Best Sights For Glock 22 [Tough And Durable]

Searching for a new glock 22 sight to improve your Glock 22? Maybe you have grown tired of the stock sites on your Glock, or the stock sites just don't work that well for you. No matter the issue, I am going to cover the best options for your Glock 22 and help you find what you are looking for. 

The Glock 22 is a popular model of pistol utilized by various police forces around the United States. With standards such as the safe action safety, 15 round capacity, 4.49-inch barrel, 34.39 oz fully loaded and in .40 S&W caliber, it is no wonder it is a popular choice for police forces around the United States. 

I used to be critical of people who put after-market glock 22 sights on their EDC (everyday carry). My thought process was if you can't hit what you're aiming at with what you are carrying, then you have not practiced enough to carry it. I held onto this jaded philosophy until I purchased my Springfield Hellcat.

The Hellcat is just too small for me to achieve an adequate grip (even with the 11+1 magazine in.) Due to a lack of confidence in my grip, I looked into getting a different glock 22 sight for the Hellcat so I could just point and shoot. Buying an aftermarket sight was worth the money because it allows me to feel confident in concealed carrying my Hellcat. 

I would benefit greatly by switching to full size like the Glock 22 or Glock 20. Glocks just fit better in the hand, allowing for more confidence and therefore accuracy. Perhaps I should just leave the Hellcat for my wife. Long story short, make the glock 22 sight work for you.  

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What To Keep In Mind:

When looking for an aftermarket sight for your Glock 22, there are some considerations you want at the forefront of your mind. The sights I will be reviewing are all low profile “iron sights.” This excludes all reflex sights, holographic sights, and telescopic sights. I use the term iron sights loosely as I understand these are not truly iron sights. 

• Low profile

• Fit in your holster

• Quick acquisition ability

• Comfort

• Dependability 

8 Best Sights for Glock 22

1. Truglo TFO Handgun Glock 22 Sight Set

The Truglo TFO Handgun Glock 22 Sight Set is a great sight option for your Glock 22. What makes this Truglo unique is that Truglo gives you the option with this optic to use the green or yellow fiber in your rear sight. 

Choosing yellow for your rear sight helps your eyes naturally acquire the front green sight better. This sight only weighs 22.68 grams, which makes it light and compact enough to be a great pistol sight.

The TFO handgun sight has significant durability. This sight is made of CNC-machined steel, steel lasts longer than plastic, and is less likely to warp, bend, or break. When you are everyday carrying your pistol, you want to consider all of the environments your pistol and sight will be in. Steel is your best bet at ensuring your sight maintains its zero.  

The fibers used in this sight are concealed, and can not be seen by your target, therefore not giving up your position. The sight is slim at 5.75 x 3.75 x 0.75 inches which helps prevent snags when drawing your Glock from a holster.

Truglo designed this sight around the standard dimensions of everyday carry holsters to ensure when you drew your Glock and sights would be ready and lined up.

The Truglo TFO is machined and assembled in the USA, utilizing Swiss Tritium for maximum brightness. The same tritium is used in high-end automatic Swiss watches for clarity in the dark. The tritium pieces of this sight come with a 12-year limited warranty. Tritium night sights are great for everyday carry pistols due to consistent aiming point in day or night.   

2. Trijicon Night  Sight Sets for Glock 22

The Trijicon Night Sight Set for the Glock 22 is the perfect sight set for nighttime visibility. This set was specifically designed to address the needs of tactical shooters. Three dot green tritium technology, with a front sight that features a taller blade. The aiming point on this sight is ringed in photoluminescent paint for clarity at night.

The rear features a U-shaped notch that is a unique configuration. This unique configuration creates more visibility and thus quickens the front sight-post acquisition. The front surface of the rear sight is steeply hooked which by design is to assist in emergency one-handed slide operation and durability. This sight fits the Glock 22 model.  

The tritium night sight for glock 22 used in this sight is warrantied for 12 years. Most of us are familiar with the Trijicon brand through their ACOG technology. I am a believer in the quality of a company based on its products. Trijicon is one of those brands where I trust any type of sight they build for any platform.  

The Trijicon Night Sight for the Glock 22 is recommended to be installed by a professional. I understand all of us gun lovers consider ourselves to be professionals, but unless you have the exact tools on hand, I would just pay the small fee to have your local gunsmith put this sight system on for you. 

