A selection of open sights, and one aperture sight suitable for use with long eye relief:
A) U-notch and post, B) Patridge, C) V-notch and post, D) express, E) U-notch and bead, F) V-notch and bead, G) trapezoid, H) en:ghost ring. The gray dot represents the target.
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2006-03-27 15:45 Fluzwup 833×141×8 (6367 bytes) Changed express sight image; replaced small black bead with more correct large white bead. Changed background to light gray so express sight would show better contrast.
2005-11-15 01:51 Fluzwup 833×153×8 (2978 bytes) A collection of drawn sight pictures for various types of open sights, found on pistols and rifles.
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