Tritium on rear sights: to be or not to be? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

crushload · 07-14-2008, 03:47 PM

I've been looking around on the web and seeing mixed opinions on rear tritium sights.

I would think more tritium the better, but could there be another factor i haven't thought about?

Some say rear tritiums are not necessary but i'm not sure what the reasoning behind that would be. What are your reasons for your yes/no answer? Thanks!

Tally XD · 07-14-2008, 04:16 PM

They are only good if you need to see your rear sights at night or in low light.

If you are one of those folks who never use their sights then dont bother, but most people do use their sights at least a little bit.

**TMP** · 07-14-2008, 08:33 PM

Why would tritium not be good for rear sights???? I really like the way my TFO's look at the range. Much easier to see than the stock sights and makes my gun very easy to find in the middle of the night in total darkness if need be.

rickett · 07-14-2008, 08:38 PM

Didn't know how much I loved 'em until I got my XD, which came with Trijicons. Now they seem prerequisite to any pistol purchase, or at least a definate mod to one without 'em.

crushload · 07-14-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Why would tritium not be good for rear sights???? I really like the way my TFO's look at the range. Much easier to see than the stock sights and makes my gun very easy to find in the middle of the night in total darkness if need be.

should have posted this in the first post, here is my source:
Reliability problems with XS Sight Systems 24/7 Express Sights (VANITY)

specifically look at posts 20, 21, and 27. after rereading it sounds like one of the guys says front only tritium is sufficient for low light and evening conditions but not real dark. i don't get it.

Slider57 · 07-14-2008, 11:08 PM

I didn't know what a difference they made until I had to pull my XD9 out in the middle of the night. Three little dots all in a row and I was good to go.

**Frenchy** · 07-15-2008, 04:16 AM

It's a pretty subjective question. Your front sight is your focus sight, so tritium only fronts make sense to some. However...Some prefer to see the front sight in relation to the rear being on the same plain.
I have both on my G-21.

Freedom1911 · 07-15-2008, 04:37 AM

I had tritium sights put on my XD 9mm Tactical from the factory. If you buy this way be warned that it probably will not shoot with a 6 o-clock sight picture. It will shoot Point of Impact/Point of Aim.
I have the XD45ACP and it shoots 6 o-clock just fine but it has the normal XD sights on it. I could not hit the broad side of a barn with the 9mm until I figured out the sight problem. I was very unhappy with the gun until I figured out to shoot POI/POA. That has changed and I am a very happy camper.

HoustonXD-M · 07-15-2008, 07:23 AM

i do not understand what you mean about it wont shoot the 6-oclock whatever. could you please explain.

vafish · 07-15-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HoustonXD-M

i do not understand what you mean about it wont shoot the 6-oclock whatever. could you please explain.

These are for a rifle, but should give you an idea.

CMP - First Shot Online!

6 O' Clock Hold:

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View Poll Results: What's your take on rear tritiums?
Tritiums are good for rear sights!	41	95.35%
Tritiums are not good/unecessary for the rear!	2	4.65%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

07-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#1
crushload XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 225	Tritium on rear sights: to be or not to be? I've been looking around on the web and seeing mixed opinions on rear tritium sights. I would think more tritium the better, but could there be another factor i haven't thought about? Some say rear tritiums are not necessary but i'm not sure what the reasoning behind that would be. What are your reasons for your yes/no answer? Thanks!

07-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
Tally XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,399	They are only good if you need to see your rear sights at night or in low light. If you are one of those folks who never use their sights then dont bother, but most people do use their sights at least a little bit. __________________ _________________________________________ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, one gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns." *-Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007* _________________________________________

07-14-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
TMP XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,369	Why would tritium not be good for rear sights???? I really like the way my TFO's look at the range. Much easier to see than the stock sights and makes my gun very easy to find in the middle of the night in total darkness if need be. __________________ ______________________ RRA Elite Comp Stag Model 2 (home build) XD45 Tactical XD9 Subcompact (Yel/Grn TFO's) Wilson Border Patrol 870 Green (Surefire 618FA forend with light) Beretta U22 Neos INOX Ruger 10/22 #8. If this is your first night at 'Fight Club', you have to fight.

07-14-2008, 08:38 PM	#4
rickett XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 978	Didn't know how much I loved 'em until I got my XD, which came with Trijicons. Now they seem prerequisite to any pistol purchase, or at least a definate mod to one without 'em. __________________ XD-45 service with Trijicon night sights GP-100 6" stainless .357Mag. Heritage Rough Rider 4 3/4" 22LR/22Mag. Savage 99 EG .300 Savage "At long last I have discovered that most shooters are not interested in firearms as tools, but rather as toys. Such people do not acquire their weapons because of what they will do, but rather to gratify the "Christmas morning joy" that we largely left behind in our childhood." -Jeff Cooper

07-14-2008, 11:08 PM	#6
Slider57 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 22	I didn't know what a difference they made until I had to pull my XD9 out in the middle of the night. Three little dots all in a row and I was good to go. __________________ XD9 Service XD45 Service S&W Model 29 Taurus PT-1911 Remington 870 Ruger Mini-14

07-15-2008, 04:16 AM	#7
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,304	It's a pretty subjective question. Your front sight is your focus sight, so tritium only fronts make sense to some. However...Some prefer to see the front sight in relation to the rear being on the same plain. I have both on my G-21. __________________ ~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

07-15-2008, 04:37 AM	#8
Freedom1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 406	I had tritium sights put on my XD 9mm Tactical from the factory. If you buy this way be warned that it probably will not shoot with a 6 o-clock sight picture. It will shoot Point of Impact/Point of Aim. I have the XD45ACP and it shoots 6 o-clock just fine but it has the normal XD sights on it. I could not hit the broad side of a barn with the 9mm until I figured out the sight problem. I was very unhappy with the gun until I figured out to shoot POI/POA. That has changed and I am a very happy camper. __________________ God Bless The USA It says "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed". So vote or lose the rights you hold so dear. Proudly Politically Incorrect Re-DefeatCommunism in 2008, No more Obama

07-15-2008, 07:23 AM	#9
HoustonXD-M XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: northwest houston Posts: 50	6 o clock??? i do not understand what you mean about it wont shoot the 6-oclock whatever. could you please explain.

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