FIXED OR ADJ. SITES

jjce11

August 06, 2003 19:59

Would would be more ideal as a self defense weapon. A 45 with or without adj. sites?

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  allechalley

  August 06, 2003 21:23

  This is my opinion, as I'm sure you'll get others to the contrary,
  generally I'd take the fixed sights. Usually, they are less pronounced so there's less to snag. The makers are getting adj. sights more sleek so it's less a problem than it was and there are better sights that are fixed for carry use(less sharp edges).
  
  The emphasis is on the front sight as for concealed you aren't supposed to be figuring on a long distance stand off fight. That's why most reviews for concealed are tested at 5 to 10 yards. Smooth, fast draw, safe, no light triggers and center of body mass hits that you can do with awareness is what's important. Accuracy is great but
  we're looking for defensive action.

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  brecht

  August 06, 2003 21:32

  I'd go with the fixed sights, too. But the 45 is too big for my opinion to carry around with you all the time. A 9mm perfomance bullet will do the same job in a smaller gun.
  
  in a world full of compromise some don't

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  5randall45

  August 06, 2003 21:37

  That depends on a lot of variables. Are you going to settle on one defense load and use it exclusively? As long as that load prints point of aim with them, fixed sights are a good choice. Less complicated and/or prone to damage than adj. sights, but your choice of other bullet weights may be limited. Adj. sights, while maybe not quite as durable as fixed, allow you a much wider range of loads that will shoot to point of aim. You get more versatility with adj. sights.If you are going with one load and one type of use only, fixed will be fine. But, if you want more load choice and are going want more than one type of use from your pistol, go with adj. sights.
  
  Hope this helps, 5randall45

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  bambihunter

  August 06, 2003 21:46

  I'd generally say fixed, but some of that depends on your type of carry. For concealed carry, a very low-profile adjustable or fixed. For open carry (LEO or for a defensive sidearm while hunting) then I'd choose adjustable sights as a good open-carry holster shouldn't snag and there's the off chance that you might need to make a more accurate shot.
  I think as long as they are low and you are used to the holster and how you can get the gun from it, then you should be ok. One suggestion would be to buy your gun and holster at the same time then you could likely practice drawing it some to see how it feels.
  
  Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!
  Benjamin Franklin

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  p3skyking

  August 06, 2003 23:15

  Fixed sights. It's a handgun made for close in shooting. If you think you need adjustable sights, you need to grab a rifle anyway.
  
  He That Pays The Piper Calls The Tune.

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  bobski

  August 07, 2003 04:28

  if its going to be yours and no one elses, fixed. if you plan to sell it or let somone else in the family shoot it for practice, adjustable; since, no to sets of eyes are the same, without adjustable sights, someone will end up shooting kentucky windage with it. but that is teaching bad habits. some will argue that theres no time to adjust sights in combat. true. so then the arguement can be made that neither is the best choice. why use a set of fixed sights if they arent going to work? follow me? its an old method thats been around for yeeears. if its going to be a family defense gun, have everyone learn to shoot it with the sights off.
  
  former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.

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  He Dog

  August 07, 2003 06:44

  I second Bambihunters post. My thoughts exactly.
  
  My heros have always killed cowboys.

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  Nomad00

  August 07, 2003 07:29

  For self defense I'd go with the adjustable sights. I have two guns with fixed sights and I have to find the most accurrate load (lesser of evils in my cases) and from a lot of shooting learn the "eye-picture" for that gun. Instead, I'd rather look down each gun the same way and have it shoot where I'm looking. But carry can be a different story.
  
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  brecht

  September 20, 2003 07:50

  the ususal distance in a gunfight is 30 feet or less. At this distance it does not matter since there in no or little variability
  from bullet to bullet
  
  in a world full of compromise some don't

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  Colt Super

  September 21, 2003 04:41

  Fixed sights for a self defense pistol, for the reason brecht mentioned.
  
  However... If you want maximum reliability - which I'd think you would for defense - a revolver is the best pick for a shooter that is not extremely experienced. Maybe one of the seven shooters from S&W or Taurus?

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