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jblakk · 05-05-2008, 12:41 AM

This is exactly why I ordered mine with the Trijicons from SA.

TG13 · 05-05-2008, 05:33 AM

the XD45 i bought had it's rear sight tapped off to the right for someone else.. i tried tapping it back, and of course it didn't move..

i'm thinking about using dry ice to make the sight/slide constrict and then try to tap it back into alignment with the marks on the slide..

it's pretty unreal how hard these sights are to remove/adjust..

**HPD SRT** · 05-05-2008, 05:39 AM

XD = Extreme Duty .........

jherrick · 05-05-2008, 10:26 AM

hmmm,mine doesn't have a screw. Do some have it?
JH

Bill in San Jose · 05-05-2008, 10:58 AM

None have the screw, just tigher than a clam's ass.

If you want the XS, SA's custom shop will remove the factory, and install the big dots for $105- less than the cost of the big dots. It took about 10 days including the weekend from shipping to receipt of the slide. Costs $8.95 for SA to ship back, about the same to ship to them USPS Priority Mail. Since it's not legally a firearm to ship the slide, you don't need to declare it.

I just got them, shot 150 rounds on Sat, and I'm still shooting 1 foot low and 4 inches left at 7 yards, even if I shoot from a sand bag. The range master shot the gun, and got 2 bullseyes.

I can't afford enough .45 ammo to "learn" to shoot the XD. BTW, I brought my S&W model 36, 2" bbl and put 5/5 in the black at 7 yards- it's not that I don't know how to shoot a gun.

I'm going to move my rear XS right, and buildup the top with steel-repair epoxy about 1/8"+ and get the gun shooting where I point it already. I shoot archery and coach. I can't imagine shooting somebody's bow, hitting bulls eyes, and when they shoot at 20 yard and hit low and left telling them "well, pinch the muscles in your ass tight, and crinkle your nose as you aim, then you'll hit the bulls eye too, plus it will cost you $75 each time you come to the range to practice- we're not going to move your sights on the bow".

Conceyted · 05-05-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill in San Jose

None have the screw, just tigher than a clam's ass.

If you want the XS, SA's custom shop will remove the factory, and install the big dots for $105- less than the cost of the big dots. It took about 10 days including the weekend from shipping to receipt of the slide. Costs $8.95 for SA to ship back, about the same to ship to them USPS Priority Mail. Since it's not legally a firearm to ship the slide, you don't need to declare it.

I just got them, shot 150 rounds on Sat, and I'm still shooting 1 foot low and 4 inches left at 7 yards, even if I shoot from a sand bag. The range master shot the gun, and got 2 bullseyes.

I can't afford enough .45 ammo to "learn" to shoot the XD. BTW, I brought my S&W model 36, 2" bbl and put 5/5 in the black at 7 yards- it's not that I don't know how to shoot a gun.

I'm going to move my rear XS right, and buildup the top with steel-repair epoxy about 1/8"+ and get the gun shooting where I point it already. I shoot archery and coach. I can't imagine shooting somebody's bow, hitting bulls eyes, and when they shoot at 20 yard and hit low and left telling them "well, pinch the muscles in your ass tight, and crinkle your nose as you aim, then you'll hit the bulls eye too, plus it will cost you $75 each time you come to the range to practice- we're not going to move your sights on the bow".

$105 to install them WITHOUT the sights?!?! So if you get the XS sights and have SA install it it comes out to about 225?

**mhillsing23** · 05-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conceyted

$105 to install them WITHOUT the sights?!?! So if you get the XS sights and have SA install it it comes out to about 225?

No, that is installed with the sights included. It is a very good deal actually.

Conceyted · 05-05-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhillsing23

No, that is installed with the sights included. It is a very good deal actually.

wow, sounds like it!

Any idea if they have yellow/green Trijicon's?

Bill in San Jose · 05-05-2008, 12:32 PM

To clarify, I shipped a slide and a check for $113.95, and got back the slide with the XS Big Dots, plus the original sights in a little plastic bag.

Contact SA customer service, they always responded in << 24 hours to answer specific questions.

figment · 05-05-2008, 01:42 PM

you know the sights push off in one direction, right?

05-05-2008, 12:41 AM	#11
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jherrick XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	hmmm,mine doesn't have a screw. Do some have it? JH __________________ King B

05-05-2008, 10:58 AM	#15
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,517	None have the screw, just tigher than a clam's ass. If you want the XS, SA's custom shop will remove the factory, and install the big dots for $105- less than the cost of the big dots. It took about 10 days including the weekend from shipping to receipt of the slide. Costs $8.95 for SA to ship back, about the same to ship to them USPS Priority Mail. Since it's not legally a firearm to ship the slide, you don't need to declare it. I just got them, shot 150 rounds on Sat, and I'm still shooting 1 foot low and 4 inches left at 7 yards, even if I shoot from a sand bag. The range master shot the gun, and got 2 bullseyes. I can't afford enough .45 ammo to "learn" to shoot the XD. BTW, I brought my S&W model 36, 2" bbl and put 5/5 in the black at 7 yards- it's not that I don't know how to shoot a gun. I'm going to move my rear XS right, and buildup the top with steel-repair epoxy about 1/8"+ and get the gun shooting where I point it already. I shoot archery and coach. I can't imagine shooting somebody's bow, hitting bulls eyes, and when they shoot at 20 yard and hit low and left telling them "well, pinch the muscles in your ass tight, and crinkle your nose as you aim, then you'll hit the bulls eye too, plus it will cost you $75 each time you come to the range to practice- we're not going to move your sights on the bow". __________________ The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama. Rich Pearson knows Barack Obama Served in the Illinois state capitol as chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4904149&EDATE= Last edited by Bill in San Jose; 05-05-2008 at 11:12 AM.

05-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#19
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,517	To clarify, I shipped a slide and a check for $113.95, and got back the slide with the XS Big Dots, plus the original sights in a little plastic bag. Contact SA customer service, they always responded in << 24 hours to answer specific questions. __________________ The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama. Rich Pearson knows Barack Obama Served in the Illinois state capitol as chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4904149&EDATE=

05-05-2008, 05:33 AM	#12
TG13 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atascocita, Texas. Posts: 180	the XD45 i bought had it's rear sight tapped off to the right for someone else.. i tried tapping it back, and of course it didn't move.. i'm thinking about using dry ice to make the sight/slide constrict and then try to tap it back into alignment with the marks on the slide.. it's pretty unreal how hard these sights are to remove/adjust..

05-05-2008, 01:42 PM	#20
figment XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: of yor imagination Posts: 26	you know the sights push off in one direction, right?

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