Warren Tactical 2 dot NIght Sight review

[State Man G35]

Hey guys,

Just picked up the Warren Tactical 2 dot night sights from MLE Shooting Sports (+1 BTW)and figured I'd post a review and range report. Test pistol is a G35, 3.5 connector and polished internals. Came stock with the white outline sights but since I'm going to be carrying this pretty soon, I knew I needed night sights.

Here she is the day she came home:

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Up until a few weeks ago I had pretty much decided that the only sights for me were the Heinie Slant Pro Straight Eights. Then I came across the Warren Tactical Night Sights and things got a little more complicated. The thing that bothered me about the Heinie's was the rear was more rectangular in shape than the Warren's which have a taper towards the top. The Warren's also have a U-shaped notch in the rear where the Heinie's are flat. Here's what I'm talking about.

The Heinie's Rear:



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And the Warren's Rear (sorry it's blurry but you get the idea):

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I figured the taper on the Warren's would allow me to find the front sight faster as the taper draws my eye towards the top center of the rear sight. I have fondled some of Bill Wilson's 1911's with their "Combat Pyramid" sights in the past and I really liked how fast they seemed. I elected to go with the 2 dot system. I have mostly carried 3 dot night sights and the problem I ran into was all the dots were the same size and color so it took waaay longer to find the front sight. The Warren 2 dot night sights have a large green tritium dot up front with a white surround. The rear is a small amber dot without any colored surround. Playing around with them the first night I had them was incredible. They are very fast, and there's no confusion as to which dot is the front sight: It's the big green one and you can't miss it. Some more pics:

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Side View:

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On to the range:

Took a box of 50 reloads. using a 6 o'clock hold, POA equaled POI. fired 3 mags (45 rounds) without a hitch, and the holes went where I aimed 'em. Here's the remaining 5 rounds fired at ~7 yards, standing in an Isocoles stance (try not to laugh):


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In conclusion, I am VERY pleased with these sights. They are well thought out, well constructed, and fast to the eyes - perfect for a combat pistol. Thanks for bearing with me if you read this far...and I hope this review was helpful.

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[Ramjet38]

I also purchased from MLE Shooting Sports a set of Warren Tactical sights. I’m very happy. A great night sight, a great target sight, and a great hunting sight (have a G20).

The cut down corners allow you to see more of your target. The backward tilt of the rear sight knocks down glare without the serrations that Heinie sights have.

An overall clean, effective, and quality sight that is useful for any purpose.


:)

[RayB]

Interesting stuff guys! Thanks! :thumbsup:

--Ray

[snarbles]

Looking at getting these myself. Now I can't decide between the warren tactical 2 dot or the Sevigny carry 2 dot night sights.

[Ramjet38]

Originally posted by snarbles
Looking at getting these myself. Now I can't decide between the warren tactical 2 dot or the Sevigny carry 2 dot night sights.

Both are quality sights. Take your time and weigh the differences. One of them will be the one that suits you best.;)

[jhc37013]

Glad you found something that works for you but I got a question.You said one of the biggest problems you had with the three dot was all the green dots you didn't pick up the front sight well from the distraction of the other two green dots,did you consider using a green front and either a yellow or orange rear in the three dot?

[Sam]

I've had a set of Warren Tactical NS with gr front and yellow back on my G-23 for about a year and my old eyes really like them.

[State Man G35]

Originally posted by jhc37013
Glad you found something that works for you but I got a question.You said one of the biggest problems you had with the three dot was all the green dots you didn't pick up the front sight well from the distraction of the other two green dots,did you consider using a green front and either a yellow or orange rear in the three dot?

yeah, i considered it. the 3 dots seem too "busy" for me. however my duty pistol is a 3 dot all green config. :upeyes: it's not like i'm going to be (sorry for the pun) shooting for one hole groups at night. I don't need to approach that kind of accuracy if it inhibits speed. Just show me where the front sight is at and something else so i know it's somewhere in the rear sight and that'll be good enough for me.

[blackbag]

Good Post!:thumbsup: I was debating on these sights, but I think I'll give them a try.

[pibb148]

Does anyone have any experience with Warren Tactical plain black rear with fiber optic front sight? Is this hard to align at night with just the plain black rear? I am considering the two dot system also. This was a great post thanks!

[Glockster35]

I should have the Tactical rear with F/O front in hand next week to try out! I will post my review once I get a chance to shoot with them!

[kengps]

Originally posted by pibb148
Does anyone have any experience with Warren Tactical plain black rear with fiber optic front sight? Is this hard to align at night with just the plain black rear? I am considering the two dot system also. This was a great post thanks!
You can forget about that set-up working at night. It is the fastest, most precise sight I have ever had for daytime. But the plain black rear dissapears against dark targets even in dim indoor lighting. With a weapon light at night it is good as long as the target is not very dark.

[snarbles]

So which has easier acquisition, the 3 dot or the 2 dot?

[Glockster35]

I got mine today, and I have to say, the sights are very nice. I have to wait to get my front sight tool first before I can shoot them!

[Sam]

snarbles

As I mentioned I have Warren Tacticals with green front and yellow in the rear. I also have heinie slant eights (2 dots) and I like the three dot warrens much better.

[snarbles]

Originally posted by Glockster35
I got mine today, and I have to say, the sights are very nice. I have to wait to get my front sight tool first before I can shoot them!

Cool thanks. I saw a pair of Heinie with the 2dot and found it a bit confusing. It was 2 green dots. Maybe if they were yellow in the rear it might work better.

[Glockster35]

I installed my front sight today, had to get a nut driver from Sears and grind it down first. I did order a front sight tool, but didn't want to wait for it.

I like the sights, but everyone is right, even in the house dry firing, I cannot see the red dot very well, if at all.

I do not plan to use this pistol much indoors, however, if I do, the first thing to go will be the front sight, for a illuminated front sight.

[kengps]

The Green FO is much brighter. Also I just ordered another set of Warren's and discovered that the first set I got came with a Dawson FO front. It is twice as long as the Warren, so it gathers more light on the FO rod. It's a bit brighter. I sent the warren front back and ordered another Dawson front.

[J.P.]

Originally posted by pibb148
Does anyone have any experience with Warren Tactical plain black rear with fiber optic front sight? Is this hard to align at night with just the plain black rear? I am considering the two dot system also. This was a great post thanks!

I have the Sevigny competition f/o front-plain rear and at night they are essentiallt just black on black sights.
I see the two-dot tritium set in my future for my carry gun.