Ameriglo Agent Sights on Brownells

[CLaw]

Didn't see it posted here, but looks like the Gen 5 sights with the "u" notch are now on sale at Brownells... Good deal for the Gen 4 and Gen 3 sights at 84.99.

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/sight-sets/agent-night-sight-set-for-glock--prod113320.aspx

[Gray222]

Didn't see it posted here, but looks like the Gen 5 sights with the "u" notch are now on sale at Brownells... Good deal for the Gen 4 and Gen 3 sights at 84.99.

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/sight-sets/agent-night-sight-set-for-glock--prod113320.aspx

If by Agent they mean FBI contract sights then they seem to have missed the fact Ameriglo has been selling them via their eBay page and direct sales for some time now...

[Tensaw]

Looking at the Brownells page, it shows the sights for the Gen 5 as being different than other Glock sights (.200 tall instead of whatever the standard is). Am I to understand that swapping sights across earlier generation Glocks over to a Gen 5 is a no go? Specifically, if you are going to put aftermarket sights on a Gen 5, will these be Gen 5 specific?

I have tried to keep up with the Gen 5 thread, but it is... lengthy. Forgive me if this was covered therein.

[Biggy]

So, I am waiting on the Ameriglo square notch (.165") square notch BOLD sights for my Gen 5 G19. I will probably be going with the .140" thick x 180" H green tritium front sight to get the 6 O'clock hold I prefer . Glock said at some point they will be available at their online store, but didn't know when. I don't believe they are currently available anywhere.

[M2CattleCo]

Looking at the Brownells page, it shows the sights for the Gen 5 as being different than other Glock sights (.200 tall instead of whatever the standard is). Am I to understand that swapping sights across earlier generation Glocks over to a Gen 5 is a no go? Specifically, if you are going to put aftermarket sights on a Gen 5, will these be Gen 5 specific?

I have tried to keep up with the Gen 5 thread, but it is... lengthy. Forgive me if this was covered therein.

The three Gen5 19s I put sights on required a .250" tall front with a .250" tall rear. .215" is what was most common for a 19 in the previous gens. If it was a 17 I think I would have needed a .265-.270" tall to get a drive the dot sight picture at 25y.

[Tensaw]

Thank you sir.

[CLaw]

Didn't know that they where sold via their eBay page or through direct sales. Thx for letting me know, Voodoo. I was a sucker and got this offer off Brownells to replace a set of sights that I had on an older 19 that the tritium lamps long ago died on me, not to mention that the rear sight always jabbed me (at least that is my justification...). lol Not sure why they are called the Agent. That is what Brownells called them, as well as what was labeled on the package. Not sure if they are the FBI contract sights or not.

[Gray222]

Didn't know that they where sold via their eBay page or through direct sales. Thx for letting me know, Voodoo. I was a sucker and got this offer off Brownells to replace a set of sights that I had on an older 19 that the tritium lamps long ago died on me, not to mention that the rear sight always jabbed me (at least that is my justification...). lol Not sure why they are called the Agent. That is what Brownells called them, as well as what was labeled on the package. Not sure if they are the FBI contract sights or not.

I mean, they were looking for a name for the sights, Agent sights is a pretty cool name/idea.
They are good sights, you'll do well with them.

[GAP]

Is the U-notch rear essentially this sight, but without the white outlines?

https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock/products/glock-u-notch-tritium-rears

Specifically wondering if they are .256” tall?

[Gray222]

Is the U-notch rear essentially this sight, but without the white outlines?

https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock/products/glock-u-notch-tritium-rears

Specifically wondering if they are .256” tall?

The FBI's are serrated rears.

[GAP]

The FBI's are serrated rears.

Yea, I know.. wondering more about the height.

[Gray222]

Yea, I know.. wondering more about the height.

I posted measurements

http://www.vdmsr.com/2017/09/ameriglo-bold-and-fbi-contract-sights.html

[ChknLivrNWsky]

Didn't see it posted here, but looks like the Gen 5 sights with the "u" notch are now on sale at Brownells... Good deal for the Gen 4 and Gen 3 sights at 84.99.

