Elite Defense showed me a set of polymer Back-Up Sights being introduced by Diamondhead.
Based on their current sights, this new polymer model uses the same diamond-shaped aperture that the company was founded upon. However, unlike current models, the new polymer model is spring loaded allowing them to pop-up when selected for use. Also, rather than a plastic aperture, Diamondhead uses an aluminum aperture for a sharper sight picture. You may notice white markings on the sights. This is a photo luminescent material that is pressed into the material.
Additionally, the rear sight integrates two different apertures for near and far range and the sight can be stowed regardless of which aperture is in use. You can adjust the front sight with a simple-to-use barrel adjust,net and the rear sight is adjusted with a coin or screwdriver.
Tags: Diamondhead, DSEI
This is exciting. The Diamondhead sights are some of the quickest irons I’ve ever used and getting them lighter and cheaper than the original version is awesome.
This is fantastic to see! One reason I love polymer is the cost reduction factor over aluminum. I am a huge fan of their sights, and as long as these are reasonably priced, sign me up!