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Front Sight, Extra Tall For Optic/Suppressor .315'''' For GlockA(R) - Front Sight, Extra Tall For Optic/Suppressor .315''''
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SKU: 100024819
Overview
This extra-tall front sight is intended for Glock owners setting up a pistol with a suppressor or slide-mounted red dot. It provides an iron sight option that can be used to sight over a suppressor or as a co-witness backup with an optic. The sight features a black QPQ finish and 40 LPI serrations to help reduce glare, with a 0.125-inch-wide blade and 0.315-inch height. It fits all Glock pistol models except the G42 and G43, making it a focused upgrade for shooters building a suppressor- or optic-ready setup.
Why Hunters Choose the 10-8 Performance
Extra-tall Front
Sight helps sight over an
Supports Co-witnessing
Slide-mounted red-dot sights
Fits All
Glock pistols except G42 and
Black Qpq
Finish reduces glare from the
40 Lpi
Serrations are included to help
Key Features
- Extra-tall front sight designed for Glock pistols with suppressors or optics.
- Helps sight over an attached suppressor or co-witness with a slide-mounted red-dot sight.
- Sight blade measures 0.125 inches wide.
- Measures 0.315 inches in height.
- Features a black QPQ finish.
- Includes 40 LPI serrations to help reduce glare.
- Fits all Glock pistol models except the G42 and G43.
Best Used For
- Glock owners setting up suppressor-ready pistols with a taller front sight
- Shooters using slide-mounted red-dot sights who want iron-sight co-witness capability
- Users needing an iron front sight for backup aiming on optic-equipped Glock pistols
- Owners of Glock models other than G42 and G43 seeking a compatible extra-tall front sight
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Black QPQ |
|---|---|
| Co Witness Capability | Yes |
| Compatibility | Fits all Glock pistol models except G42 and G43 |
| Front Sight Height | 0.315 inches |
| Model | Extra-Tall Glock Front Sight |
| Optic Compatible | Yes |
| Serrations | 40 LPI |
| Sight Blade Width | 0.125 inches |
| Suppressor Compatible | Yes |
Pros
- Extra-tall front sight helps sight over an attached suppressor
- Supports co-witnessing with slide-mounted red-dot sights
- Fits all Glock pistols except G42 and G43
- Black QPQ finish reduces glare from the sight surface
- 40 LPI serrations are included to help prevent glare
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed specifically for suppressor-height and optic co-witness use, so it is not a general-purpose front sight for standard-height setups.
- Fits all Glock pistol models except the G42 and G43, so compatibility should be checked before ordering.
- The 0.315-inch height is an extra-tall profile, which may require matching rear sight height for a complete sight picture.
- Black QPQ finish and 40 LPI serrations are functional details, but the sight is still a single front-sight component rather than a full sight set.
Suggested Comparisons
- Glock iron sights for suppressor-height setups
- Slide-mounted red-dot sight backup sights
- Pistol sight upgrade components
- Suppressor-ready handgun sight sets
Suggested Accessories
- Glock sight installation tool
- Front sight screw
- Pistol sight pusher
- Threadlocker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this front sight designed to do on a Glock pistol?
It is an extra-tall iron front sight designed to work with both suppressors and optics. The description says it helps users sight over an attached suppressor or co-witness iron sights with a slide-mounted red-dot sight as a back-up option.
Which Glock models does this front sight fit?
It fits all Glock pistol models except the G42 and G43.
What are the listed dimensions of the sight blade and height?
The sight blade measures 0.125 inches wide, and the sight measures 0.315 inches in height.
Does the product description mention any finish or glare-reducing features?
Yes. It features a black QPQ finish and incorporates 40 LPI serrations to help prevent glare.
Is this a complete sight set or just a front sight?
The product title and description identify it as a front sight only. No rear sight is included in the provided data.