Anyone run Dawson Precision on their carry gun

Dismas316 · Jul 31, 2016

I was wondering if anyone runs dawson precision sights on their edc? I had an opportunity to shoot one and I really liked the very thin front post. Now I think they may have been the competition sights so I would prefer to utilize for edc. I'm specifically thinking of replacing the sights on my 229 which has the orange dot from ameriglo.

Of the sights I currently have, I prefer the TFO fiber optic that is on my tacops over all the others including the legion x-rays. That said, I really think I may prefer the thinner front post from dawson over all the others, just really super easy to get accurate hits. Anyone have thoughts, comments, suggestions? As always thanks for any input.

wisemenofgotham · Jul 31, 2016

The DP fiber optic competition sights are my go-to sights, especially due to the thin front post. Previously, I used Trijicon's HD Orange sights on everything. Now, I use a weapon light on all my carry firearms so it works well for me (Inforce APL). I would say do it.

Trijicon HD Orange

DP Fiber Optic

Willard · Jul 31, 2016

Dismas316, do you think it is because of the "light" gap between the front and rear sight allowing you to distinguish the front post from the rear notch?
With a narrower front post, and the same notch width you will have more "Light" surrounding the post, possibly making it easier to center the post in the notch.
I can understand it if your eyes are like mine, getting older, and harder to focus. That's why my "reading glasses", are "always" with me.

Dismas316 · Jul 31, 2016

Yes, I think that may apply here. My eyes certainly are gettting older so that would make sense.

Vij - I wondered it you were going to chime in. Your 226 set up continues to cost me.

Not likely to run a light on my gun. But as with yours, got to shoot another this past week with the dawson and just like yours really liked them a lot.

Eldos1 · Jul 31, 2016

I upgraded my CZ p-07 with them for carry. I will say that the front sight is cut at right angles, so it can dig in a bit from a draw. I took a file and just broke the edge slightly and it fixed this.

Dismas316 · Jul 31, 2016

Any chance you can post a picture? Thx

Eldos1 · Jul 31, 2016

Just break the edge. You can run your finger on it and tell.

yellowlt7 · Jul 31, 2016

I love Dawson sights. I'd also add they are great bunch of guys over at Dawson. I had the privilege of buying one of my STI's from them and the way they treat the customer is second to none.

357MAGNOLE · Jul 31, 2016

Which size front and rears are for the 320 C?

wisemenofgotham · Jul 31, 2016

This is what I have on my P320c:

https://dawsonprecision.com/1-seller-dawson-precision-sig-p320-competition-fixed-sight-set-black-rear-fiber-optic-front/

-Dawson Competition Black Fixed Rear .200 Tall x .135 Notch Width
-Dawson Fiber Optic Front Sight .205 Tall x .100 Wide Patridge

Redcat94 · Jul 31, 2016

I don't use FO on my carry guns. But for range use Dawson Precision are the best I've ever used.

7Left · Aug 1, 2016

I've got DP fiber optic fronts on my range/competition guns. I would not be opposed to putting them on my carry guns. I've just been too lazy to buy them.

jeff s · Aug 1, 2016

I have a set of Dawson Precision black-on-black sights on my P320c that TheSigArmorer installed; I really like them.

154 · Aug 1, 2016

I really liked the very thin front post.

I'd have no issue in competition but they tend to break rather easily. Fine when a new one can be quickly installed. But under rough treatment, I'd have serious concerns.

Anyone run Dawson Precision on their carry gun

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