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karlk11 · 03-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Big dots are great because as the name implies, the front dot is big. Fast and easy sight aquisition. Beware, however, they do hang on some holsters because of the height (Blackhawk Serpa in my case).

Chapie+ · 03-06-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by karlk11

Big dots are great because as the name implies, the front dot is big. Fast and easy sight aquisition. Beware, however, they do hang on some holsters because of the height (Blackhawk Serpa in my case).

Had not even thought about that as a possibility. I use a Milt Sparks Versa Max II, I wonder if the Big DOT would work in it?

Chapie+

**Frenchy** · 03-06-2008, 10:50 PM

I haven't owned either, but have shot both. I prefer the vertical pick-up of the Slant-Pro's.

Chapie+ · 03-07-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

I haven't owned either, but have shot both. I prefer the vertical pick-up of the Slant-Pro's.

At last someone honest enough to buck the trend and vote for Slant pros!

Why do you prefer the slant pro?

I have not shot / or even held either so I simply don't know. But I do appreciate hearing from people with experience.

Chapie+

Ajcrash · 03-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Of the 2 I've only shot with the straight 8's. Personally, I really liked them. For me they were much fatser, and more accurate than the stock XD sights.

YMMV

hitch61 · 03-24-2008, 09:14 PM

Has anyone tried to install aftermarket sights such as the XS Big Dot Sights ? I contacted XS Sights today and their procedure for uninstalling the original XD sights might include the use of a dremel tool with a cut off wheel to get them off ? They are installed by an hydraulic press at the factory. I've got a Dremel tool with the cut off wheels but I don't like the idea of having to use it. Any comments ????

K71BL · 03-24-2008, 11:29 PM

hitch61,

I put them on my XD and all went well.

The factory sights are a big, fat, green, hairy booger to get off.

I used my gun mat, hammer and large punch and CAREFULLY whacked like there was no tomorrow. I kept my slide from getting marred (thankfully) and then put the big dots on. A bit scary, perhaps, but still a doable project.

Hope it goes well. (you might want to have a gunsmith on the ready with a sight pusher, just in case)

hacker15 · 03-25-2008, 11:45 AM

Neither - I have Trijicons on my XD 40 service, and like them. To be honest, if I were to do it again, I would leave the OEM combat sights. I don't do much low light shooting with the duty weapon. If you're not planning on shooting in dim or dark environments, Id skip them altogether.

dogboy · 04-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Which kind did you get?
I would have voted for the Heinie Straight 8's, until I looked at the web pages for both them and the XS sights. After that, I'm thinking that I may actually get a XS dot (not necessarily BIG) for one or more of my pistols. I LIKE that sight picture, and the way they say to use it for close or distant shooting. It is pretty much exactly like I like to use brass-bead front sights on my rifle.

Chapie+ · 04-05-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dogboy

Which kind did you get?
I would have voted for the Heinie Straight 8's, until I looked at the web pages for both them and the XS sights. After that, I'm thinking that I may actually get a XS dot (not necessarily BIG) for one or more of my pistols. I LIKE that sight picture, and the way they say to use it for close or distant shooting. It is pretty much exactly like I like to use brass-bead front sights on my rifle.

Well I was going to go with the XS Big Dots as they appear to be a much faster sight - and I imagine they are at close range. However, I learned in this thread: Refit existing factory barrel for match grade accuracy
that they (XS Big Dots) are actually slower sights for competition. I am essentially asking for the impossible when it comes to sights: tough, fast, working in day / night, and good for competition. So I am going to go with the Heinie Straight Eight Slant Pro Night Sights and then use the "Bright Sights Paint - see Bright Sights High Visibility Gun Sight Paint to add a little more color to the front sight to increase the speed.

Look over the thread and see what you think. When I do it I'll send the XDs to Springfield to get the Carry Package with the Heinie Straight 8s. I am debating getting the barrel refited for match.
Chapie+

View Poll Results: Which 2 dot night sights to use?
XS Big Dot tritium night sights	20	55.56%
Heinie Straight 8 Slant Pro	16	44.44%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2008, 10:50 PM	#23
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,304	I haven't owned either, but have shot both. I prefer the vertical pick-up of the Slant-Pro's. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "The Republicans know we have a constitution, and they dismiss it with contempt and arrogance ... The Democrats simply never heard of it ..."--Livyjr-2008

03-07-2008, 08:31 AM	#25
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,235	Of the 2 I've only shot with the straight 8's. Personally, I really liked them. For me they were much fatser, and more accurate than the stock XD sights. YMMV __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

03-24-2008, 09:14 PM	#26
hitch61 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Installing sights your self ????? Has anyone tried to install aftermarket sights such as the XS Big Dot Sights ? I contacted XS Sights today and their procedure for uninstalling the original XD sights might include the use of a dremel tool with a cut off wheel to get them off ? They are installed by an hydraulic press at the factory. I've got a Dremel tool with the cut off wheels but I don't like the idea of having to use it. Any comments ????

03-25-2008, 11:45 AM	#28
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,624	Neither - I have Trijicons on my XD 40 service, and like them. To be honest, if I were to do it again, I would leave the OEM combat sights. I don't do much low light shooting with the duty weapon. If you're not planning on shooting in dim or dark environments, Id skip them altogether. __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

03-06-2008, 04:26 PM	#21
karlk11 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tecumseh, mi Posts: 37	Big dots are great because as the name implies, the front dot is big. Fast and easy sight aquisition. Beware, however, they do hang on some holsters because of the height (Blackhawk Serpa in my case).

03-24-2008, 11:29 PM	#27
K71BL XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 95	hitch61, I put them on my XD and all went well. The factory sights are a big, fat, green, hairy booger to get off. I used my gun mat, hammer and large punch and CAREFULLY whacked like there was no tomorrow. I kept my slide from getting marred (thankfully) and then put the big dots on. A bit scary, perhaps, but still a doable project. Hope it goes well. (you might want to have a gunsmith on the ready with a sight pusher, just in case)

04-02-2008, 06:57 PM	#29
dogboy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 164	Which kind did you get? I would have voted for the Heinie Straight 8's, until I looked at the web pages for both them and the XS sights. After that, I'm thinking that I may actually get a XS dot (not necessarily BIG) for one or more of my pistols. I LIKE that sight picture, and the way they say to use it for close or distant shooting. It is pretty much exactly like I like to use brass-bead front sights on my rifle.

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