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Snocross418 · 01-11-2007, 10:26 AM

Looking to get a set of Dawson Adj. Sights for my Tac 9 who put yours on? Is this something I can do or a local shop? Any info will help thanks

Trace · 01-11-2007, 10:29 AM

No flame intended, but why are you putting on adjustable sights? Is it to compensate for the point of aim (6 o'clock) versus point of aim for other pistols? Or is it to compensate for a low and left impact?

Snocross418 · 01-11-2007, 10:49 AM

Great question I have shot other guys guns that have adj sights and they shoot so good. I shoot low to the left when target shooting. When I shoot IDPA I don't have that much of a problem hitting the center. Your thoughts?

**Old School** · 01-11-2007, 10:53 AM

If you compete, especially if you reload, adjustable sights are the way to go. The sights will help you comensate for many factors, such at the guns natural POI, loads, etc.

All of my XDs have Dawson Adjustable Sights.

OS

Trace · 01-11-2007, 10:56 AM

I just want the point of impact to be in the 10 ring when the front sight is covering the 10 ring. Thats how all my 1911's are setup.

AZXD40 · 01-11-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Snocross418

Great question I have shot other guys guns that have adj sights and they shoot so good. I shoot low to the left when target shooting. When I shoot IDPA I don't have that much of a problem hitting the center. Your thoughts?

Low and Left is a sign that trigger control might need some work. If it is only happening when you Target shoot then you are probably anticapating the recoil and possibly flinching, Just my 2 cents

Dawson Adjustables are great sights none the less..

**Old School** · 01-11-2007, 10:58 AM

That is what I want too. That is why I went with adjustables. No 6:00 hold for me.

BigDaddy · 01-11-2007, 11:03 AM

I may have a used set for sale pretty soon. I'm thinking of going to TFOs. The sights are great but I shoot in low light conditions and I don't shoot in competition. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

Trace · 01-11-2007, 11:04 AM

Thats no fair.. OS, I bet you play with all the new toys that you sell.

But I'm torn between the Dawsons or the Suresights.. just for the coolness factor. It reminds me of my old Styer

**Old School** · 01-11-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Trace

Thats no fair.. OS, I bet you play with all the new toys that you sell.

I do get to try some neats items, but for sights, I stick with what I am comforable with. I am a creature of habit, you see. Rich has been knocking me since I met him, saying I need to go with Bomars. Although Bomars are excellent, I am happy with what I have.

The Suresights are a very nice design, and like adjustable sights, they have a purpose. Although adjustable sights will work for a carry gun, they would not be my first choice.

01-11-2007, 10:26 AM	#1
Snocross418 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Dawson Adj. Sights Looking to get a set of Dawson Adj. Sights for my Tac 9 who put yours on? Is this something I can do or a local shop? Any info will help thanks

01-11-2007, 10:29 AM	#2
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	No flame intended, but why are you putting on adjustable sights? Is it to compensate for the point of aim (6 o'clock) versus point of aim for other pistols? Or is it to compensate for a low and left impact? __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-11-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
Snocross418 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	your thoughts? Great question I have shot other guys guns that have adj sights and they shoot so good. I shoot low to the left when target shooting. When I shoot IDPA I don't have that much of a problem hitting the center. Your thoughts?

01-11-2007, 10:53 AM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	If you compete, especially if you reload, adjustable sights are the way to go. The sights will help you comensate for many factors, such at the guns natural POI, loads, etc. All of my XDs have Dawson Adjustable Sights. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-11-2007, 10:56 AM	#5
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I just want the point of impact to be in the 10 ring when the front sight is covering the 10 ring. Thats how all my 1911's are setup. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-11-2007, 10:58 AM	#7
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	That is what I want too. That is why I went with adjustables. No 6:00 hold for me. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-11-2007, 11:03 AM	#8
BigDaddy XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: No. Illinois Posts: 67	I may have a used set for sale pretty soon. I'm thinking of going to TFOs. The sights are great but I shoot in low light conditions and I don't shoot in competition. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

01-11-2007, 11:04 AM	#9
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Thats no fair.. OS, I bet you play with all the new toys that you sell. But I'm torn between the Dawsons or the Suresights.. just for the coolness factor. It reminds me of my old Styer __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

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