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XDmFan · 07-14-2008, 07:04 PM

Hello all...

Just picked up my all-black XDm today and after giving it a cursory cleaning and putting 200 rounds through it this afternoon, I'm really liking it!

I'm interested in getting some night sights in the not too distant future and was wanting to get opinions on which ones to get. Should I just go with the Springfield Custom Tritium sights or stick with aftermarket sights like Trijicon? Also, this thing seems pretty accurate from the factory...are adjustable sights like the Dawson's worth the extra bucks?

Dave

MasLakas · 07-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Welcome to the forum from UT!

Post your questions in the general discussion area, more people will see them. I don't know what sights are avialable for the XDm as far as after market goes. Glad you like the XDm!

tjg · 07-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Hi, Dave, and welcome from Michigan.

I have Trijicons on my .45 but prefer the Tru-Glo TFO's on my .40. However, after about 200 rounds through the .40, the front fiber optic tube came loose. I am waiting to hear back from Gilbert's (who installed it) on how to get it back in place.

CommieHunter · 07-14-2008, 07:33 PM

All Springfield XD sights will fit the XDM.

**TrptProf** · 07-14-2008, 08:40 PM

Hello and welcome to the forum!

XDmFan · 07-14-2008, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the welcomes and responses... I'll post new questions on the main forum.

I saw on the Rob Leatham videos (part 4, I believe) on the SA site that the fiber optic and Tritium sights available both appeared to be the same forward sloping rear sight design that comes standard on the XDm. I'm guessing those are the Springfield Custom sights referred to in the custom shop, because I've seen Trijicon sights for the XD and those look like the sights that come standard on the XD -- not the forward sloping kind, but the ones that are more straight up and down. I don't suppose I care about looks that much. I just want something that works when I need it -- although the ability to adjust the sights (Dawson's) sure would be nice.

Dave

gkelley3 · 07-15-2008, 03:02 AM

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

G McBride · 07-15-2008, 04:11 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on you XDM.

rockerz71 · 07-15-2008, 08:40 AM

Welcome from Atlanta

Frogman77 · 07-15-2008, 09:01 AM

just curious, why do you need adjustable sights?? Competition?? I'm a fairly new xdm owner, right out of the box it's scary accurate. i'm shooting small plastic cups and soda cans out to 40 yards with factory and reloads alike.

07-14-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
XDmFan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 12	New XDm Owner Hello all... Just picked up my all-black XDm today and after giving it a cursory cleaning and putting 200 rounds through it this afternoon, I'm really liking it! I'm interested in getting some night sights in the not too distant future and was wanting to get opinions on which ones to get. Should I just go with the Springfield Custom Tritium sights or stick with aftermarket sights like Trijicon? Also, this thing seems pretty accurate from the factory...are adjustable sights like the Dawson's worth the extra bucks? Dave

07-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
MasLakas XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cache Valley, Utah Posts: 2,589	Welcome to the forum from UT! Post your questions in the general discussion area, more people will see them. I don't know what sights are avialable for the XDm as far as after market goes. Glad you like the XDm! __________________ I speak softly and carry a .45. UtahConcealedCarry.Org

07-14-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
tjg XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Michigan, Macon County NC Posts: 696	Hi, Dave, and welcome from Michigan. I have Trijicons on my .45 but prefer the Tru-Glo TFO's on my .40. However, after about 200 rounds through the .40, the front fiber optic tube came loose. I am waiting to hear back from Gilbert's (who installed it) on how to get it back in place. __________________ XD's: 45 Tactical and 40 Service Wanted: Schrödinger's cat; Dead or alive. I intend to live forever......so far, so good.

07-14-2008, 08:40 PM	#5
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07-15-2008, 03:02 AM	#7
gkelley3 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,976	Welcome to the forum from Florida! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

07-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#4
CommieHunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 198	All Springfield XD sights will fit the XDM.

07-14-2008, 08:54 PM	#6
XDmFan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 12	Thanks for the welcomes and responses... I'll post new questions on the main forum. I saw on the Rob Leatham videos (part 4, I believe) on the SA site that the fiber optic and Tritium sights available both appeared to be the same forward sloping rear sight design that comes standard on the XDm. I'm guessing those are the Springfield Custom sights referred to in the custom shop, because I've seen Trijicon sights for the XD and those look like the sights that come standard on the XD -- not the forward sloping kind, but the ones that are more straight up and down. I don't suppose I care about looks that much. I just want something that works when I need it -- although the ability to adjust the sights (Dawson's) sure would be nice. Dave

07-15-2008, 04:11 AM	#8
G McBride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 518	Welcome to the forum and congrats on you XDM.

07-15-2008, 08:40 AM	#9
rockerz71 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 2,812	Welcome from Atlanta

07-15-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
Frogman77 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 147	just curious, why do you need adjustable sights?? Competition?? I'm a fairly new xdm owner, right out of the box it's scary accurate. i'm shooting small plastic cups and soda cans out to 40 yards with factory and reloads alike.

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