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hillbilly_hippo · 10-02-2006, 05:17 PM

Howdy all-

The snow will be here soon in Ellensburg, so I've come to the conclusion that I need to spend some money on my XD!
I've been researching the possibility of adding new sights to my XD, probably TFO's. I use my XD service for the occasional CCW, so I was curious as to how the TFO's perform while drawing. Snags?
When I get around to it, I'll probably send my slide off to Canyon Creek to get it refinished matte black and have them install the TFO's. I'm thinking a yellow rear and green front setup. Comments?

Nerves · 10-02-2006, 05:35 PM

Great question; One of the first things I did notice when I replaced the OEM sights with Truglo's TFO's sights on my XD45ACP service model, was that the front sight snagged all the time with "uncle mikes" type holster. Going to a Leather and/or Kydex cure this issue.

(IWB)I use andrew leather and a good friend had a blade tech.

hillbilly_hippo · 10-02-2006, 05:36 PM

I'll be using a Tucker Answer IWB holster. (Which, BTW, is awesome.)

Nerves · 10-02-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillbilly_hippo

I'll be using a Tucker Answer IWB holster. (Which, BTW, is awesome.)

Then you should have no problems!

Damon · 10-02-2006, 07:47 PM

No snagging problems with IWB Hume 715, OWB Hume 711, IWB Kramer #3, OWB Kramer Belt Scabbard holsters.

The OWB Hume 711 I have used in 3 classes, one 6 hour and two 18 hour classes.

The OWB Kramer I have used in one 18 hour class and have another 6 hour class to take in Nov.

rem700 · 10-02-2006, 10:21 PM

TFOs and Hume 711 no problems

Frostyeyes · 10-06-2006, 10:54 PM

TFO's and Hume open top OWB no probs. as to sight color I have Yellow Green combo and at night it's awsome as easy to pick up as the Mepro ights on my Kimbers.

rangemaster · 10-06-2006, 11:30 PM

Many people love TFOs... most of them shoot in competition a lot, and carry concealed very little.

Three shooters at our range had their TFOs removed from their pistols and went to traditional 3-dot Trijicon night sights after they lost fiber-optic rods, typically on the front sight.

The Trijicons have proven more rugged for these particular shooters who carry every day.

I'm not saying this choice is for you... but I am saying that when I put night sights on my own carry guns (XD40SC, XD45 Service & XD45 Tactical) they won't be TFOs, but Trijicons.

An added note - Trij sights typically don't care what holster you have.

Damon · 10-07-2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangemaster

Many people love TFOs... most of them shoot in competition a lot, and carry concealed very little.

Three shooters at our range had their TFOs removed from their pistols and went to traditional 3-dot Trijicon night sights after they lost fiber-optic rods, typically on the front sight.

The Trijicons have proven more rugged for these particular shooters who carry every day.

I'm not saying this choice is for you... but I am saying that when I put night sights on my own carry guns (XD40SC, XD45 Service & XD45 Tactical) they won't be TFOs, but Trijicons.

An added note - Trij sights typically don't care what holster you have.

I don't shoot in competitions at all (at least not yet) but I do carry concealed every day and have been carrying every day for the last 17 years. I have done 3 defensive handgun classes this year and may do 2 more. I plan on doing 4-6 more classes next year.

I'll agree that TruGlo should have better quality control on the TFO sights. But I think its a very small percentage of TFO sights that have any problems at all.

TFOs are the only sight that is a combo fiber optic and tritium. They are the only ones that will give a bright "glowing" sight in both darkness and daylight.

I know that not everyone likes fiber optic sights for day time shooting but I really do. The bright glowing dots help me pick up the sights faster. And since my XD is my current every day carry gun I need night sights because thats what I've been training with. Until another company makes a combo fiber optic/tritium sight then I'll stay with the TFOs.

rangemaster · 10-07-2006, 11:55 PM

It's all about personal choice.

10-02-2006, 05:17 PM	#1
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 102	TFO and CCW Howdy all- The snow will be here soon in Ellensburg, so I've come to the conclusion that I need to spend some money on my XD! I've been researching the possibility of adding new sights to my XD, probably TFO's. I use my XD service for the occasional CCW, so I was curious as to how the TFO's perform while drawing. Snags? When I get around to it, I'll probably send my slide off to Canyon Creek to get it refinished matte black and have them install the TFO's. I'm thinking a yellow rear and green front setup. Comments?

10-02-2006, 05:35 PM	#2
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,029	Great question; One of the first things I did notice when I replaced the OEM sights with Truglo's TFO's sights on my XD45ACP service model, was that the front sight snagged all the time with "uncle mikes" type holster. Going to a Leather and/or Kydex cure this issue. (IWB)I use andrew leather and a good friend had a blade tech. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

10-02-2006, 07:47 PM	#5
Damon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 354	No snagging problems with IWB Hume 715, OWB Hume 711, IWB Kramer #3, OWB Kramer Belt Scabbard holsters. The OWB Hume 711 I have used in 3 classes, one 6 hour and two 18 hour classes. The OWB Kramer I have used in one 18 hour class and have another 6 hour class to take in Nov. __________________ XD-9 Service TruGlo TFO Sights Don's Guide Rod Canyon Creek Trigger Job Canyon Creek Fusion Slide Finish Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-2 x2 Graduate Firearms Academy of Seattle FAS-4 x2 Graduate

10-06-2006, 10:54 PM	#7
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 911	TFO's and Hume open top OWB no probs. as to sight color I have Yellow Green combo and at night it's awsome as easy to pick up as the Mepro ights on my Kimbers. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

10-06-2006, 11:30 PM	#8
rangemaster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 203	Many people love TFOs... most of them shoot in competition a lot, and carry concealed very little. Three shooters at our range had their TFOs removed from their pistols and went to traditional 3-dot Trijicon night sights after they lost fiber-optic rods, typically on the front sight. The Trijicons have proven more rugged for these particular shooters who carry every day. I'm not saying this choice is for you... but I am saying that when I put night sights on my own carry guns (XD40SC, XD45 Service & XD45 Tactical) they won't be TFOs, but Trijicons. An added note - Trij sights typically don't care what holster you have. __________________ Unload and show clear... http://www.crpcactionpistol.org Rangemaster Clatskanie Rifle & Pistol Club NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor Oregon CHL Instructor

10-02-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
hillbilly_hippo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 102	I'll be using a Tucker Answer IWB holster. (Which, BTW, is awesome.)

10-02-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
rem700 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mn Posts: 9	TFOs and Hume 711 no problems

10-07-2006, 11:55 PM	#10
rangemaster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 203	It's all about personal choice. __________________ Unload and show clear... http://www.crpcactionpistol.org Rangemaster Clatskanie Rifle & Pistol Club NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor Oregon CHL Instructor

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