Night Evaluation of a Radio-Luminescent Pistol Sight.

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Abstract:

A proprietary radio-luminescent handgun sight procured from Nite-Site, Incorporated, Rosemont Minnesota, 55068 was evaluated, using 13 shooters from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps on a variety of targets. The shooting was conducted with 9 mm Model 92S Beretta pistols with and without the proprietary sights. The course consisted of ten electronically controlled and scored targets laid out in and about an abandoned building. Firing range varied from 14 to 150 feet. Scoring was based on time required to hit each target. There was some inclination in the data which tended to favor the night sights but there was no statistically significant superiority.

Author(s):
Davis, D. M. ; Robbins, J. C.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 81-Nov 83,
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFATL-TR-84-10, SBI-AD-E800 985
Task Number(s):
01
Project Number(s):
921C
Monitor Series:
AD-E800 985
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NIGHT SIGHTS, *GUN SIGHTS, *RADIOLUMINESCENCE, TEST AND EVALUATION, PISTOLS, SMALL ARMS, SCORING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Keyword(s):
Hand guns, Beretta pistols, 9 mm guns, Target scoring, WUAFATL921C0108
Report Date:
1983 Jan 01