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pierced456 · 10-15-2006, 06:00 AM

I recently had james do a matte black Dura-Coat and 24/7 standard dot sights for me. First off I had the pleasure of talking to james over the phone a few times while he had my slide and let me say, he is very polite, took the time to answer all my questions and he did a great job with the Dura-Coat and sights. I chose the standard dot over the big dot because I heard the standard dot was a little more acurate with target shooting.
These sights are fast, I could tell from the first time I picked the gun up that target acquisition was going to be MUCH faster.
It took a few rounds to get use to the new sights, until now ive only used a 3 dot system. After about 50 rounds I had it down. Here are a few pics of my XD and target from the range today.

roberto-232 · 10-15-2006, 07:33 AM

Pretty cool. So you really like them? I’ve been tossing around getting me a set. I’m the same, three dot is all I’ve ever used. I was thinking of getting some Tru Glo TFO’s but they just seem too long.

They look nice. You said you had to shoot fifty rounds to get it down, what’s different about the sight picture?

Thanks,
Robert

sloopy70 · 10-15-2006, 08:10 AM

You mind me askin what it all cost total? I've been thinkin about goin the same route you did... not tryin to be nosey, just tryin to figure out what total price I'm lookin at... you can PM me if ya want... Thanks

Nerves · 10-15-2006, 01:52 PM

I've been looking at a similar (aprox) sight systems Henie straight eight...So I would be very interested in the cost and how your doing with them at ranges larger than 15 yards (15-25).

How are you double taps?

pierced456 · 10-16-2006, 12:16 AM

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You said you had to shoot fifty rounds to get it down, what’s different about the sight picture?

Well with the 24/7 your rear sight is not notched out like a 3 dot system, its more like a ,U, shape and has a tritium filled vertical bar. the front sight has a tritium filled dot. Instead of lining up three vertical dots you line up the dot on the front sight horozontally over the bar on the rear sight, to make it look like an, i, dotting the eye they call it.

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You mind me askin what it all cost total?

Slide refinishing $55
XS 24/7 Standard Sight Set (installed) $120
Shipping $9.50
Tax $0
Total 184.50

Here is a link to his online store https://www.shop.xd-hs2000.com/splashPage.hg

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how your doing with them at ranges larger than 15 yards (15-25).

Sorry havent taken them beyond 10 yrds. The above pic showes what I did at 10 yrds the first trip to the range. These are deffinatly not bullseye shooting sights. They were designed for fast target acquisition/self defense.

Apdl · 10-16-2006, 04:04 PM

I kind of like that! I know that target looks good and all
but it seems that you would lose some accuracy have you noticed this?

pierced456 · 10-17-2006, 01:37 AM

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seems that you would lose some accuracy have you noticed this?

You will lose a little accuracy if your doing slow, very delibrate bullseye shooting. But if your doing speed shooting, double taps on a silhouette to practice for self defense then your target acquisition will be much faster and shot placement better as well. Bear in mind that these sights are for your carry or nightstand gun, your self defense gun. Dont put these sights on a gun that is used for target shooting only.

TireFryer · 10-17-2006, 08:15 AM

Very nice!

I am also used to the 3 dot system , and although the target sight is quick and fast, I am having a tough time adapting to it. On the flip side, I have shot an XD with the TFO and almost second nature for me. Hence, if anyone is interested, I am willing to trade my BigDot Xpress night Sights for TFO (I have the BD Xpress on my XD9 Service)

Again, thanx for sharing the pics and info on te BigDot Xpress sights.

Apdl · 10-17-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pierced456

You will lose a little accuracy if your doing slow, very delibrate bullseye shooting. But if your doing speed shooting, double taps on a silhouette to practice for self defense then your target acquisition will be much faster and shot placement better as well. Bear in mind that these sights are for your carry or nightstand gun, your self defense gun. Dont put these sights on a gun that is used for target shooting only.

ok i see thanks! now ill i need is a fancy 1911 and then get these bad boys for the XD

pierced456 · 10-18-2006, 01:56 AM

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Again, thanx for sharing the pics and info on te BigDot Xpress sights

I dont have the Big Dot 24/7 Xpress, I have the Standard Dot. The standard dot is only slightly larger than the dot on the factory front sight. The big dot is, well, BIG way big IMO. I think you would have been happier if you went with the standard dot.

10-15-2006, 06:00 AM	#1
pierced456 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 39	24/7 Express Sights Range report (pics) I recently had james do a matte black Dura-Coat and 24/7 standard dot sights for me. First off I had the pleasure of talking to james over the phone a few times while he had my slide and let me say, he is very polite, took the time to answer all my questions and he did a great job with the Dura-Coat and sights. I chose the standard dot over the big dot because I heard the standard dot was a little more acurate with target shooting. These sights are fast, I could tell from the first time I picked the gun up that target acquisition was going to be MUCH faster. It took a few rounds to get use to the new sights, until now ive only used a 3 dot system. After about 50 rounds I had it down. Here are a few pics of my XD and target from the range today. __________________ Nothing begins, and nothing ends, That is not paid with moan; For we are born in others pain And perish in our own

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roberto-232 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Pretty cool. So you really like them? I’ve been tossing around getting me a set. I’m the same, three dot is all I’ve ever used. I was thinking of getting some Tru Glo TFO’s but they just seem too long. They look nice. You said you had to shoot fifty rounds to get it down, what’s different about the sight picture? Thanks, Robert __________________ "Envy the country that has heroes, huh? I say pity the country that needs them." Quote by Denton Van Zan 'Dragon Slayer': Reign of Fire (Played by Matthew McConaughey)

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Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	I've been looking at a similar (aprox) sight systems Henie straight eight...So I would be very interested in the cost and how your doing with them at ranges larger than 15 yards (15-25). How are you double taps? __________________ \"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 Last edited by Nerves; 10-15-2006 at 02:59 PM.

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Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,354	I kind of like that! I know that target looks good and all but it seems that you would lose some accuracy have you noticed this? __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein If you are not part of the solution you are part of the precipitate Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 8206 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag Ruger 10/22 Carbine Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 Win EBR Build in progress

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10-15-2006, 08:10 AM	#3
sloopy70 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 1,121	You mind me askin what it all cost total? I've been thinkin about goin the same route you did... not tryin to be nosey, just tryin to figure out what total price I'm lookin at... you can PM me if ya want... Thanks

10-17-2006, 08:15 AM	#8
TireFryer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 205	Very nice! I am also used to the 3 dot system , and although the target sight is quick and fast, I am having a tough time adapting to it. On the flip side, I have shot an XD with the TFO and almost second nature for me. Hence, if anyone is interested, I am willing to trade my BigDot Xpress night Sights for TFO (I have the BD Xpress on my XD9 Service) Again, thanx for sharing the pics and info on te BigDot Xpress sights.