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sybo · 11-02-2009, 02:15 PM

Bought a XDSC .40 last week that the store installed these sights, are they crap or is it a crap-shoot like most all other things? SYBO

**TMP** · 11-02-2009, 02:28 PM

Are they the TFO's?
There have been many reports of the FO tubes popping out. It happened to me so I epoxied it in there forever. Worked like a charm and they are very bright in dim or low light. They make it very easy to grab your gun in darkness too.

**Palmyra** · 11-02-2009, 02:52 PM

XD.45c, blown 2 front sights out in less than a year. Truglo replaced the first one for free. Had to send the slide to them so was without the pistol for a little over a week. Was able to find some after market rods that would fit and glued one in.

Would I get Truglo again, NO!

**ETexPops** · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

TFO's on my XD9sc for about 3 months. I have run 300-400 rds through it with no issues. Fiber Optics are bright in almost any light and the Tritiums light up well at night. Sealed both front and rear sights with clear fingernail polish and they are staying in place so far.

sourpatch45 · 11-02-2009, 04:21 PM

i like them but they could be better. i never had my rods fall out (i put clear fingernail polish on the tops when i got them and that helps them stay in, prevention is key)

if my gun got heavy use and wasn't babied i wouldn't recommend them they just arent as durable as other sights.

but when they work they are the best! WAY brighter then any other sighs ive used

**shaner** · 11-02-2009, 04:39 PM

i like all mine they havent gave me any trouble

Johnnybgood · 11-02-2009, 07:38 PM

I have TFOs on my XD45C, used clear Epoxy on the tubes and have had zero problems. I had them on my XD40SC but switched them out for Trijicons,they weren't giving me any problems except they look pretty big on the short slide and the Trijicons are just right. You should be fine with the TFOs if you Epoxy the tubes in or use clear fingernail polish. Just a tiny bit is all you need.

**shaner** · 11-02-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnybgood

I have TFOs on my XD45C, used clear Epoxy on the tubes and have had zero problems. I had them on my XD40SC but switched them out for Trijicons,they weren't giving me any problems except they look pretty big on the short slide and the Trijicons are just right. You should be fine with the TFOs if you Epoxy the tubes in or use clear fingernail polish. Just a tiny bit is all you need.

postin these for john

Johnnybgood · 11-02-2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks Shaner they look great, I truly appreciate your help. The pictures also exhibit the Norton Special NP3 treament by Robar for those interested as well as the TFO sights.

**slugger6** · 11-02-2009, 09:12 PM

I've been running TFOs on three of my XDs for more than three years now with absolutely no problems.

11-02-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
sybo XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	truglo sights-opinions? Bought a XDSC .40 last week that the store installed these sights, are they crap or is it a crap-shoot like most all other things? SYBO
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11-02-2009, 02:28 PM	#2
TMP XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,768	Are they the TFO's? There have been many reports of the FO tubes popping out. It happened to me so I epoxied it in there forever. Worked like a charm and they are very bright in dim or low light. They make it very easy to grab your gun in darkness too. __________________ ______________________ Para Ordnance PRX1445 Limited Edition RRA Elite Comp Stag Model 2 (home build) XD45 Tactical XD9 Subcompact (Yel/Grn TFO's) Wilson Border Patrol 870 Green (Surefire 618FA forend with light) Beretta U22 Neos INOX Ruger 10/22 #8. If this is your first night at 'Fight Club', you have to fight.
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11-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
Palmyra XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 242	XD.45c, blown 2 front sights out in less than a year. Truglo replaced the first one for free. Had to send the slide to them so was without the pistol for a little over a week. Was able to find some after market rods that would fit and glued one in. Would I get Truglo again, NO! __________________ I'm hard to figure out: I'm a member of the NRA, GOA, and the ACLU. And I have my CCW license.
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11-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
ETexPops XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 656	TFO's on my XD9sc for about 3 months. I have run 300-400 rds through it with no issues. Fiber Optics are bright in almost any light and the Tritiums light up well at night. Sealed both front and rear sights with clear fingernail polish and they are staying in place so far. __________________ Ya'll be careful out there...ETexPops XD9sc w/ TFO's XD45c w/ Trijicon Night Sights Browning Buckmark Camper w/Garret Red Dot Browning Buckmark Camper w/Fiber Optics Taurus PT1911-blue Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry w/ Meprolight Sights Ruger 10/22 Model 1219 w/ Busnell Banner 3x9 NEF Pardner Pump 18.5" w/ Truglo Fiber Optics Hi Point 995TS w/ Bushnell Red Dot S&W MOE M&P 15 Bunch of other long guns
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11-02-2009, 04:21 PM	#5
sourpatch45 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise, ID (its boy-see NOT boy-zee!!!) Posts: 4,856	i like them but they could be better. i never had my rods fall out (i put clear fingernail polish on the tops when i got them and that helps them stay in, prevention is key) if my gun got heavy use and wasn't babied i wouldn't recommend them they just arent as durable as other sights. but when they work they are the best! WAY brighter then any other sighs ive used __________________ I haven't stopped believing in god. I just stopped beliving he cares. There might be a god, there might not, but i dont think it matters. Either way were on our own.-Jace Wayland If you want to polish your barrel click the link below http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xdtalk-...ng-thread.html
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11-02-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
shaner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: freddieville ohio Posts: 2,175	i like all mine they havent gave me any trouble __________________ XD SUBCOMPACT 9MM TFO'S durocoated OD slide XD compact 45ACP TFO'S XD TACTICAL 9MM truglo fiber optic XD bitone 9mm service truglo fiber optics tuarus mod 85 stainless C/S laser grips taurus mod 605 with C/S laser grips ruger GP100 with hi viz ruger P95 with a green durocated slide !!hiviz front sight keltec P3a C/S grip laser COUPLE SHOTGUNS COWBOY GUNS 2.5IN POCKET KNIFE IVE HAD SINCE 1977 STILL CARRYIN IT BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF TOO
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11-02-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
Johnnybgood XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 1,109	I have TFOs on my XD45C, used clear Epoxy on the tubes and have had zero problems. I had them on my XD40SC but switched them out for Trijicons,they weren't giving me any problems except they look pretty big on the short slide and the Trijicons are just right. You should be fine with the TFOs if you Epoxy the tubes in or use clear fingernail polish. Just a tiny bit is all you need. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS,Hard Chrome Slide by TRIPPS, Combat Carry Job by POWDER RIVER PRECISION. XD .45 Compact TFOS,NP3 Norton Special and Competition Trigger Job byROBAR. Ruger P345PR SOLD,Wish I hadn't Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. SOLD. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump
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11-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
Johnnybgood XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 1,109	Thanks Shaner they look great, I truly appreciate your help. The pictures also exhibit the Norton Special NP3 treament by Robar for those interested as well as the TFO sights. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS,Hard Chrome Slide by TRIPPS, Combat Carry Job by POWDER RIVER PRECISION. XD .45 Compact TFOS,NP3 Norton Special and Competition Trigger Job byROBAR. Ruger P345PR SOLD,Wish I hadn't Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. SOLD. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump Last edited by Johnnybgood; 11-02-2009 at 08:59 PM.
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11-02-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
slugger6 XDTalk 25K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,797	I've been running TFOs on three of my XDs for more than three years now with absolutely no problems. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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