NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Heinie Straight Eight Sights

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posted on December 11, 2016
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The modern shooter can find themselves spoiled for choice when it comes to guns and gear. Given the myriad manufacturers, chamberings and configurations, finding the perfect firearm for a specific pursuit can be daunting, and the vibrant aftermarket for all things gun-related offers innumerable opportunity for customization. American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach recently upgraded one of his preferred personal-defense pistols with a favored sight arrangement—Heinie’s SlantPro Straight Eight Night Sights.

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