TRITIUM FIBER OPTIC (TFO) SIGHT SETS FOR GLOCK® Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
The TRITIUM FIBER OPTIC (TFO) sight sets for Glocks receive mixed reviews. Most users praise their visibility in various lighting conditions and quick target acquisition, making them suitable for aging eyes. However, issues arise with durability, installation challenges, and the sight's tendency to loosen or lose components over time. A few users report complete dissatisfaction, emphasizing a need for improvement in quality control.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Visibility
75%
A significant number of reviewers highlight the excellent visibility of TFO sights in both bright daylight and low light conditions. The combination of fiber optics and tritium ensures easy target acquisition, which is especially appreciated by users with aging eyesight or those engaged in shooting sports.
Durability
45%
While many users express satisfaction regarding the performance of the TFO sights, several report issues with the durability of the front sight, including instances of the fiber optic tube popping out or becoming loose. This inconsistency affects the product's perceived reliability, with some users recommending additional measures such as epoxy to secure them.
Installation Challenges
40%
Many reviewers point out difficulties during installation, particularly with certain sight dimensions not fitting securely into Glock slides. Users recommend utilizing tools like sight pushers to prevent damage during installation, with some alerting potential buyers to the need for minor adjustments.
Design Flaws
30%
A notable concern raised is the potential design flaws of the TFO sights, particularly regarding the front sight's stability. Some users remark that the screws may not hold the sights firmly in place, leading to functionality issues over time. This aspect significantly impacts customer satisfaction and raises questions about quality control.
Overall Satisfaction
55%
Despite the mixed experiences, there is a general consensus that many users find the TFO sights to be a practical upgrade from factory options. Users commend their performance, ease of use, and suitability for day and night shooting scenarios, indicating that many still prefer these sights over others available on the market.
Excellent Tritium Fiberoptic Sight, Might Require Elevation Adjustment
This Glock HIGH TFO set replaced an older one on a Gen3 Glock21 that's tritium lost its luminosity over time. (The fiberoptic portion was still fine.) The new front sight is identical and the rear sight's height is the same as the older version but it is narrower. I rate it at only 4/5 because TruGlo's elevation point-of-impact is often not correct as they come and might require shimming.
Check your slide first
Only 4 stars but it's probably not the sights fault. Think about your slide first. I didn't. The rear sight sits over the RMR cutout on my slide. Not a problem since I'd probably replace the sights with suppressor height sights if I installed an optic. Also, the front sight is long, so if you have any cutouts on the top of your slide, it might look weird. The screw that came installed in the front sight wouldn't completely tighten the sight. Fortunately, they provided a second, shorter screw in the package for just this condition. After installing the shorter screw, it tightened down perfect. Don't forget blue loctite. Not sure I like this yet, but the yellow rear sights are slightly brighter than the green front sight in dark conditions. I'd rather have it the other way around.
TFO FIBER OPTIC
Great during low light and daylight shooting. Not so much, at night.
Good, but....
I have several sets of these on Glocks. They are easy to see for tired eyes and are the brightest I've found. However, for close to the body carry, they rust easily. I used automotive rust converter to prime them and painted them flat black. Have to touch them up about once a month.
Careful Installation = Great Sights
These sights show up great compared to nonfiber optic sights, as if they are lit up during day. Glow plenty bright at night, not as bright as standard night sights, but plenty bright. Only issue is these sights A.Sometimes fall out, so you need to epoxy or nail polish them in place, B. Can have problems with gun solvent, C. Break easily during install. Make sure they are installed with sight pusher!!