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/sight-sets/agent-night-sight-set-for-glock--prod113320.aspx

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but where are you seeing the ones for Gen 3?

I checked the link, but didn't see anything labeled specifically for the Gen 3. I only saw the description stating Gen 5 sights work with Gen 5 Glocks only.

Thanks

[WobblyPossum]

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but where are you seeing the ones for Gen 3?

I checked the link, but didn't see anything labeled specifically for the Gen 3. I only saw the description stating Gen 5 sights work with Gen 5 Glocks only.

Thanks

Sights for Gen 1-4 9mm are the same. The sights that say “9/40/357” should work for Gen3 guns.

I’m still not sure if Gen 5 sights are actually different except that a lot of them seem regulated for 147gr 9mm ammo and ate thus a little taller than usual.


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[ChknLivrNWsky]

Sights for Gen 1-4 9mm are the same. The sights that say “9/40/357” should work for Gen3 guns.

I’m still not sure if Gen 5 sights are actually different except that a lot of them seem regulated for 147gr 9mm ammo and ate thus a little taller than usual.


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Thanks

[AJLooch]

Hi everyone. I just received the Agent Sights from Brownells for the Glock 42/43 and while they look brand new, they may be made for a standard sized Glock. The rear is a square notch as opposed to the round notch I was supposed to get and the rear sight completely fills the rear dovetail (it would overhang the edge of a 42). Also the front sight sits back from the edge of the slide by almost a 1/4 inch. Anyone else have this set for a Glock 42/43 and do you have a similar fit issue?

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[M2CattleCo]

I want to try some of these sights but I think the .140" front is too wide, the .125" is just right, but a .160" rear notch is going to be too sloppy for me.

[littlejerry]

I want to try some of these sights but I think the .140" front is too wide, the .125" is just right, but a .160" rear notch is going to be too sloppy for me.

Agree 100%. For some reason a .125 front / .150 rear combo is a unicorn with Ameriglo. I like my Warren rear sights so I'd really just like to buy a .245 tall .125 wide green front from Ameriglo

[M2CattleCo]

I have a .125" front, .140" notch on my 19s right now and I don't wish the rear notch was wider, but I don't a think a .150" would hurt me.

[BaiHu]

So how can I find the old Ameriglo Bolds? I think voodoo_man said they're only carried through Glock now, correct?

I wish I had bought 2 back then ;(

GL-956
Green tritium, orange outline 125" wide front sight. Green tritium, black outline serrated rear sight. Square .165" notch.

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

Hello, I'm new here, but Ameriglo does make a .150 rear, square notch, version of the contract/FBI sights. They are not listed anywhere, but if you catch the right person on the phone they can be ordered.

[Hot Sauce]

Hello, I'm new here, but Ameriglo does make a .150 rear, square notch, version of the contract/FBI sights. They are not listed anywhere, but if you catch the right person on the phone they can be ordered.You don't have a part number, do you?

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

GL-90070-150N Glock Rear Sight .150 Square Notch (serrated, blacked out night sight)

Compatible Front for above using Gen 5 17 or 19

GL-212-200-125-OR Glock ProGlo Front .200H x .125W (night sight w/ orange dot outline)

I told them what I was looking for and these were the part numbers I was given.

[ST911]

Like. Centered in the dovetail, 147s run just a little high, most others POA/POI.

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[lwt16]

My old eyes really dig the Agent sights and I have most all of my carry pistols set up in some form or fashion of high vis front and blacked out rears.

My latest install is on my Sig P320 and I ordered the square orange front and a wide notch, blacked out rear square with trits. I think the notch is .180 if I remember right.

Haven't shot it yet (planning on doing that today).

