Are Trijicons, Meprolights brighter than Truglo TFO's? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Ontarget · 03-01-2007, 07:42 PM

In terms of brightness, are standard night sights like Trijicon and Meprolight brighter than Truglo TFO's? Thank you.

**Old School** · 03-01-2007, 07:46 PM

TFO sights are brighter because the fiber rod amplifies the tritium glow.

Andrew LB · 03-02-2007, 01:58 AM

I just picked up a set of TRUGLO Tritium/Fiber Optic TFO sights for my XD-9 Service model and though they are not installed yet, they give great optical clarity in dark conditions and if there is any ambiant light in the room, they glow even brighter. I'm sure shooting outdoors in the sun would make them insanely bright.

I decided on having these installed by a smith that was recommended to me @ SharpShooters here in Torrance, CA. I should have them on sometime next week.

slugger6 · 03-02-2007, 05:29 AM

I haven't compared them side-by-side with the other sights, but I would be hard pressed to imagine the others to be any brighter. I can see my TFOs clearly in total darkness.

Hokie · 03-02-2007, 07:36 AM

I just got my XD45 slide back from James at XDHS2000, the TFO's are the brightest sights I've ever seen...moreso that Meps or Trijicon.

Awesome product. I still need to see how they print though. Hopefully dead nuts at 25 yards.

**Ed Ely** · 03-02-2007, 08:12 AM

TFO's are much brighter than the other
two.

Ed

kraigster414 · 03-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Even the TruGlo non-fiber optic Tritiums are brighter than the Tritium brand or Meprolight. I have the TruGlo Brite Site (Tritium but no fiber optic) on my XD45 Compact. I prefer it to the TruGlo TFOs - less "busy" look on a short slide and they serve my needs well. Having said that, if I had to have one set of Tritium night sights, it would be the Heinie or if a Glock, the Heinie or the Warren Tactical.

Again, not as bright but very good for me are the Ameriglo - yellow rear and green front Tritiums. Very sharp. I have them on my XD357Sig Service and am very pleased.

USMC-8154TL/DM · 03-03-2007, 03:07 PM

I haven't compaired them side by side, but I have the Trijicons and love them. On my next I may compair but I really like the Trijicons.

You need to go and compair themyourself to see what you like and don't like.

kraigster414 · 03-03-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMC-8154TL/DM

I haven't compaired them side by side, but I have the Trijicons and love them. On my next I may compair but I really like the Trijicons.

You need to go and compair themyourself to see what you like and don't like.

+1. If everyone liked the same thing, we'd all be driving Fords.

(What a thought). There is nothing wrong with any of these sights. You get what works best for you, not me, you.

The_Duke · 03-03-2007, 07:21 PM

I bought two sets of the Trijicons. I have not used any other night sights.

03-01-2007, 07:42 PM	#1
Ontarget XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 108	Are Trijicons, Meprolights brighter than Truglo TFO's? In terms of brightness, are standard night sights like Trijicon and Meprolight brighter than Truglo TFO's? Thank you.

03-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,618	TFO sights are brighter because the fiber rod amplifies the tritium glow. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-02-2007, 01:58 AM	#3
Andrew LB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 114	I just picked up a set of TRUGLO Tritium/Fiber Optic TFO sights for my XD-9 Service model and though they are not installed yet, they give great optical clarity in dark conditions and if there is any ambiant light in the room, they glow even brighter. I'm sure shooting outdoors in the sun would make them insanely bright. I decided on having these installed by a smith that was recommended to me @ SharpShooters here in Torrance, CA. I should have them on sometime next week. __________________ - Springfield XD-9mm (Workhorse w/20k+ shots fired) - Colt 1911 .45 ACP pre-WWI US Navy Officers Issue - Win. Model 70 .270 featherweight - S&W .357mag Model 66-2 (early 70's trigger job, custom sights) - Win. Model '94 30-30 (early 20's) - Belgian Browing 16ga Semi Auto (Fabrique national) - A.H. Fox 16ga double gun (late 'teens) - Weatherby .270 magnum - .375 Holland & Holland double gun -Coming Soon- Springfield M1A Match Grade Springfield TRP 1911 .45 ACP

03-03-2007, 01:06 PM	#7
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,441	Even the TruGlo non-fiber optic Tritiums are brighter than the Tritium brand or Meprolight. I have the TruGlo Brite Site (Tritium but no fiber optic) on my XD45 Compact. I prefer it to the TruGlo TFOs - less "busy" look on a short slide and they serve my needs well. Having said that, if I had to have one set of Tritium night sights, it would be the Heinie or if a Glock, the Heinie or the Warren Tactical. Again, not as bright but very good for me are the Ameriglo - yellow rear and green front Tritiums. Very sharp. I have them on my XD357Sig Service and am very pleased. __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

03-03-2007, 03:07 PM	#8
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	I haven't compaired them side by side, but I have the Trijicons and love them. On my next I may compair but I really like the Trijicons. You need to go and compair themyourself to see what you like and don't like. __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm or http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...%20BOLT%20KNOB

03-02-2007, 05:29 AM	#4
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,014	I haven't compared them side-by-side with the other sights, but I would be hard pressed to imagine the others to be any brighter. I can see my TFOs clearly in total darkness.

03-02-2007, 07:36 AM	#5
Hokie XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 14	I just got my XD45 slide back from James at XDHS2000, the TFO's are the brightest sights I've ever seen...moreso that Meps or Trijicon. Awesome product. I still need to see how they print though. Hopefully dead nuts at 25 yards.

03-02-2007, 08:12 AM	#6
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,645 Blog Entries: 1	TFO's are much brighter than the other two. Ed

03-03-2007, 07:21 PM	#10
The_Duke XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lewes, DE Posts: 93	I bought two sets of the Trijicons. I have not used any other night sights.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode