Revamped for the New Year!

Out with the old, in with the new!  HiViz is launching a  new and improved website. It is our hope that you’ll be a frequent visitor to communicate with us, check in to see our specials, view our expanding “how-to” videos and become an accessible resource for you.

But never forget… you can always call in and speak with a human being!  Which ever method of communication you prefer,  we promise to continue to respond to your feedbacks, direct you to the source or dealer in your area, or find a solution if possible.  Like we have said since day one, …”our ultimate goal is to make you, our valued and loyal customers, even better marksmen. And let’s face it, when you hit what you’re aiming at and experiencing success, you’re going to have fun and enjoy it more!” We hope you enjoy the ease of locating the sights to fit your shooting needs.

Here’s to a New Year!  Happy Shooting!

All I want for Christmas…

“Black Friday” is the traditional kick off of the Christmas buying season. USA Today reported a unusual spike in sales of… handguns.. among the top-selling items on November 25th.  According to the FBI 129,166 background checks of prospective buyers were processed on Black Friday, setting a single day record!

 Larry Keane, VP of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, reports ” Many gun dealers that enroll firearm novices in safety and training course report that their courses are often full, or wait listed, another indication of growth in the number of new gun owners”.   The increase in retail sales of handgun over the past year is an indication of the subtle shift of  acceptance of gun ownership for personal and home protection.

After spending three days shooting with the girls at Babes with Bullets Camp, I would really like to have Santa leave me my very own SW M&P 9mm – can I have the special pink grips too, please Santa? P.S. I prefer red HiViz sights on the rear and green HiViz on the front. Thanks Santa! Love, Betsy

Reindeer already?

Turkey…Elk…Deer…..REINDEER?    The seasons come and go so fast!  The holidays will be here in a flash!

Red sights, green sights, shotgun sights, handgun sights, whatever your fun you’ll find a gift for anyone!

Find them in your nearby stores; Cabela’s, Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, Scheel’s All Sports, Mill Fleet Farms, to name a few. Or save some time and shop on-line;  Brownell’s, Midway USA, Zanders are good places to start .  Don’t forget to fill your cart!

 Watch our website for a deal.You’re sure to find a sight to steal.   Don’t forget to fill your stocking: litepipes, threadlock, hats, flashlights,  and more! Stocking stuffers galore!

To all our shooters near and far~

Happy Holidays!

Advantages to Fiber Optic Sights?

Front and Rear Handgun Sights

  Many people ask “Why do I need a fiber optic sight?” or “What are the advantages over the factory sights?”  At HIVIZ we use an injection molded resin to form our LitePipes.  They are in the fiber optic family, but not an extruded fiber optic rod like some other manufacturers use.  Ours are custom molded to fit perfectly and tightly to each individual sight design.  The LitePipe collects light along the rod and transmits it to the viewing end of the sight. 

  To me, shooting handguns, it was very apparent why they are a huge improvement over the factory blades.  I just either couldn’t make out the sight alignment with front and rears being all black or depending upon my target, couldn’t see the sights against the target at all!

 

  Well, let’s face it, when you hit what you’re aiming at and experience that success, you’re going to have fun and enjoy it more. You are more likely to continue in the sport.  I know this is especially true for beginning shooters.

 

Shotguns are a little different versus the handgun sight concept.  With handguns you are focusing on your front sight, with shotguns you are focusing on the target itself.  That fiber optic front sight is like the white line on the side of the road.  You aren’t staring at that either; it’s in your peripheral vision to help you judge your alignment on the road.  Same goes for our shotgun sights.  It’s in your peripheral vision allowing you to acquire that proper muzzle/target relationship while in motion.

  With shotgun, there are three common techniques for achieving lead on a moving target.  Sustained lead, pull-away, and swing or pull through.   Which ever one you choose is a matter of personal choice.  Some target presentations may be more effectively shot with a different technique than another.  regardless of the method you choose, follow-through is one of the most critical elements of a successful shot.  And while having a HIVIZ fiber optic sight may not be necessary for your shooting, I truly believe it is an advantage when picking up your target and lead management!

Now that’s what I’m talking about!