[Blackbag]

GL-90070-150N Glock Rear Sight .150 Square Notch (serrated, blacked out night sight)

Compatible Front for above using Gen 5 17 or 19

GL-212-200-125-OR Glock ProGlo Front .200H x .125W (night sight w/ orange dot outline)

I told them what I was looking for and these were the part numbers I was given.

Thanks for the help. Called today and ordered a set for my incoming Gen 5. The guy on the phone was very nice and even gave me a LE discount.

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

Thanks for the help. Called today and ordered a set for my incoming Gen 5. The guy on the phone was very nice and even gave me a LE discount.

Welcome, glad to hear it went smooth. I'm gonna be due to buy another ProGlo front here soon.

[Steve m]

oneofthegood,

Can you post a pic of the sight?

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

Not at the moment. ST911's above pics are exactly the same except mine has a square notch and a hair smaller since I believe the U notch is .160 or .165. I have both and holding one on top of the other, the .150 square is noticeably smaller, but not by much. And since we are talking about it, I actually have went back to using the U notch. It's personal preference, but I think the U is serving me better.

[Steve m]

Sir,

Does the sight extend all the way to the rear of the slide?

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

Yes, same as the U notch and hangs over on the G34 gen 5.

[Steve m]

thanks, just what i am looking for.

[Blackbag]

Welcome, glad to hear it went smooth. I'm gonna be due to buy another ProGlo front here soon.

GoodGuy,

by the way are these square notch sights "drive the dot" or more like a six o'clock hold sight picture?

Thanks again

John

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

Drive the dot

[Blackbag]

Drive the dot

Thanks!

[Hot Sauce]

Welcome, glad to hear it went smooth. I'm gonna be due to buy another ProGlo front here soon.I'm confused. I thought the orange fronts were licensed exclusively to Glock and Ameriglo were just doing green now. Did all that noise die down without me noticing? Or does Glock only hold exclusivity on the .140 fronts?

[OneoftheGoodGuys]

I'm confused. I thought the orange fronts were licensed exclusively to Glock and Ameriglo were just doing green now. Did all that noise die down without me noticing? Or does Glock only hold exclusivity on the .140 fronts?

No idea if Glock or Ameriglo have the exclusive rights. In November I bought a set with .125 orange fronts off Ameriglo on ebay and in December bought another set straight through Ameriglo, if that helps.

[WobblyPossum]

I believe Ameriglo licensed the BOLD sights to Glock, meaning that specific sight package, not the concept of orange circle fronts paired with serrated tritium rears.

[JSGlock34]

I'm confused. I thought the orange fronts were licensed exclusively to Glock and Ameriglo were just doing green now. Did all that noise die down without me noticing? Or does Glock only hold exclusivity on the .140 fronts?

The Bold sights have a square notch. They are currently exclusive to Glock.

The Agent sights have a U notch. They are not exclusive.

The ProGlo front sights (https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock/products/glock-pro-glo-tritium-fronts) in .125 and .140 width varieties, in Lumigreen and Orange, are available from the Ameriglo website in a variety of heights (.165/.180/.200). At the .220 height, the only available color in a thin .125 sight is orange. At this time the .220 height Lumigreen .125 front sight appears exclusive to the Vickers Glocks from Lipseys.

[Hot Sauce]

No idea if Glock or Ameriglo have the exclusive rights. In November I bought a set with .125 orange fronts off Ameriglo on ebay and in December bought another set straight through Ameriglo, if that helps.

I believe Ameriglo licensed the BOLD sights to Glock, meaning that specific sight package, not the concept of orange circle fronts paired with serrated tritium rears.

The Bold sights have a square notch. They are currently exclusive to Glock.

The Agent sights have a U notch. They are not exclusive.

The ProGlo front sights (https://ameriglo.com/collections/glock/products/glock-pro-glo-tritium-fronts) in .125 and .140 width varieties, in Lumigreen and Orange, are available from the Ameriglo website in a variety of heights (.165/.180/.200). At the .220 height, the only available color in a thin .125 sight is orange. At this time the .220 height Lumigreen .125 front sight appears exclusive to the Vickers Glocks from Lipseys.

