Category: Reviews

Glock Sight Comparison: Ameriglo vs Meprolight vs TruGlo TFO

Firearms, Gunsmithing, Optics
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I’m in the process of upgrading the sights on a few of my pistols so I figured I should get a variety of sights and do a quick once over on them all… In this round I have access to a set of Ameriglo (GL-115) sights, a set of Meprolight (ML-10224) sights and a set of TruGlo TFO (TG131GTIY) fiber optic sights; all are for standard Glock pistols (9mm, .40, etc) and are Tritium powered night sights.

It is worth noting, the Ameriglo sights are marked as Trijicon sights; from what I’ve read the metal portions of the sights are made by Ameriglo, but the Tritium inserts are designed and made by Trijicon.

Tritium (T, 3H)
Tritium is a radioactive isotope of Hydrogen that emits electrons that can cause phosphors to glow and be used as self-powered lighting devices called betalights. This is used in many things, like watches and night sights. Tritium is very expensive costing around $30,000 USD per gram.
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Lets see how they stack up…
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Maryland Gun Works (MGW) Sight Pro Tool

Gunsmithing, Tools
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I don’t know how it is in your area, but here in California, most gun shops either don’t install sights, charge an arm and a leg for the installation, or wont install them unless you buy them from them at inflated prices.

This led me to begin searching for a more economical way to install sights on a bunch of my guns, some friends guns, and for being able to do changes of sights for reviews and testing. In my search I found that there are more than a few options, everything from DIY style contraptions to specific branded installers for specific sight and gun models.

I wanted something that would last, work with multiple firearms, and not damage and slides, sights, or anything else for that matter. The only “real” option that I found was the MGW Sight Pro tool. I say real, because for my use, I wanted something that was good but not $600 and would work with a bunch of different models (instead of having 10 different tools). The Sight Pro can be picked up from places like Midway USA or Brownells for around $329.99.
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SWFA SS 10×42 Scope

Optics, Reviews

I purchased a SWFA SS 10×42 scope (the ‘SS’) many years ago, and have been using it, with great success.
 
At the time I purchased the scope, the $299.95 price was, by far, the most expensive optic I had ever purchased. And even at that low relative price, I have been nothing by extremely happy with the optical quality and overall functionality of the scope. I have used other high-priced scopes and in more than one occasion preferred the SS over options that have cost 4-5x as much.
 

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Optics on a budget (Military Arms)

Optics

Not everyone has $1,000+ to spend on an optic for their fancy new rifle. In the video below, Mac @ Military Arms goes over some of the more budget friendly options he’s been able to find.
 
He makes the great point “I have a lot of guns, and honestly I cannot afford to put a Aimpoint T1-Micro on every thing I own.” – Mac (4:11) As your collection of firearms starts to grow, you will run into this issue; and moving optics and having to re-zero on every outing just doesn’t work out!
 
So, if you’re in the market for a budget optic, check out the video below… It may help you make a decision on what to buy.
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Freedom Munitions – 9mm Ammo

Ammunition, Reviews

I found the Freedom Munitions website a while back when I was attempting to hunt down some ammunition. I liked their prices, and they seem to be a small business that had pretty good reviews, from what I could find.
 
When the time came that I actually needed to get some more ammunition, I decided to place a “test” order for 500 rounds of 9mm (124gr RN, New).
 

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I placed the order via the website, and everything went very smoothly. I received transaction information via e-mail and shipping and tracking information quickly. Everything shipped (and I had the tracking number) within a day. This is something that I have come to appreciate from businesses. Prompt and accurate information is KEY to a good customer experience.
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