AMERIGLO CAP NIGHT SIGHTS

Description

The Best of Both Worlds: Tritium Meets Photoluminescent Technology

For years, shooters had to choose between traditional tritium night sights and high-visibility fiber optic or painted sights. The Ameriglo CAP Night Sights eliminate this compromise entirely.

Designed for the modern defensive shooter, the CAP (Combat Assault Pistol) series introduces a revolutionary sight picture: a brilliant green tritium front lamp surrounded by a lime green photoluminescent outline, paired with a tactical black rear sight featuring a lime green photoluminescent horizontal line. This is not just an incremental upgrade—it’s a generational leap in sight technology.

Unmatched Visibility: Day, Night, and Everything In Between

What makes the Ameriglo CAP Night Sights different? It’s the proprietary photoluminescent material that “charges” rapidly in any light source and glows brightly without batteries or electronics.

• The Front Sight: A high-quality green tritium lamp provides consistent illumination in absolute darkness for over a decade. Surrounding that lamp is a lime green photoluminescent ring. During the day, this ring appears as a bright, high-visibility outline. As dusk approaches, the ring absorbs ambient light and begins to glow, effectively extending your “twilight” visibility far beyond standard night sights.

• The Rear Sight: The all-black rear sight is intentionally dark to prevent distraction, directing your focus to the front sight where it belongs. However, Ameriglo has integrated a subtle yet revolutionary feature: a lime green photoluminescent horizontal line across the rear face. This line provides a reference point for aligning your sights in low-light conditions without creating a confusing “dot swamp.” It guides your eye to the front sight instantly.

The “Combat Assault Pistol” Advantage

The CAP series was developed based on feedback from law enforcement and military professionals who needed a sight that could perform in rapidly changing light conditions—from bright sunlight to a darkened room, and back again.

• Rapid Target Acquisition: The high-contrast lime green front outline grabs your eye immediately. The photoluminescent rear line helps you center the front post without distraction.

• Dual-Illumination System: You get the passive, rechargeable glow of photoluminescence plus the fail-safe, long-lasting illumination of tritium. If one element fails, the other ensures you are never without a visible sight picture.

• Rugged Steel Construction: Like all Ameriglo duty sights, the CAP series is machined from solid steel to withstand the harshest conditions and repeated use.

Precision Fit for Your Glock

The Ameriglo CAP Night Sights are engineered as a direct replacement for factory Glock sights. Available for a wide range of full-size, compact, and slimline models, they install easily into the existing dovetail.

Upgrade your sight picture today. Order your Ameriglo CAP Night Sights from ArmsCor USA and experience the future of firearm sight technology.

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Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ameriglo

• Model: CAP (Combat Assault Pistol)

• Front Sight: Green Tritium Lamp with Lime Green Photoluminescent Outline

• Rear Sight: Black Steel with Lime Green Photoluminescent Horizontal Line

• Configuration: Front Highlight with Reference Rear Line

• Material: Solid Steel

• Finish: Matte Black

• Compatibility Options:

  • Option 1: Fits Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39

  • Option 2: Fits Glock 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36

  • Option 3: Fits Glock 42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does “CAP” stand for in Ameriglo CAP Night Sights?
A: CAP stands for Combat Assault Pistol. It is Ameriglo’s designation for their line of sights that combine tritium with photoluminescent technology for enhanced low-light and transitional-light performance.

Q: How is the photoluminescent outline different from tritium?
A: They work together. Tritium is self-powered and glows constantly in the dark for about 10-12 years. The photoluminescent outline absorbs ambient light (from the sun, room lights, or a weapon light) and releases that energy as a glow. It acts as a “force multiplier” for light, providing extra brightness during dawn, dusk, or partially lit environments where tritium alone might be less intense.

Q: Do I need to “charge” these sights with a flashlight?
A: No. The photoluminescent material naturally charges from any available light source. However, exposing them to a bright light (like a handheld flashlight or weapon light) will instantly “boost” the glow, which can be a tactical advantage in dark environments.

Q: Will the lime green outline fade over time?
A: The photoluminescent material is designed to last the lifetime of the sight. Unlike tritium, which has a half-life, the “charging” ability of the photoluminescent ring does not degrade with age.

Q: Are these sights compatible with my Glock 43X?
A: The Glock 43X typically uses the same sight footprint as the Glock 42 and 43. Please select the Option 3 (Fits Glock 42) from the dropdown menu above to ensure proper fitment for your slimline model.

Q: Which is better for self-defense: CAP or standard 3-dot night sights?
A: It’s a matter of preference, but many shooters find the CAP configuration superior because the single bright front sight and the horizontal rear line are less visually cluttered than three bright dots. This forces your eye to focus on the front sight, which is a fundamental principle of accurate shooting.

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