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kannibul · 12-24-2007, 07:00 AM

I have an XD-9 Service, that I would like to have night sites installed.

I would like ones that have the 45 bevel on the outside for the rear sight, like what I have with the Champion Sights I had installed on my Springfield (though those are adjustable, I want fixed sights on the XD)

So, any recommendations?

This is what I have on my 1911:

http://www.championgunsights.com/pro...prod=860%2D255

USMC-8154TL/DM · 12-24-2007, 07:31 AM

Night Sights?

rgeliske · 12-24-2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

I have an XD-9 Service, that I would like to have night sites installed.

I would like ones that have the 45 bevel on the outside for the rear sight, like what I have with the Champion Sights I had installed on my Springfield (though those are adjustable, I want fixed sights on the XD)

So, any recommendations?

This is what I have on my 1911:

http://www.championgunsights.com/pro...prod=860%2D255

You have 600+ post on this forum and you should know you've got the TFO guys and the Trijicon guys and the Dawson guys. Then there are the Mepro and XS Sights and a dozen others. I'm a TFO guy I have them on both my carry guns, a 45 Compact and a 9sc. You just got to shop everyone is going to have their own favorite. Most all have a bevel on the side for holstering but mepro and trijicon having the most pronounced.

kannibul · 12-24-2007, 07:59 AM

Actually, I spend most of my time in the XD Talk discussing things like global warming, gun control and other hot topics - lol..

I have no idea what "fits" the XD, so I'm looking for something that is about as close to drop-in replacements for the 3-dot sights as I can get, and have my gun smith install them (they don't carry sights)

It took me over a week to find the ones I wanted for my SA 1911. My Beretta came with Trijicon...

rgeliske · 12-24-2007, 08:23 AM

The TFO are the brightest sights I have ever seen and they work equally well in daylight as night. Trijicon and Mepro, which have no fiber optics, tend to be harder to see in day time because they do not gather any ambient light. The TFO may be a little large for target shooting but for defence they're great. There is a lot of comments about the durability of TFOs and the early, over 6 months ago, ones had a problem with some cleaning solvents. I have had one set a year and one set about 6 months with no problems. I don't think any of the fiber optic sights should be exposed to harsh cleaning solvents. One really nice thing about the TFOs is they really help in locating your gun in the dark. It is probably a very wise choice to have a gunsmith install them. I would suggest that you consider buying your sights from a HS2000 sponsor and send then your slide so they can install them they have a lot of experience with XD. Getting the OEM sights off get be really frustrating if you don't know what you are doing.

slugger6 · 12-24-2007, 08:33 AM

I have TruGlo TFOs mounted on my XD9 Tactical which I use for IDPA and USPSA competition and on my XD45 Service which is my home defense pistol. They have functioned flawlessly for over two years now. I highly recommend them.

petey1 · 12-24-2007, 08:41 AM

I love my TFO's! Great day or night.

Micky · 12-24-2007, 08:43 AM

I am looking at having some work done on my XD9 SC and my XD45 Tactical. Right now, I am leaning toward sending them to the Springfield Custom Shop for the XD Carry Package. Honestly, I do not know which sight option to get. Does anyone know anything about the Springfield Custom 3 dot tritium night sights that come with the basic package?

kannibul · 12-24-2007, 09:06 AM

I forgot about the sponsers for this site...anyhow bought a set of Trijicon sites from pistolgear.

I've done business with them before and have had good results

Reeek · 12-24-2007, 10:44 AM

Don't forget the Heinie Straight 8 Slant Pros.

I was reluctant to leave the three dot style on all of my guns but I did with tritium Slant Pro Straight 8's on my XD9SC and my Taurus PT1911.

I'm finding I'm actually more accurate with them, even at 25 yards and that was my initial concern with them before I tried them. The inserts are Trijicon . . .

12-24-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
kannibul XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 806	Night Sights for XD-9-Service I have an XD-9 Service, that I would like to have night sites installed. I would like ones that have the 45 bevel on the outside for the rear sight, like what I have with the Champion Sights I had installed on my Springfield (though those are adjustable, I want fixed sights on the XD) So, any recommendations? This is what I have on my 1911: http://www.championgunsights.com/pro...prod=860%2D255

12-24-2007, 07:31 AM	#2
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	Night Sights? __________________ 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

12-24-2007, 08:23 AM	#5
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,788	The TFO are the brightest sights I have ever seen and they work equally well in daylight as night. Trijicon and Mepro, which have no fiber optics, tend to be harder to see in day time because they do not gather any ambient light. The TFO may be a little large for target shooting but for defence they're great. There is a lot of comments about the durability of TFOs and the early, over 6 months ago, ones had a problem with some cleaning solvents. I have had one set a year and one set about 6 months with no problems. I don't think any of the fiber optic sights should be exposed to harsh cleaning solvents. One really nice thing about the TFOs is they really help in locating your gun in the dark. It is probably a very wise choice to have a gunsmith install them. I would suggest that you consider buying your sights from a HS2000 sponsor and send then your slide so they can install them they have a lot of experience with XD. Getting the OEM sights off get be really frustrating if you don't know what you are doing. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

12-24-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,103	I have TruGlo TFOs mounted on my XD9 Tactical which I use for IDPA and USPSA competition and on my XD45 Service which is my home defense pistol. They have functioned flawlessly for over two years now. I highly recommend them. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-24-2007, 08:41 AM	#7
petey1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 673	I love my TFO's! Great day or night. __________________ "No free man shall EVER be barred the use of arms." -Thomas Jefferson springerprecision.com bcsportsmen.org gunfacts.info

12-24-2007, 07:59 AM	#4
kannibul XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 806	Actually, I spend most of my time in the XD Talk discussing things like global warming, gun control and other hot topics - lol.. I have no idea what "fits" the XD, so I'm looking for something that is about as close to drop-in replacements for the 3-dot sights as I can get, and have my gun smith install them (they don't carry sights) It took me over a week to find the ones I wanted for my SA 1911. My Beretta came with Trijicon...

12-24-2007, 08:43 AM	#8
Micky XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 120	I am looking at having some work done on my XD9 SC and my XD45 Tactical. Right now, I am leaning toward sending them to the Springfield Custom Shop for the XD Carry Package. Honestly, I do not know which sight option to get. Does anyone know anything about the Springfield Custom 3 dot tritium night sights that come with the basic package? __________________ http://www.mccreaoutdoors.com

12-24-2007, 09:06 AM	#9
kannibul XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 806	I forgot about the sponsers for this site...anyhow bought a set of Trijicon sites from pistolgear. I've done business with them before and have had good results

12-24-2007, 10:44 AM	#10
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	Don't forget the Heinie Straight 8 Slant Pros. I was reluctant to leave the three dot style on all of my guns but I did with tritium Slant Pro Straight 8's on my XD9SC and my Taurus PT1911. I'm finding I'm actually more accurate with them, even at 25 yards and that was my initial concern with them before I tried them. The inserts are Trijicon . . . __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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