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XD-D.C. · 02-06-2007, 09:48 PM

This may be a stupid question, but I have not been able to find the answer anywhere. Does the "glow-in-the-dark" paint have a half life like tritium? or will it always glow as long as it is charged with some kind of light? I seem to remember that my glow in the dark stickers would lose their effectiveness, but I was 5 years old so my memory is a little fuzzy. I am sure that the suresight paint is a little more advanced but...Anyways, silly question.

ArmyGuy45 · 03-27-2007, 11:36 PM

how much did it cost for them to mount the sights.... if you dont mind me asking?

Collander · 03-28-2007, 09:04 AM

local gun smith up where i am said around $35 depending on the work involved.

bprohs · 03-28-2007, 12:28 PM

How'd you get so lucky, I just got an email saying it would be 45 days!!!

toren25333 · 03-31-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XD-D.C.

This may be a stupid question, but I have not been able to find the answer anywhere. Does the "glow-in-the-dark" paint have a half life like tritium? or will it always glow as long as it is charged with some kind of light? I seem to remember that my glow in the dark stickers would lose their effectiveness, but I was 5 years old so my memory is a little fuzzy. I am sure that the suresight paint is a little more advanced but...Anyways, silly question.

Glow-in-the-dark paint does have half-life, I'm not sure what it is. From my experience it degrades quicker than tritium's 10 year half life. If these the paint is laminated or otherwise sealed this may increase it's half-life.

Looking forward to tritium Sure Sights!

Leibster · 04-01-2007, 01:34 PM

toren25333,

The term "half life" refers to radioactive substances, such as tritium. Our glowing coating does not have a half-life, since it's not radioactive.

While it's not a replacement for tritium--you still have to charge it to get it to glow--it will certainly outlive tritium. It can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times.

Hope that helps,

--Chaim

toren25333 · 04-13-2007, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the correction Leibster. Glow in the dark does not have a "half life" but it does degrade over time.

HighlanderXD · 04-14-2007, 06:14 PM

Guys,

I've been reading the various threads on sights as i want to get a new set for my 357 SIG HS2000. Suresights look like the best way to go for me. At first i wanted to get an adjustable sight just like the one on my HK USP Elite but after having a good read i want to go with the Suresight.
My problem is that I live in Sydney, Australia and I can't find anywhere that sells them in Australia.
Not a problem, because in a couple of weeks I'm heading Stateside for business. Question is, will they be back in stock by the 7th May?
Australia has ridiculously tight firearms restrictions, but the this case new rules have come into force by the US State Department stating that firearms components cannot be exported thus I have to pick up the sights in person.

Does anyone know if they will have stock to send to my Company HQ in Indy by 7th May?

Leibster · 04-23-2007, 05:44 PM

HighlanderXD,

I'm just getting back to the forums after being away for a while.

Just making sure--you're the same guy with whom I had an email exchange about this, right?

If not, please let me know, and I'll get in touch with you.

--Chaim

AbNo · 04-30-2007, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

how much did it cost for them to mount the sights.... if you dont mind me asking?

I was quoted $20 for a site job at Knuckol's gunworks in Staunton, VA.

But the guys there, while good to talk to, don't seem to be very, err, "in the know" about the XD.

03-28-2007, 09:04 AM	#63
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	local gun smith up where i am said around $35 depending on the work involved. Last edited by Collander; 03-28-2007 at 09:06 AM.

04-01-2007, 01:34 PM	#66
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 250	toren25333, The term "half life" refers to radioactive substances, such as tritium. Our glowing coating does not have a half-life, since it's not radioactive. While it's not a replacement for tritium--you still have to charge it to get it to glow--it will certainly outlive tritium. It can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times. Hope that helps, --Chaim __________________ To Learn About The Fastest Acquisition Handgun Sights Visit http://www.suresight.com Or sign up for free news & updates HERE

04-14-2007, 06:14 PM	#68
HighlanderXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	Does that mean they are back in Stock Guys, I've been reading the various threads on sights as i want to get a new set for my 357 SIG HS2000. Suresights look like the best way to go for me. At first i wanted to get an adjustable sight just like the one on my HK USP Elite but after having a good read i want to go with the Suresight. My problem is that I live in Sydney, Australia and I can't find anywhere that sells them in Australia. Not a problem, because in a couple of weeks I'm heading Stateside for business. Question is, will they be back in stock by the 7th May? Australia has ridiculously tight firearms restrictions, but the this case new rules have come into force by the US State Department stating that firearms components cannot be exported thus I have to pick up the sights in person. Does anyone know if they will have stock to send to my Company HQ in Indy by 7th May?

04-23-2007, 05:44 PM	#69
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 250	HighlanderXD, I'm just getting back to the forums after being away for a while. Just making sure--you're the same guy with whom I had an email exchange about this, right? If not, please let me know, and I'll get in touch with you. --Chaim __________________ To Learn About The Fastest Acquisition Handgun Sights Visit http://www.suresight.com Or sign up for free news & updates HERE

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02-06-2007, 09:48 PM	#61
XD-D.C. XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 66	This may be a stupid question, but I have not been able to find the answer anywhere. Does the "glow-in-the-dark" paint have a half life like tritium? or will it always glow as long as it is charged with some kind of light? I seem to remember that my glow in the dark stickers would lose their effectiveness, but I was 5 years old so my memory is a little fuzzy. I am sure that the suresight paint is a little more advanced but...Anyways, silly question.

03-27-2007, 11:36 PM	#62
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	how much did it cost for them to mount the sights.... if you dont mind me asking?

03-28-2007, 12:28 PM	#64
bprohs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 183	How'd you get so lucky, I just got an email saying it would be 45 days!!!

04-13-2007, 08:23 PM	#67
toren25333 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Thanks for the correction Leibster. Glow in the dark does not have a "half life" but it does degrade over time.