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KnightHawk · 06-11-2007, 09:24 AM

I recall reading something a long time back that the critical sight dimensions for XD's are identical to those for SIG. Right or wrong?

My buddy has SIG TFO's in his gunshop and I was going to grab a set for my .40 but don't know whether I need a #6 or a #8 front sight.

Can anybody set me straight on this? All help appreciated.

Myk9noseknows · 06-11-2007, 10:22 AM

When I was trying to buy some night sights for a Sig 229 I realized the same thing. The night sights were listed for both the Sig and the XD. I've never tried to mount any Sig sights on my XD, but I have read that they were interchangable.

**mvician** · 06-11-2007, 12:44 PM

here ya go

List of SIG Sight HEIGHTS
Since Sig sights fit the XD, I think this information may be of use to us:

http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/SigProFAQ/VI/2.html

I'll include some of the info from that website here in case praxagora ever goes down.

Rear Sight Heights:

#4 = 5.24mm (0.21 inches)
#5 = 5.52mm (0.22 inches)
#6 = 5.80mm (0.23 inches)
#7 = 6.07mm (0.24 inches)
#8 = 6.35mm (0.25 inches)
#9 = 6.62mm (0.26 inches)
#10 = 6.90mm (0.27 inches)

Front Sight Heights:

#5 = 6.01mm (0.235 inches)
#6 = 5.88mm (0.230 inches)
#7 = 5.74mm (0.225 inches)
#8 = 5.60mm (0.220 inches)
#9 = 5.46mm (0.215 inches)
#10 = 5.32mm (0.210 inches)

A higher rear sight number (taller) will raise the point of impact, but a smaller front sight number (taller) will lower the point of impact.

KnightHawk · 06-11-2007, 03:01 PM

Thanks........but the link gives me "page not found". HTTP 404. I'd appreciate another look at it. I had originally tried several searches and found nothing.

sa-xd9shooter · 06-11-2007, 03:08 PM

According to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_XD

"The sight mounts on XD pistols are essentially the same as sight mounts on the popular line of pistols made by SIG, meaning that there is a large variety of aftermarket sights that can be installed on an XD without modification."

XDADDICT · 06-12-2007, 08:11 AM

The problem I have with messing with the sights heights is which one do I buy? Do I just keep experimenting until I get what I need? I think I am going to get some adjustables for my xd45 - any suggestions?

KnightHawk · 06-12-2007, 08:34 AM

Let's rephrase the question.

What height or SIG ID number is the front sight that comes in the XD TFO set?

06-11-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,870	here ya go List of SIG Sight HEIGHTS Since Sig sights fit the XD, I think this information may be of use to us: http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/SigProFAQ/VI/2.html I'll include some of the info from that website here in case praxagora ever goes down. Rear Sight Heights: #4 = 5.24mm (0.21 inches) #5 = 5.52mm (0.22 inches) #6 = 5.80mm (0.23 inches) #7 = 6.07mm (0.24 inches) #8 = 6.35mm (0.25 inches) #9 = 6.62mm (0.26 inches) #10 = 6.90mm (0.27 inches) Front Sight Heights: #5 = 6.01mm (0.235 inches) #6 = 5.88mm (0.230 inches) #7 = 5.74mm (0.225 inches) #8 = 5.60mm (0.220 inches) #9 = 5.46mm (0.215 inches) #10 = 5.32mm (0.210 inches) A higher rear sight number (taller) will raise the point of impact, but a smaller front sight number (taller) will lower the point of impact. Last edited by mvician; 06-11-2007 at 06:33 PM.

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06-11-2007, 09:24 AM	#1
KnightHawk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas, on the Border Posts: 156	SIG Sights On XD? I recall reading something a long time back that the critical sight dimensions for XD's are identical to those for SIG. Right or wrong? My buddy has SIG TFO's in his gunshop and I was going to grab a set for my .40 but don't know whether I need a #6 or a #8 front sight. Can anybody set me straight on this? All help appreciated. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas, USA

06-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#2
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,890	When I was trying to buy some night sights for a Sig 229 I realized the same thing. The night sights were listed for both the Sig and the XD. I've never tried to mount any Sig sights on my XD, but I have read that they were interchangable.

06-11-2007, 03:01 PM	#4
KnightHawk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas, on the Border Posts: 156	Thanks........but the link gives me "page not found". HTTP 404. I'd appreciate another look at it. I had originally tried several searches and found nothing. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas, USA

06-11-2007, 03:08 PM	#5
sa-xd9shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 383	According to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_XD "The sight mounts on XD pistols are essentially the same as sight mounts on the popular line of pistols made by SIG, meaning that there is a large variety of aftermarket sights that can be installed on an XD without modification." __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Guns kill people just like fish need bicycles.

06-12-2007, 08:11 AM	#6
XDADDICT XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pgh, PA Posts: 36	The problem I have with messing with the sights heights is which one do I buy? Do I just keep experimenting until I get what I need? I think I am going to get some adjustables for my xd45 - any suggestions? __________________ The first point and click interface was a Smith and Wesson

06-12-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
KnightHawk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas, on the Border Posts: 156	Let's rephrase the question. What height or SIG ID number is the front sight that comes in the XD TFO set? __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas, USA Last edited by KnightHawk; 06-12-2007 at 08:40 AM.