Combat Sights Vs Target Sights With Tactical Hyve – Major Shooting Pros and Cons
If you’re an iron sight shooter, you probably have come across both combat sights and target sights. However, are you aware of the major pros and cons of each?
This video talks about the main advantages and disadvantages of combat sights vs target sights.
In addition to what is mentioned in the video, the actual shape of one’s front sight or rear sight can have an effect, too. For example, some combat sights have rounded edges so that the sights have less chance of snagging against clothing during a concealed carry draw. There are some manufacturers who have created hybrid sights that aim to provide the best of both worlds.
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I thought there was some additional functionality with combat sights. The rear sight being a 90 degree angle to allow the slide to rack on a belt or table top.
Great info!!! Do you use CLP on your forearms too?
All depends if ur carrying it during a mass shoting scenario ,then every sight is combats sights ,
Thank you!
A difficult ( ? ) question: what sights to use when you compete in ipsc with a glock 19 witch is also your ccw pistol ?
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Iron sights are my primary. #TeamTritium!
I love the fact you added the Graphics in the video to explain exactly what you’re referring to. This is going to be an excellent video to show new shooters
I still practice with irons on every range trip which current is once per week and I usually fire around 200 rounds of 9mm BUT I do most of my pistol shooting with a Trijicon RMR.
However because I've been practicing so much for the last couple years I can make hits at 100 yards on a steel gong with either irons or RMR and I can even do it with a little .22lr Sig Mosquito pistol. It's easier with an RMR but now that I've really put some rounds through my guns and set aside at least one day a week to training I can do it consistently with both irons and the optic.
I don't think words mean what you think they mean.
Precision is the ability to repeat.
Accuracy is the ability to hit the bullseye.
I can have an accurate gun with bad precision. It's called combat accuracy… 2-4 MOA. You can accurately hit your target but you have terrible precision or repeatability to hit the same spot of the target. However, you still hit the target with every shot. Accurate but not precise. Target sites help precision shot placement, combat sites allow for accurate shot placement
Very helpful video, as I have explained many times to my students.
I prefer battlesights, most combat rifles have battle sights which is the thicker front post bulkier look. Now why? Number 1 reason is Windage advantage. With thin front sights yes your more precise however when it comes to windage your gonna have to now aim off target with this thin fine sights.
Comparing the Springfield 1903 front sight to a m1 Garand. The Springfield 1903 was a target rifle brought to the battlefield. Did it do its job? Yes! USMC riflemen in ww1 we’re shooting and hitting Germans at 800 meters. Ww2 kicks off but the engagements are now closer due to environment, tactics, etc… the m1 Garand has a thicker blockier front sight but medium size aperture giving the rifle a quick acquisition in close quarters. When it came to long distance rather adjusting your entire sights by clicking left or right. You would do a hold over. Taking that small part of the thicker front sight on a target and just moving it over slightly does the same as adjusting your sights but without touching them.
This the became to be the battle sight zero. At that time the m1 Garand typically was zeroed at 100 yards. If 100 yards was not given then a 50 yard zero will do just as good but not as precise. Now why a 50 yard zero. Well bullets have this thing called ballistics where a bullet shoots out of the barrel and flies in the air. As it’s flying it’s also falling and eventually hitting the ground.
What the military found was a 50 yard zero was able to hit dead center at 50, rise up a inch or sometimes half a inch at 100 and back down at 200 close to dead center. Without adjusting your sights at all your sights can hit just about anything from 50-200 yards or meters.
It’s interesting how YT throttles the speed on this and similar channels (slow as molasses … resolution at 240px for it to play at all, but it pauses and spins forever still) vs immediately switching (only for testing) to e.g. CNN where it plays at 1080p no problem. But the commercials (also on this channel) plays at 1080 … and fast and crystal clear).
Big tech …
I sent an email on Monday to claim my swag package for last weeks Blast Off Mondays raffle. Haven’t received a response yet. Just checking up so I don’t get forgotten!
Is anyone aware of a high visibility tritium front sight for the S&W Bodyguard 380 (same sights fit in the Ruger LCP max).
I can't seem to find one.
Anyone have any experience with Ameriglo's i-Dot sights? I'm considering putting them on my Shield.
Hey miles, I particularly like your videos because I'm a new shooter, got my carry permit about a year ago and have felt like there's such a large learning curve and guns are extremely complex. I'd like to see a video for new shooters on the AR 15, The dos and don'ts of building your own, certain things to watch out for, compatibility of parts, and basically strip the gun and explain what does what.
Great video
Your video editing guy is awesome with this video turning you into a front sight post 😁. I have Dawson precision fiber optic sights on my Walther Q5 match and I can hit a steel plate at 100 yards without even trying. Try that with my HK P30 and it just ain’t happening lol. But…I can get back on target quicker and follow up shots happen much faster with my P30, it’s simply because I’ve got this giant fluorescent front sight post that sticks out much easier to pick up. I do love fiber optic sights for outdoor ranges, man they glow bright.
Great video!!!
Night sights to me, are useless with the exception that it makes seeing your gun in the dark on a nightstand. But once that weapon light shines, those sights are blacked out. Serrated rear from CZ and a Dawson fiber optic front.
I really never noticed which sights I had. I even went and checked my hand guns. One is target and the other is combat sights. I even tried the drill. I really did enjoyed the video, good job brother!
Cool video, good info. I must say you need more baby-oil on them arms! your arms were glistening with oil like 2 bronzed bratwursts on the grill at high noon on a 4th of July barbecue.
there is no such thing as target sights or combat sights….. there are just iron sights…. find the one that works for you
Love the video needed a refresher so far hooked
Personally I prefer the most precision aim I any environment. I like fiber optic on all pistols. The large sights just get in the way imo.
thank you.
Myles, you're very good at explaining these concepts in a no nonsense, idiot proof way. I'm a seasoned combat shooter myself, and I can still find information to take away from your videos. Keep up the good work, my friend. You're doing a great job, and I've started recommending your videos (along with others from other pros on Youtube) to my younger soldiers coming up in the game. There are simply some things that are better explained by more eloquent folks than me. You're a great resource for that purpose. Thank you.
Thank you
I have used the Truglo TFX Pro on my Glock 22 and Glock 27, really like these sights. I have used them for a long time
Great video, thanks
Very solid explanation.
Do you have a video on zeroing irons? Thanks! Love this channel.
Great video thanks👍
Target sights that have exposed fiber optic also prone to be broken and users need to prepare replacement fiber optic so may not be ideal for conceal carry.
Great video!!! 👍
That's the problem I got with the Canik Rival, the front sight is really thin compared to the rear sights and at quick shots it's all over.