Originally Posted by sirsaechao

I am looking for the best site to purchase stuff for my new 19. Also what is the difference between night sight and fiber optic sight? What upgrade should I invest in first? Are night or fiber sights necessary? Recommend me a good gun cleaning kit. Thanks.

Night sights have dots that glow in low/no light, all the time, without any batteries. Fiber optic sights take light from the surrounding area and concentrate it on the rear of the fiber optic tube, where it takes on the appearance of a lighted dot. In bright light, they are much brighter than night sights; in low/no light areas, most models cannot be seen at all.

Night sights are not absolutely necessary, but are useful for personal defense under certain low-light conditions. Most law enforcement officers and procurement officials think they are important enough to spend the extra money to get them, whether it's personal money or the taxpayer's cash.

Fiber optic sights seem to be a little more prone to breakage if banged into a solid object. Sometimes the light-gathering tube breaks or falls off, requiring replacement. Night sights get dimmer over time, and will require replacement every 7-12 years, depending on model and color. They can also be broken, but it usually requires more of an impact to damage night sights.

Many gun stores offer basic cleaning kits, sold by caliber, for around $20.