3. TRUGLO Tritium Pro - Night Sights for Glock 22

Truglo took their basic tritium-based sight systems to the next level. They started by upgrading their sights to their PRO series of sights. This sight system is specifically designed for Glock pistols. 

On a side note, it is always better to find a sight system that has been specifically designed for your pistol. If you have ever purchased a “fits all” part for any pistol you have you get what I'm talking about.

The Truglo Tritium Pro Glow-in-the-dark handgun night sight is equipped with not just tritium, but also an orange focus ring on the front sight post for increased front sight contrast and quicker target acquisition. 

The rear sight is angled for one-handed operation, and with tritium fibers, you have visibility in all shooting conditions.

Compact in design, this sight maintains the factory sight radius. Assembled in the USA with Swiss tritium fibers for maximum brightness. No batteries or light exposure are required, this sight fits in most standard holsters. As we all know, this is something you want to test before deciding to everyday carry without being able to draw your pistol.

This sight also utilizes the u-notch design that we are seeing on many sight models offered through various companies. The u-notch design helps for quicker target acquisition by offering an easy sight picture with your front sight tritium fiber sitting in the middle of the u-notch. 

You may want to know about Truglo tritium tfx sight, Check out our detailed Truglo tfo pro review.

4. Meprolight Glock Tru-Dot Sight for Glock 22

It is always great to see the model purposefully built into the sight offered. The Meprolight Glock Tru-Dot sight is a great sight offered by Meprolight. Made of metal material, the Meprolight sight has extreme durability and is offered in green on green fibers.

Manufactured and produced in Israel, this sight is highly durable and can withstand heavy recoil actions. Lightweight, and visible in daylight and night, this sight is lightweight and maintenance-free. This sight has a 12-year warranty on the tritium and a one-year limited warranty on the rest of the sight and can be found on Amazon for a great price.   

Tritium is great because it requires no batteries or light exposure, and allows for the same consistent sight picture whenever you aim. I enjoy the tritium fibers I have on my Springfield Hellcat, it makes a huge difference in the dark and home defense scenarios and eliminates having to plan for a night/dark scenario. 

The Meprolight Glock Tru-Dot sight is a great sight that I have had the privilege to use on my friends Glock 22. The sight is built solid, lines up quickly, and is bright enough to use accurately at dusk. Plate plinking is fun with any gun/sight set up, but the Meprolight makes hitting plates a breeze. 

5. Glock Factory OEM Night Sights

Every pistol, whether it is your concealed carry, home defense, or just a gun to have fun at the range comes with some sort of iron sights. The sights above are the original Glock factory OEM (original equipment manufacturer) sights. The OEM Glock 22 sights are Glock night sights, purposefully built to be accurate in the dark. 

Built with the traditional three-dot aiming technology, this OEM night sight comes with a dual dot rear u-notch sight and single dot front sight post. This sight is made of steel, and therefore generates a more stable shooting platform than contending sight manufacturers. Great for home defense situations, and low light conditions. This sight fits most Glock models. 

If you have ever shot a Glock 22 odds are it had these sights attached. Generally speaking, Glock delivers with these OEM night sight pistol sights provide a platform that does not need much improvement. If you shoot with Glock OEM night sights and they work for you then keep them on! No need to change what works. If you are interested in trying the night sights they can be found on Amazon for a great price!     

6. AmeriGlo Classic Sight

AmeriGlo sights integrate so well into the Glock platforms that Glock sells them via their website and label them as Glock parts. The AmeriGlo classic sight features front and rear tritium fibers surrounded by white outlines. The white outline helps assist the human eye with quickly finding and aligning your sights.

Great for concealed carry, best Glock home defense choice on the list. AmeriGlo sights are machined from US-made bar stock steel. The sights are assembled using swiss-made tritium. As you have noticed, tritium plays a vital role in keeping consistent visibility at all times of day in all manufacturers' sights. 

AmeriGlo sights boast clientele such as law enforcement (worldwide), military, normal citizens, and recreational shooters. This classic sight set up from AmeriGlo is simple but gets the job done. Compact, and lightweight, this sight will never be in your way or cause you to stumble while drawing.   

