{"id":7875,"date":"2021-07-30T14:51:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T14:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=7875"},"modified":"2021-07-30T14:51:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T14:51:53","slug":"lower-1-3-co-witness-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/lower-1-3-co-witness-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower 1\/3 Co-Witness Sights"},"content":{"rendered":"

When aiming down the sights of your firearm, are you more comfortable with optics, or iron sights? What if you could engage both? That’s the basic philosophy behind co-witnessed sights. Lower 1\/3 co-witness sights take the idea one step further.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many experienced shooters looking for versatility and flexibility utilize co-witness sights. It combines both iron sights and red dot or other mounted optics. The idea is to maximize accuracy across a variety of ranges and environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at what co-witness sights are and explore how lower 1\/3 co-witness sights work. By the end, you\u2019ll be able to determine which variety of co-witness sights are a good choice for your firearm set up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Co-Witness Sights Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you use a firearm, you can utilize two different types of optics. Optical sights are aftermarket or secondary sights that you add to your firearm. These include red dot optics, scopes, and so on. Iron sights are those that come mounted on your weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally, both types of optics<\/a> are used for different situations. Iron sights are typically appropriate for short-range shooting. They do not magnify or increase your visual accuracy beyond providing a basic bracket for where your shot might land.<\/span><\/p>\n

Optical sights add to accuracy by providing a red aiming dot or magnification effect. Allowing you to hit targets further away or hit moving or close-range targets more readily.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you \u201cco-witness\u201d sights you use both the optical sights and iron sights of your firearm at the same time. For your sights to be co-witnessed, the optical sight\u2019s red dot<\/a> has to align with the iron sights either exactly or at a central angle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some experienced firearm users prefer co-witnessed sights as it allows them to be prepared for any situation. Whether it\u2019s hitting their target accurately during a hunting expedition or protecting their comrades during a military engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolute VS Lower 1\/3 Co-Witness Sights<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Lower 1\/3 co-witness sights have the optic mounted higher than the iron sights. With absolute co-witness, the optic is mounted at the same height as the iron sights.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are two types of co-witnessed sights: absolute and lower 1\/3. While both can be effective, they are typically used for different situations or preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolute Co-Witness Sights:<\/strong><\/h5>\n