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Terry, "Straight *" Sights use a stacked 8 (Dot on top of Dot) Configuration. Pictured here : https://www.google.com/search?q=straight+8+sights+vs+3+dot&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOmfWsrufZAhUP4VMKHTevCL8Q_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=938#imgrc=5kl6Q60ZlxinCM:

Dot on top of dot (8) Actual Photo here : https://www.google.com/search?q=straight+8+sights+vs+3+dot&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOmfWsrufZAhUP4VMKHTevCL8Q_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=938#imgrc=pOW3jvXsUuK1ZM:

As explained straight eights have 2 dot that you make a figure 8 with That being said TAURUS DOES NOT USE STRAIGHT EIGHT SIGHTS ANYMORE they were used on the early pt-1911 and have not been put on them in the last 5-6 years I verified this bu the UPC of this gun and it has the newer 3 dot fixed sights (I own one also) see specs UPC: 725327611233 Description: TAU PT1911FS 45AP PST 8RD B FS Brand: Taurus Model: 1911 FS Type: Pistol: Semi-Auto Caliber: 45AP Finish: Blue Action: Single Action Stock: Black Checkered ****Sight: 3 Dot Fixed Sights Barrel Length: 5 Overall Length: 8.5 Weight: 38 oz Capacity: 8+1 # of Mags: 1 Magazine with Bumper Pad Safety: Ambidextrous Safety, Taurus Security System Receiver: Blue, Checkered Front Strap Features: Beavertail Grip Safety with Memory Pad; Ventilated and Lightened Trigger

It's an old concept that has been "re-invented". It was first used by hunters over 100 years ago hunting dangerous game because it was quick and dirty. Just stack the dots and shoot. I used it when I was a boy to hunt on moonlit nights. Ivory bead front and ivory inset at the bottom of the rear "V".

Hi Terry, Straight 8 Sights use a stacked 8 (Dot on top of Dot) Configuration. Pictured here :google.com/search?q=straight+8+sights+vs+3+dot&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjOmfWsrufZAhUP4VMKHTevCL8Q_AUICygC&biw=1920&bih=938#imgrc=pOW3jvXsUuK1ZM

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As explained straight eights have 2 dots that you make a figure 8 with That being said TAURUS DOES NOT USE STRAIGHT EIGHT SIGHTS ANYMORE they were used on the early pt-1911 and have not been put on them in the last 5-6 years I verified this bu the UPC of this gun and it has the newer 3 dot fixed sights (I own one also) see specs UPC: 725327611233 Description: TAU PT1911FS 45AP PST 8RD B FS Brand: Taurus Model: 1911 FS Type: Pistol: Semi-Auto Caliber: 45AP Finish: Blue Action: Single Action Stock: Black Checkered ****Sight: 3 Dot Fixed Sights Barrel Length: 5 Overall Length: 8.5 Weight: 38 oz Capacity: 8+1 # of Mags: 1 Magazine with Bumper Pad Safety: Ambidextrous Safety, Taurus Security System Receiver: Blue, Checkered Front Strap Features: Beavertail Grip Safety with Memory Pad; Ventilated and Lightened Trigger