I have HexSites on some of my pistols. Why did I do this?
There are a number of advantages that the HexSites have over standard sights which have their origin in the target shooting and competition world.
1. Hexagonal design in the rear sight. See the picture of the rear sight above. The hexagonal design provides 16 points of alignment for the eye. This design allows the eye to easily center the rear sight on the front sight. A circle or peep sight has no points of reference for the eye to use to center the rear sight. A circle or peep sight is at a disadvantage when using a pistol.
2. Threat focus - Standard target sighting systems require the shooter to focus on the front sight while keeping the rear sight and threat out of focus. With the HexSite, the focus is on the threat. The design permits the HexSite to be focused on the threat. This takes full advantage of the eye's desire to focus on the threat, not on the front sight.
3. By focusing on the threat the HexSite is much easier to use for someone who has eye accommodation problems. Those persons who are near sighted find the HexSite will work well for them.
4. Cross dominant shooters. Since the HexSite relies on a threat focus, the cross dominant shooter does not need to adjust their head to shoot a pistol with a HexSite.
5. Ability to shoot with both eyes open. Often a shooter who uses conventional target sights must close the non-dominant eye to shoot effectively. This is not the case with the HexSite. I am cross dominant so I am well aware of this issue. FYI, I DO NOT AGREE with those instructors who try to convert the dominate eye of a person they are training. If you want to hear more from me on this subject get in contact with me.
In my opinion the only sighting system that competes with a HexSite is a red dot system such as those now being used by our armed forces. Several companies now make red dot sights that are designed to fit on pistols. Jpoint and Trijicon RMR LED are examples of this technology.
http://www.eabco.com/jpoint01.html
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