HIVIZ Shooting Systems Debuts NEW FastDot H3 – Single Dot Shooting
If you happen to own one of the numerous handgun models from Smith & Wesson, Glock, and/or SIG Sauer and simultaneously are in the market for improved iron sights, then HIVIZ Shooting Systems has some news for you. They have just announced their FastDot H3 iron sights which provide a unique spin to conventional iron sights shooting.
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With the HIVIZ Shooting Systems FastDot H3 iron sights, once you align a proper sight picture, you actually get a singular dot to focus on for the threat/target that you are engaging. This mimics a red dot sight picture which a lot of modern shooters prefer. The specs for the HIVIZ Shooting Systems FastDot H3 can be read below:
- Fast Sight Acquisition
- Easy Sight Alignment
- Positive Sight Feedback
- Improved visibility around sight picture
- 24-hour Illumination
- A low-profile design, compatible with standard holsters
Laramie, Wyoming – January 15th, 2024 – HIVIZ® Shooting Systems, the premier manufacturer of high quality tritium/fiber-optic and fiber-optic sights for shotguns, handguns and rifles, is thrilled to announce their latest innovation—the FastDot H3®.
HIVIZ has raised the bar for firearm enthusiasts, by introducing a reliable sight that is bright, easy to acquire and fast when you need it most.
The FastDot H3 provides the user with faster sight acquisition out of the holster and positive sight alignment feedback through conventional sight alignment. Instead of a traditional blade centered in a notch, this sight uses a circle within a circle. As the user brings the front sight into alignment with the rear, the front red sight disappears behind the rear sight leaving behind a glowing green circle to alert the user of positive alignment.
“Since 1996, HIVIZ has sought to improve the art of shooting through simple, yet innovative products for rifles, pistols and shotguns,” said HIVIZ President and Founder, Phil Howe. “With the popularity of red dot sights increasing over the last decade we saw an opportunity to use our expertise in iron sights and bridge the gap between traditional iron sights and red dot sights. That’s when the FastDot H3 sight set was developed. This sight set offers the simplicity of a red dot sight system while eliminating the bulk, it doesn’t require batteries and allows for faster sight acquisition right out of the holster. It is quickly becoming a favorite among many who require simplicity and speed from their sight sets!”
The FastDot H3 is built to enhance the experience for any shooter– beginner or expert. With tritium/fiber-optic front and rear sights, the FastDot H3 provides 24-hour illumination for a bright and visible sight picture and easy acquisition right out of the holster day or night. Shooters can be prepared to confidently align, aim and manufacture precise shot placement in any light or high stress environment.
The HIVIZ Shooting Systems FastDot H3 is available for a pretty extensive list of handguns. Also, being priced at an MSRP of $175 places them in a similar territory price-wise to their competitors. All of the available handguns these will fit are listed below:
- Glock 9mm/.40 S&W/.375 Sig | GLFD21 | MSRP $175
- Glock 9mm/.40 S&W/.375 Sig | GLMFD21 | MSRP $175
- S&W M&P Compact/M&P Full-Size/M&P Shield/M&P Shield Plus (All Cartridges) | MPFD21 | MSRP $175
- SIG P320 9mm | SG320FD21 | MSRP $175
Fixed Sights only; Non-Optic Ready Models
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Like many things, there could be a learning curve to using such a unique iron sights system as this, but in the long run, it could be more reliable than a battery-powered red dot. What do you think? Would you throw these iron sights on one of your Glocks? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about HIVIZ Shooting Systems and the FastDot H3 in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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I need to see the alignment on video. Still seems to require front sight focus of some manner rather than the much better target focus of a red dot.
I'm not going to fully dump on these sights until I get to see them in person, but it seems dumb to try to reinvent the iron sights when the industry is shifting towards red dot sights, especially with something that doesn't appear to do anything better than a blacked out rear sight and a bright front sight. This actually appears to be the same thing as normal iron sights, only instead of keeping the front sight inside the rear notch, the rear notch has been replaced with a rear green circle. Maybe other people will like it, but this reminds me of the first time I saw a Deltapoint Micro.
If it really is a decent product, it wouldn't be a bad idea to sell these for pistols that do not or barely have optics-ready options available, like hammer-fired H&Ks or revolvers.