w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=1982%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1982w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?resize=890%2C920&amp;ssl=1 890w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>This TruGlo sight offers an excellent picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Benefits of Fiber-Optics<\/h2>\n<p>The fiber-optic is a flexible, colored fiber that transmits light through its total length. The fiber-optic is a mix of plastic and glass. The fiber isn\u2019t very thick at all, but features a sheath surrounding the fiber itself. It is sometimes called a fiber cable. <\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rdf_dec23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rdf_dec23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>These fiber-optics do not reflect or bend light, they absorb light, and this results in high visibility. The outer sheath is, however, reflective. So, the fiber-optic results in a core material surrounded by reflective material. Light isn\u2019t transmitted, but rather trapped in the tube and is visible from the shooter\u2019s end. <\/p>\n<p>Fiber-optics are available in a wide range of color. Red and orange are common. Some seem to find green the best choice for their eyes. Fiber-optics are bright and the eye easily picks them up. Accuracy is enhanced, especially when <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/speed-accuracy-accurate-aimed-fire-ends-fights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speed<\/a> is involved. The brighter fiber-optic is much easier to quickly get on target. <\/p>\n<p>While fast shooting is one advantage, fiber-optics are also well-suited to accurate fire at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/shoot-handgun-long-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">longer ranges<\/a>. In dim light, they do not glow as tritium does, but in all but total darkness, fiber-optic sights offer a superior aiming point for iron sights, and in bright light are generally superior to night sights. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"green fiber optic front sight\" class=\"wp-image-91938 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"607\" height=\"468\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=607%2C468&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=607%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"green fiber optic front sight\" class=\"wp-image-91938\" width=\"607\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SW-MP-22-Mag-9.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>A fiber-optic front sight is a good touch on the M&amp;P .22 Magnum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price isn\u2019t everything, but fiber-optics are less expensive than night sights. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/sights\/?fq=brand%3AHiviz&amp;fq=price%3A5%2C492&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HiViz Shooting Systems<\/a> fiber-optic sights are a staple among handgunners. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?fq=brand%3ACZ-USA&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CZ<\/a> I own has a special attachment. \u201cWayne\u2019s old gun\u201d features HiViz sights. I have a spare rod kit just in case, but the protected nature of the design makes this unlikely.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Durability?<\/h2>\n<p>Some will ask if fiber-optics are fragile. On their own, they well may be. This is why Les Baer, among others, supplies spare fiber-optic tubes with their pistols. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/sights\/?page=1&amp;fq=brand%3ATRUGLO&amp;fq=price%3A5%2C492&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TruGlo<\/a> sights are a good design, in that the front post and rear sight protect the fiber-optic from damage, making for a remarkably rugged unit. The sights combine tritium and fiber-optics for superb 24-hour capability. <\/p>\n<p>I have tested these sights in several configurations on all types of handguns with excellent results. They are versatile, affordable, and offer good accuracy potential. It is difficult to choose, all variations seem viable, but I think the TruGlo TFX is well-suited to personal defense. The fiber-optic unit is well-protected. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"TRUGLO Sights\" class=\"wp-image-63833 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"527\" height=\"527\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=920%2C920&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=527%2C527&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=527%2C527&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TRUGLO Sights\" class=\"wp-image-63833\" width=\"527\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?resize=920%2C920&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>TruGlo offers a wide variety of excellent gear options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>My variants feature a white circle around the front dot. I like the contrast offered by these sights. The TFO offers the option of using the rear sight to rack or release the slide from slide lock.<\/p>\n<h2>It\u2019s All About Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to accuracy potential, fiber-optic sights really shine \u2014 pun intended. The sights are highly visible in any type of light, making for a good <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/basics-sight-alignment-sight-picture-trigger-control-hitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sight picture<\/a>. Use the standard sight alignment, control the trigger, and you get a hit. <\/p>\n<p>When you choose a front sight, there is some concern a wide front sight will subtend the target \u2014 cover so much of the target at long range that accuracy is difficult \u2014 but I have done good shooting with fiber-optics. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Les Baer 1911 \" class=\"wp-image-63834 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1266%2C845&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6.jpg?resize=580%2C386&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6.jpg?resize=580%2C386&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Les Baer 1911 \" class=\"wp-image-63834\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?resize=1266%2C845&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Don\u2019t forget the 1911 \u2013 it may be upgraded as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Les Baer 572 Hemi comes with a three-inch group guarantee at 50 yards.\u00a0 It also features a fiber-optic front sight. That tells us something about how far fiber-optics have come. <\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>If you need something to help with visual acuity or to be all you can be, consider fiber-optic sights, they may be the right choice for your shooting style.<\/p>\n<h4>Have you ever tried fiber-optic sights? <strong>What type of sights do you prefer on your pistols? Let us know in the Comment section<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published in February of 2021. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=fiber-optic-sights-what-they-are-how-they-work\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, two of the high-end pistols I tested sported fiber-optic front sights. So have a number of relatively inexpensive handguns and a lever-action .22 caliber rifle. In fact, fiber-optics are so prevalent, they demand a hard look at their capability. At one time, fiber-optics were add-on features, and they are still available as aftermarket accessories. 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