So if I'm understanding correctly the Bold sight package is what's exclusive to Glock. But if we want to buy separate front/rears that essentially recreate the same Bold package, that's fine via Ameriglo directly.

[JSGlock34]

So if I'm understanding correctly the Bold sight package is what's exclusive to Glock. But if we want to buy separate front/rears that essentially recreate the same Bold package, that's fine via Ameriglo directly.

I don't believe the square notch Bold rear sight is available from anywhere other than Glock.

[Hot Sauce]

I don't believe the square notch Bold rear sight is available from anywhere other than Glock.That was what I thought, until seeing the info that I'll place in a quote below, earlier in the thread. Ergo my confusion.


GL-90070-150N Glock Rear Sight .150 Square Notch (serrated, blacked out night sight)

Compatible Front for above using Gen 5 17 or 19

GL-212-200-125-OR Glock ProGlo Front .200H x .125W (night sight w/ orange dot outline)

I told them what I was looking for and these were the part numbers I was given.

[JSGlock34]

That was what I thought, until seeing the info that I'll place in a quote below, earlier in the thread. Ergo my confusion.

Is the Bold rear notch .150? I thought the Bold square notch was over .160...I understood it was (infinitesimally) wider than the U notch.

Give Ameriglo a call. Try asking for Myles - he helped me find a front sight I needed.

(I'm kinda curious now; I wouldn't mind a .150 rear notch option. I personally find a .125 front with a .140-.150 rear to be about optimal.)

[Hot Sauce]

Is the Bold rear notch .150? I thought the Bold square notch was over .160...I understood it was (infinitesimally) wider than the U notch.

Give Ameriglo a call. Try asking for Myles - he helped me find a front sight I needed.

(I'm kinda curious now; I wouldn't mind a .150 rear notch option. I personally find a .125 front with a .140-.150 rear to be about optimal.)Yeah I should have mentioned that it is the .150 but Bold style. That's exactly what got me so excited. In my opinion, a major improvement, and what I've wanted all along. For my eyes .125/.150 is the best combo I have found, and I prefer square notches.

[Exiledviking]

I too prefer a .125 front sight with a .140 rear sight. Works really well for my eyes.

I have a question regarding installation of the Ameriglo rear sights. Do you guys just push the rear sight in or do you fit it with a file?
I've read that Ameriglo says to just push the rear sight into the dovetail.

[WobblyPossum]

All of my AmeriGlo sights have fit fine with a sight pusher except for one I-Dot rear years ago that needed filing.


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[fatdog]

The three recent sets of these Ameriglo Agent sights I have done for friends with the gen 5 guns went in just fine with the sight pusher, no filing required.

[pangloss]

I've pushed on two sets (one U notch and one square notch) with no filing. I think Warren Tactical sights are the only ones I've ever had to file.

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[JSGlock34]

Looks like the Ameriglo Bold Sights are now available directly from Glock. Interestingly they do specify Gen 3/4 vs 5 models.

https://store.teamglock.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/l/glock_ameriglo_bold_sights_47285.jpg

https://store.teamglock.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ameriglo

[Trukinjp13]

I ordered a set of the mini agent sights for my new g43. Looking forward to them. I spent some time with my buddies g19.5 with agent sights and really grew to love them. That was with the thicker front sight.

I originally thought I may prefer the square notch to the u. But after running a few guns with u and square. I seem to pick up the u faster. It is nothing crazy. But since my p30 has U sights I prefer to keep some commonality between the two. Hoping for another g19.5 and throwing a set of agents on it.


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[WobblyPossum]

I ordered a set of the mini agent sights for my new g43. Looking forward to them. I spent some time with my buddies g19.5 with agent sights and really grew to love them. That was with the thicker front sight.

I originally thought I may prefer the square notch to the u. But after running a few guns with u and square. I seem to pick up the u faster. It is nothing crazy. But since my p30 has U sights I prefer to keep some commonality between the two. Hoping for another g19.5 and throwing a set of agents on it.


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During a recent class, Ken Hackathorn mentioned that most people pick up U notch sights faster because the eye naturally tried to center things in circles, similar to M16 peep sights. It makes sense but I’ve never tried any U notch rears for myself.


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[HopetonBrown]

Ken Hackathorn mentioned that most people pick up U notch sights faster because the eye naturally tried to center things in circles, similar to M16 peep sights.

Funny he picked square notch for his own signature sights.

[Clusterfrack]

I am a sights conservative. I don't like big sights, bold sights, or round notches. I've tried a bunch, and keep coming back to these combinations:

Black Rear: 0.115” notch
FO front sight: 0.100” wide

Black Rear: 0.125" notch
FO front sight 0.120" wide

Tritium 3 dot
Rear: 0.150 to 0.135” notch
Front: 0.125” width

[Trukinjp13]

Ordered a set for the g43 and a set for a future g19.5/g19x. After giving them a second chance I love them for a fighting pistol.

Few other goodies also.
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[Greg]

I am a sights conservative. I don't like big sights, bold sights, or round notches. I've tried a bunch, and keep coming back to these combinations:

Black Rear: 0.115” notch
FO front sight: 0.100” wide

Black Rear: 0.125" notch
FO front sight 0.120" wide

Tritium 3 dot
Rear: 0.150 to 0.135” notch
Front: 0.125” width

I bet you haven't hit 50 yet? I used to loves me some all black Heinie sights for competition guns.

Now I need a front sight that screams "Look at me" like an attention whore.

[Clusterfrack]

I bet you haven't hit 50 yet? I used to loves me some all black Heinie sights for competition guns.

Now I need a front sight that screams "Look at me" like an attention whore.

Yeah... Yes I have. Fortunately my eyes are still really good without glasses or contacts.

[Greg]

Well, I hope your eyes stay that way for many years.

I'm near sighted. Corrective lenses give me good distance vision but in close the corrective lenses + getting older means the sight are getting blurry.

Yes, it does suck.

[Clusterfrack]

Fortunately my right, dominant eye is nearsighted for a perfect front sight focus. Left eye is farsighted, so I can see the target at the same time. Seriously, I’ve been blessed by the gods of shooting.

You might try corrective lenses that do the same?

[dontshakepandas]

I just installed a set of these on my Gen 5 Glock and have some questions about the sight picture.

If I line up the top blade of the front sight with the top of the rear sight, the dot on the front sight is not in the center of the u notch in the rear (it is way at the top) and the tritium vials are not aligned. If I align the tritium vials the dot is centered in the notch, but the top of the sights aren't aligned.

Is something wrong here? I have Trijicon HDs on all of my other Glocks and they all have the tops of the sights, dot, and vials aligned together.

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[BJJ]

I am a sights conservative. I don't like big sights, bold sights, or round notches. I've tried a bunch, and keep coming back to these combinations:

Black Rear: 0.115” notch
FO front sight: 0.100” wide

Black Rear: 0.125" notch
FO front sight 0.120" wide

Tritium 3 dot
Rear: 0.150 to 0.135” notch
Front: 0.125” width

Clusterfrack

What make/model of tritium sights do you like? I would like to get some with those dimensions.

[Clusterfrack]

Clusterfrack

What make/model of tritium sights do you like? I would like to get some with those dimensions.

Ameriglo Operators for Glock. GL147 or 146. Now discontinued. :-(

Dawson for CZ P07.

[Cool Breeze]

Ameriglo Operators for Glock. GL147 or 146. Now discontinued. :-(

Dawson for CZ P07.The GL-147 were my preferred rear sight. Loved the rear aperture and yellow tritium/no white outline against a green tritium front. When I found out they were discontinued I got pretty upset. Can't find any old stock anywhere either. Ugh.

[cjb1911]

Looks like brownells is starting to get in the ameriglo agents with sig green. $15 premium :(