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gerardoscuz · 12-03-2005, 09:07 PM

Just had the BIG DOT installed on my XD9 service. Went to the range today and Oh MY GOODNESS! Talk about fast target acquisition. I really like the targeting and overall visual w/the Tritium. My grouping got a little bit tighter and alot more fun to shoot. Any BG's try to come around in the middle of the night will have to "Say hello to my little friend!"

Jeff_1 · 12-03-2005, 09:32 PM

I wouldnt mind having one on my PM40 or XDSC, but as far as my service models I like to shoot at further distances(beyond 50 yards), especially my xd357 which i somtimes like to play with large steel at 100 yards or sometimes even crazier distances. The BiG Dot seems like it would take alot of presision out of the gun the further you try an shoot.

although I cant imagine how fast it is at closer ranges. its got to be wicked fast.

**Frenchy** · 12-04-2005, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_1

I wouldnt mind having one on my PM40 or XDSC, but as far as my service models I like to shoot at further distances(beyond 50 yards), especially my xd357 which i somtimes like to play with large steel at 100 yards or sometimes even crazier distances. The BiG Dot seems like it would take alot of presision out of the gun the further you try an shoot.

although I cant imagine how fast it is at closer ranges. its got to be wicked fast.

I agree with you Jeff. The Big Dot would be great on man-sized targets in a defensive scenario at 15 yards and closer, but would be a detriment for competitive shooting. I believe that the small dot that they make would be a better overall compromise.

FatMatt1981 · 12-04-2005, 07:55 AM

PICS?!

sjp2452 · 12-04-2005, 09:22 AM

I just had the standard dot XS sights installed on my slide:
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=27917

The standard dot is only slightly larger than a standard front sight dot. I haven't gotten out to a range yet (this week hopefully) but I expect that accuracy won't be much affected. Still it's hard to imagine that a three-dot system wouldn't be more accurate.

But for quick sight picture acquisition, especially at combat distance, the XS 24/7 will be hard to beat.

impcmonk · 12-04-2005, 09:54 PM

I have the same sights on my Kimber Ultra Carry II. They are great!

gerardoscuz · 12-05-2005, 02:08 AM

Honestly, this is my first handgun. The first and foremost reason for having it is for defending my and the Mrs. So far I'm quite the novice, but having this forum has given my tons of insight and different perspectives. The farthest distance I train at is 25yds. Living in the state of California I can't have hi cap mags yet alone a ccw license unless I was a LEO or owned a gun shop. I guess the Big Dot may affect distance shooting, but at this point it doesn't bother me. So basically what I'm saying is that if SHTF at home I'll be shooting at no more than 10-15ft.

I figure if I ever want to get serious about shooting at a competitive level I would go to anXD in a Tactical model or a 1911. Hopefully soon. Merry Christmas to me!!!

However I gotta say it again. The speed of target acquisiton is sick!

billwing · 12-05-2005, 07:02 AM

I have the Big Dots on my Kimber and CZ75. They are really terrific sights.
A gunsmith broke a blade cutting out a groove on the CZ for the front sight, but it came out great.

I'm planning on getting Big Dots for the XD40 service when I save a little more moolah.

aggiez28 · 12-05-2005, 11:16 AM

can you post a link to where it is sold

brook

billwing · 12-05-2005, 12:27 PM

http://www.xssights.com/store/handgun.html
This is the XS store page.

When I googled I saw that Cabelas sells shotgun XS sights. Maybe they sell handgun sights also.

12-03-2005, 09:07 PM	#1
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	New XS Sights BIG DOT installed! Just had the BIG DOT installed on my XD9 service. Went to the range today and Oh MY GOODNESS! Talk about fast target acquisition. I really like the targeting and overall visual w/the Tritium. My grouping got a little bit tighter and alot more fun to shoot. Any BG's try to come around in the middle of the night will have to "Say hello to my little friend!" __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-04-2005, 07:55 AM	#4
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	PICS?! __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

12-04-2005, 09:22 AM	#5
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	I just had the standard dot XS sights installed on my slide: http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=27917 The standard dot is only slightly larger than a standard front sight dot. I haven't gotten out to a range yet (this week hopefully) but I expect that accuracy won't be much affected. Still it's hard to imagine that a three-dot system wouldn't be more accurate. But for quick sight picture acquisition, especially at combat distance, the XS 24/7 will be hard to beat. __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

12-04-2005, 09:54 PM	#6
impcmonk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 214	I have the same sights on my Kimber Ultra Carry II. They are great! __________________ XD-.45ACP Wilson Combat CQB Compact FN FNP .40 FN Herstal 5.7 FN High Power .40 Remington 870 Express Springfield SOCOM II AK-47 M44

12-05-2005, 02:08 AM	#7
gerardoscuz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 236	Honestly, this is my first handgun. The first and foremost reason for having it is for defending my and the Mrs. So far I'm quite the novice, but having this forum has given my tons of insight and different perspectives. The farthest distance I train at is 25yds. Living in the state of California I can't have hi cap mags yet alone a ccw license unless I was a LEO or owned a gun shop. I guess the Big Dot may affect distance shooting, but at this point it doesn't bother me. So basically what I'm saying is that if SHTF at home I'll be shooting at no more than 10-15ft. I figure if I ever want to get serious about shooting at a competitive level I would go to anXD in a Tactical model or a 1911. Hopefully soon. Merry Christmas to me!!! However I gotta say it again. The speed of target acquisiton is sick! __________________ XD 9 Service w/SA tac light XD 45 Tactical w/Insight M3: Benelli SuperNova Tactical w/Insight M3X

12-03-2005, 09:32 PM	#2
Jeff_1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 219	I wouldnt mind having one on my PM40 or XDSC, but as far as my service models I like to shoot at further distances(beyond 50 yards), especially my xd357 which i somtimes like to play with large steel at 100 yards or sometimes even crazier distances. The BiG Dot seems like it would take alot of presision out of the gun the further you try an shoot. although I cant imagine how fast it is at closer ranges. its got to be wicked fast.

12-05-2005, 07:02 AM	#8
billwing XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69	I have the Big Dots on my Kimber and CZ75. They are really terrific sights. A gunsmith broke a blade cutting out a groove on the CZ for the front sight, but it came out great. I'm planning on getting Big Dots for the XD40 service when I save a little more moolah. __________________ \"Practice thirty more years.\" Zen saying

12-05-2005, 11:16 AM	#9
aggiez28 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 4	can you post a link to where it is sold brook

12-05-2005, 12:27 PM	#10
billwing XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69	http://www.xssights.com/store/handgun.html This is the XS store page. When I googled I saw that Cabelas sells shotgun XS sights. Maybe they sell handgun sights also. __________________ \"Practice thirty more years.\" Zen saying

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