TRUGLO TRITIUM / FIBER OPTIC (TFO) FOR XD? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

RTM2031 · 05-24-2005, 11:48 AM

I'm considering purchasing a set of these sights for my XD, I would like to know if anyone has these sights on there XD and what they think. How are they during daylight range shooting?

**Old School** · 05-24-2005, 12:04 PM

They are bright during the day, and bright in low-light.

tacomatose · 05-24-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old School

They are bright during the day, and bright in low-light.

Would you recommend these sights for a carry gun that is used for indoor and outdoor competitions as well. I would like to go with one sight set for all occasions. What do you think? Or would you go with like Trijicons or something else?

**Old School** · 05-24-2005, 01:45 PM

I would say they are perfect for what you noted. If you are indoors where the light is weak or low, the tritium will add some brightness.

BankGuard · 05-24-2005, 04:29 PM

Glock 26, 23 and 31. I love them. I will be putting it on my XD9 SC in a few weeks, but have other mods to do on it first.

I am in and out of buildings with different light ... I am in the sun and shade ... I carry open for my job. These sights work the best for me in all light conditions. I would put them on my Wilson CQB if they make them, but they don't.

I tryed HiViz on my glock fronts for awhile but the tubes kept breaking. These TruGlo's don't break ... or at least have not broken. Good luck and good shooting!

Fly-Sig · 05-24-2005, 06:24 PM

I've got them on my XD40 and so far love them. They are superior in daylight compared to factory sights. Any fiber optic sight is a huge improvement. In dim light they are amazing. Again, the fiber gathers up lots of light and make them super easy to see. At night they are better than the Trijicons on my Sig by a noticable amount. Partly it is the size of the fiber compared to the small dot on the Trijicons, but partly it's because they are brighter than the Trijicons.

About the only complaint I have is that the front and rear sights are the same color. If they were to offer contrasting colors they would be the ultimate sight.

The construction seems durable. The fiber is covered by a clear plastic shell for protection, so I think the fiber is pretty likely to survive just fine. I use my XD for IDPA as well as general range shooting and some hiking. I don't worry that the fiber will get damaged or lost.

I'll be putting a set on my Sig when I have the spare cash, that's how much I like them!

JimLongley · 05-24-2005, 07:28 PM

I have to wonder if they work as well as the ones they make for Colt 1911s - Oh, wait, I forgot, they don't make those and claim they never did. Of course they are right, they never made them, but that didn't stop them from advertising them. Look for TG131CT
http://web.archive.org/web/200208030...dgun/index.htm

panther308 · 05-24-2005, 07:42 PM

I have them and I think they are GREAT but try to keep the chems off of them or they might melt!!

trgobe · 05-25-2005, 04:26 AM

I just sent my gun in for some work and they are putting a set of these on. They told me they now have a amber front site and green in the back.

DougXD · 05-25-2005, 05:31 AM

Whoa........whadaya mean, keep the chemicals off them?? I exclusively use Break Free CLP. I have heard and read stories where products like Break Free Powder Blast will damage polymers, but not CLP. Will the CLP do damage too??

05-24-2005, 11:48 AM	#1
RTM2031 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 204	TRUGLO TRITIUM / FIBER OPTIC (TFO) FOR XD? I'm considering purchasing a set of these sights for my XD, I would like to know if anyone has these sights on there XD and what they think. How are they during daylight range shooting?

05-24-2005, 12:04 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	They are bright during the day, and bright in low-light. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-24-2005, 01:45 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	I would say they are perfect for what you noted. If you are indoors where the light is weak or low, the tritium will add some brightness. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-24-2005, 04:29 PM	#5
BankGuard XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5	I have TFO's on 3 of my guns .... Glock 26, 23 and 31. I love them. I will be putting it on my XD9 SC in a few weeks, but have other mods to do on it first. I am in and out of buildings with different light ... I am in the sun and shade ... I carry open for my job. These sights work the best for me in all light conditions. I would put them on my Wilson CQB if they make them, but they don't. I tryed HiViz on my glock fronts for awhile but the tubes kept breaking. These TruGlo's don't break ... or at least have not broken. Good luck and good shooting!

05-24-2005, 07:28 PM	#7
JimLongley XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 822	I have to wonder if they work as well as the ones they make for Colt 1911s - Oh, wait, I forgot, they don't make those and claim they never did. Of course they are right, they never made them, but that didn't stop them from advertising them. Look for TG131CT http://web.archive.org/web/200208030...dgun/index.htm __________________ Gun control is very small groups - OFFHAND.

05-24-2005, 06:24 PM	#6
Fly-Sig XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 242	I've got them on my XD40 and so far love them. They are superior in daylight compared to factory sights. Any fiber optic sight is a huge improvement. In dim light they are amazing. Again, the fiber gathers up lots of light and make them super easy to see. At night they are better than the Trijicons on my Sig by a noticable amount. Partly it is the size of the fiber compared to the small dot on the Trijicons, but partly it's because they are brighter than the Trijicons. About the only complaint I have is that the front and rear sights are the same color. If they were to offer contrasting colors they would be the ultimate sight. The construction seems durable. The fiber is covered by a clear plastic shell for protection, so I think the fiber is pretty likely to survive just fine. I use my XD for IDPA as well as general range shooting and some hiking. I don't worry that the fiber will get damaged or lost. I'll be putting a set on my Sig when I have the spare cash, that's how much I like them!

05-24-2005, 07:42 PM	#8
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 507	I have them and I think they are GREAT but try to keep the chems off of them or they might melt!! __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

05-25-2005, 04:26 AM	#9
trgobe XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	I just sent my gun in for some work and they are putting a set of these on. They told me they now have a amber front site and green in the back.

05-25-2005, 05:31 AM	#10
DougXD XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 96	Whoa........whadaya mean, keep the chemicals off them?? I exclusively use Break Free CLP. I have heard and read stories where products like Break Free Powder Blast will damage polymers, but not CLP. Will the CLP do damage too??

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