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In February, 2001 I purchased a Kimber Compact in a stainless/stainless configuration. I also had Kimber install a set of Meprolight night sights on it.
The problem is, every 50 - 100 rounds, the front sight somehow lets the tritium gas escape leaving the front sight dark. Not bad in daylight, but NOT MUCH HELP AT NIGHT !
This wouldn't be as bad if it had happened once or even twice - but I've had 7 front sights go out on me. Seriously, 7 in less than 6 months. It's not like I'm firing hot loads, +P's or anything like that either.
If you would like to see a fully detailed account of this problem, go to my Night Sight Nightmare page. If, after reading the site, you still have any question as to the validity of the claim, feel free to email me and I will arrange to send the supporting documentation.
Since I posted this on other bulletin boards, I have gotten emails from peole who have checked their sights only to find them to be dark.
Check yours now if you have them. If they work, put 50 - 100 rounds through it and then recheck them - before you need them.
Respectfully,
Patrick
The problem is, every 50 - 100 rounds, the front sight somehow lets the tritium gas escape leaving the front sight dark. Not bad in daylight, but NOT MUCH HELP AT NIGHT !
This wouldn't be as bad if it had happened once or even twice - but I've had 7 front sights go out on me. Seriously, 7 in less than 6 months. It's not like I'm firing hot loads, +P's or anything like that either.
If you would like to see a fully detailed account of this problem, go to my Night Sight Nightmare page. If, after reading the site, you still have any question as to the validity of the claim, feel free to email me and I will arrange to send the supporting documentation.
Since I posted this on other bulletin boards, I have gotten emails from peole who have checked their sights only to find them to be dark.
Check yours now if you have them. If they work, put 50 - 100 rounds through it and then recheck them - before you need them.
Respectfully,
Patrick