Tally XD

Been waiting to install night sites on my XD45 until I made up my mind what I wanted. I have almost done so and would like to beat a dead horse once again.

A few questions please



- Which brand night sites did you choose?

- How has your choice held up since you installed them? Any vials broken? Tritium inserts fell out? Sights got loose?

- Have you had any holster issues with your choice of sights?

- If unsatisfied, what would you have done differently had you known?

- Would you prefer to forego the sights and just use a laser?

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KG4ZRC

The wife and I discussed a laser for her pistol and she wants one... But we can't find one for her pistol (PT140)

Haven't decided what I want on mine... But whatever I decide will have to work with the MTAC.

jvanwink

Tally XD

I checked this out. Doesnt seem to provide me with much confidence. I carry concealed so no sunlight hits my sights while concealed. When at home, I could charge them with lamplight, but they only hold a charge for a few hours. What if I needed them 7 hours after charging them?

These seem too cheap to trust a life with but are a very cheap way to upgrade a stock set of sights I guess.

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eagle5

I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that a laser is not supposed to be used in lieu of sights. I believe the laser is an aid and a tool but not a replacement. Good sights are needed. Yes there are arguments for and against night sights, that defensive shooting will most likely be point shooting, and so on.

I think you should get some good night sights and a laser sight like Crimson Trace and train appropriately with both.

As far as the sights go, it seems Trijicon is the industry leader in Tritium night sights and most manufactures use their sights or produce their own with Trijicon vials. My personal favorite, AmeriGlo, uses Trijicon's vials. Many people recommend XS Sights 24/7 Big Dots. While I have no personal experience with them, they seem like a good setup.

What kind of a setup are you looking for: three dots, two dots, etc.? Again, there are arguments for and against certain setups, differing colors between front and rear, etc. For me and my M&P9, I like the AmeriGlo/Bowie Tactical Concepts Operator sights. It is a three dot setup with the front tritium vial being outlined in white drawing your focus to it.

Arkhangel

+1 on the Ameriglo Operators. I have them installed on my G17, very bright, and easy to see(for me). Over 4k rounds thru and no problems with them, would buy another set.

SY

eagle5

Below are pics of the Ameriglos for the XD which can be found here.





The Ameriglo/BTC Operators I have on my M&P9 have preformed quite well over 2,000 rounds and much abuse at a few course I have taken.

sniper58

I have the Tritium sights on my Taurus PT1911 and have had zero issues with them. They glow just fine, stand up to wear & tear and holster wear. I didn't necessarily choose these as they came with my pistol. Now I am spoiled and want them on my other 1911!

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Taurus111

I have TruGlo TFO's on my XD40. I love them. They are on my carry pistol and I have had zero problems with the. They are tritium filled so they light up at night just like regular night sights and also are fiber optic so they illuminate during low light (dusk and dawn) as well. At first I was concerned that the cut-out in the top of the sight would make them not as sturdy as regular night sights, but I have found that NOT to be the case. These things are incredibly well built. I highly recommend them.

Over 6k rounds and no loose sights or broken vials. No know holster issues. I have heard many good things about Big Dot XS sights also.

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retsupt99

I have Meps on my Kimbers (comes with them)...
I have Trij's on my Glocks...

Never a problem with either type...in the house at night, I can focus on anything coming through the door or a window, without a flashlight, and be 'dead' on accurate!

Stay armed...use night sights...stay safe!

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