Which component is used on the pistol slide to align the rear sight post with the front sight post for aiming?

• A. Rear Sight Post
• B. Front Sight Post
• C. Barrel
• D. Grip

Answer: (A)

Sight alignment means getting the rear sight and the front sight in a straight line so the sights form a proper picture for aiming. The component on the pistol slide used for this alignment is the rear sight post. Mounted at the rear of the slide, it provides a notch or housing into which the front sight post is placed. When the top edges of the front post and rear notch are level and centered, the sights are aligned and the aiming point is clear. The front sight post is the counterpart at the front of the gun, and while it works with the rear sight to form the sight picture, the slide-mounted piece that actually guides alignment is the rear sight. The barrel and grip don’t participate in the sight alignment.