7. XS Sight Systems DXT Big Dot Sight

Arguably the most popular sight on the list is the XS sight systems DXT Big Dot sight. Great for concealed carrying, home defense, and range shooting. The XS sight is unlike many other sights on this list, the DXT Big Dot utilizes a rear sight blade instead of a u-notch. This blade makes alignment easier as you aim to line up your blade with the oversized front post dot. 

This oversized dot enhances sight acquisition in all lighting conditions. This sight is great for high-stress defensive situations as it brings your focus in more quickly and efficiently. The big dog also improves low-light accuracy and is still low profile and is designed to not snag even though the dot size is bigger.

The front sight has the option to utilize the Big Dot tritium or a standard size dot depending on your preference. I prefer to shoot with the Big Dot and to just develop my shooting style to become accurate with the bigger dot. This sight is machined in Fort Worth, Texas USA. XS sight systems utilize tritium, photoluminescent materials, and produce durable sights for personal defense, military, and hunting applications.

8. AmeriGlo GL-125 Ghost Ring

AmeriGlo makes the list again, this time with their Ghost Ring technology. This sight is made of alloy steel, AmeriGlo Ghost Ring technology advances your shooting experience on and off the range. The Ghost Ring Sight is the preferred Glock sight for shooters seeking an alternative to traditional post and notch sight design. 

This sight utilizes an aperture-style rear sight with two tritium mini dots and bright tritium front sight providing quick front sight acquisition. This is a different take on the tritium sight setups we have seen thus far in the article. If you have ever used a ghost ring style sight you understand that it is something to behold.

The Ghost ring sights can be found on Amazon and in my opinion, are a niche. You either love them or hate them. I enjoy ghost ring sights, but also do not have any currently mounted on any of my hardware. 

Buying Guide: 

What should you be looking for when choosing a new sight for your Glock 22? What features and qualities are a must-have, and which are just a perk?

Metal vs. Plastic

• Why would you want metal?

• Metal sights allow for waistband quick racks

• More durable and reliable than plastic sights

• Why would you want plastic?

• Sights made of plastic are traditionally cheaper

• Plastic sights perform the same task as metal sights 

• Lighter than metal sights

• Does it matter or is it preference?

• In my opinion, it is a preference-based argument

• I choose metal 

Night And Day

• Does the sight have tritium fibers?

• Tritium fibers allow for accurate night sights

• If not, what is your plan for seeing/ shooting in the dark accurately?

• If it's your EDC it should have tritium sights for those unknown situations 

• You want your firearm to perform the same no matter if it is day or night

• Know what to expect out of your pistol at all times of the day and in every situation

• Self-defense situations happen at night too, not just during the day

• Be prepared 

Installation

• Do you need special tools to install the site?

• This information should be presented on the packaging of the sight. Some companies will include any specialized tools within the packaging. 

• Is it a quick and easy job or something that takes time and knowledge?

• Most sights will tell you on the packaging how to install the sight, or that you should seek professional installation 

• Should you pay someone to do it for you?

• When in doubt, take it to your local gunsmith. Sometimes it is best to leave it to the professionals! 

Ease Of Use

• How easily do the sights line up for you when you look down the sites?

• You should be able to draw and line up your sights quickly 

• Can you quickly draw in from a holster and acquire your target?

• Practice this over and over with different sights 

• Does it get stuck on your holster?

• Practice makes better, not perfect. Remember anything can happen at any time. Be rehearsed and practiced so there are no surprises. 

• A life or death situation should not be the first time you have drawn your pistol. 

Check out this article on the best red dot for hellcat by MEGAN KRISS.

Parting Shots:

Finding a new sight for your Glock 22 that works for you and not against you is not difficult, but there are many different options. Once you know what type of shooting you will be using your pistol for, self-defense, home defense, EDC, or range shooting the sight selection narrows.

At the end of the day, what matters most is your comfort level with your pistol sights. If you are not confident with what you have, especially in an emergency, you are more likely to mess up. You want to make sure that if a need arises that you can quickly and safely draw your pistol and protect yourself and those around you. 

You want to ensure that the pistol doesn't snag on the way out of the holster and that as soon as you draw your pistol you can easily align your sights on your target. You now have all of the knowledge and power to choose a sight that fits your needs. 

Which of these sights did you like the most? Are there any sights you are considering adding to your collection? Let us know in the comment section below, and be sure to check out, “Best Handgun Scopes” if you want to read about more viable handgun sights.     

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