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**FloridaPhil** · 02-14-2008, 12:05 PM

As if by magic, following the thread about no news from Suresight.... I got this by email today

Myself, along with a very creative team of engineers have been hard at work on completing the design for the new model of SureSight. We have developed some pretty ingenious innovations that will help you get even more out of our sights. In fact, we've got several more patents pending for this new design.
Specifically, the new model SureSight that we're about to release will address four key issues people have had with past models of SureSight. They are:

1) Easier to install. Unlike previous iterations of SureSight, the new model will be substantially easier to install. The rear sight will utilize a set screw, and will be easier to slip into the dovetail without too much filing.

2) Adjustable. For the first time, SureSight will feature an adjustable apparatus. Since these sights are primarily intended for self defense and lawful carry, we had to design our own rugged system for adjusting the sights. What we've come up with is both simple and effective. Our design is strong, and while the rear sight is adjustable for elevation, the rear sight is still more than strong enough to be used to cycle the slide on one's belt or boot in "wounded shooter drills". Another advantage of an adjustable design is that you can transfer the sights within models. In other words, if you have a 9mm handgun with our sights, and you'd like to switch them to the same brand handgun but in .45 caliber, you can now do so. Once the install is complete, you simply adjust the rear sight as needed and assure zero.

3) Plastic inserts. While we've had a very low failure rate for our yellow coating chipping off our sights, we still weren't satisfied. We wanted something stronger. After a lot of engineering research and development, we have finalized a design for fluorescent plastic inserts to replace our current silk-screened coating. The plastic resin we've selected is super-tough--it's used in the most high-end military sunglasses as well as some automotive applications.

4) Tritium. This has been the primary hold up for the re-release of our sights. At this point, I'd say we are 99% sure that this is going to work very well. I'm not yet prepared to start taking orders, because we have a bit more testing to do.
Once we've got a final design, we'll let you know. While things always seem to take longer than we expect, I believe we'll have a final tritium design within approximately 3-6 weeks.

Thank you for your patience, and rest assured that we'll let you know as soon as we are ready to roll with this new design.

All the best,

Chaim Stein
President, SureSight LLC

manic mechanic · 02-14-2008, 12:53 PM

Sounds good!

matiki · 02-14-2008, 01:21 PM

Just got the email myself. I'm very excited. I've held off primarily due to the wear issues on the front sight (my holsters are all quite snug). Can't wait to see the new product.

Trip_Wire · 02-14-2008, 04:08 PM

I'm waiting as well!

Guncrazy · 02-14-2008, 06:38 PM

Get 'em to glow on their own, and I'll be first in line to buy a set...

**TMP** · 02-14-2008, 06:49 PM

Very interesting. I can't wait to see the final design!

Leibster · 02-14-2008, 07:45 PM

FloridaPhil,

You beat me to the posting. Thanks!

--Chaim

**FloridaPhil** · 02-17-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leibster

FloridaPhil,

You beat me to the posting. Thanks!

--Chaim

You're welcome - ya know that anything you tell me is going to be repeated here lol

Looking forward to seeing what you have coming along in the near future.

02-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#1
FloridaPhil XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 477	Suresight news As if by magic, following the thread about no news from Suresight.... I got this by email today Myself, along with a very creative team of engineers have been hard at work on completing the design for the new model of SureSight. We have developed some pretty ingenious innovations that will help you get even more out of our sights. In fact, we've got several more patents pending for this new design. Specifically, the new model SureSight that we're about to release will address four key issues people have had with past models of SureSight. They are: 1) Easier to install. Unlike previous iterations of SureSight, the new model will be substantially easier to install. The rear sight will utilize a set screw, and will be easier to slip into the dovetail without too much filing. 2) Adjustable. For the first time, SureSight will feature an adjustable apparatus. Since these sights are primarily intended for self defense and lawful carry, we had to design our own rugged system for adjusting the sights. What we've come up with is both simple and effective. Our design is strong, and while the rear sight is adjustable for elevation, the rear sight is still more than strong enough to be used to cycle the slide on one's belt or boot in "wounded shooter drills". Another advantage of an adjustable design is that you can transfer the sights within models. In other words, if you have a 9mm handgun with our sights, and you'd like to switch them to the same brand handgun but in .45 caliber, you can now do so. Once the install is complete, you simply adjust the rear sight as needed and assure zero. 3) Plastic inserts. While we've had a very low failure rate for our yellow coating chipping off our sights, we still weren't satisfied. We wanted something stronger. After a lot of engineering research and development, we have finalized a design for fluorescent plastic inserts to replace our current silk-screened coating. The plastic resin we've selected is super-tough--it's used in the most high-end military sunglasses as well as some automotive applications. 4) Tritium. This has been the primary hold up for the re-release of our sights. At this point, I'd say we are 99% sure that this is going to work very well. I'm not yet prepared to start taking orders, because we have a bit more testing to do. Once we've got a final design, we'll let you know. While things always seem to take longer than we expect, I believe we'll have a final tritium design within approximately 3-6 weeks. Thank you for your patience, and rest assured that we'll let you know as soon as we are ready to roll with this new design. All the best, Chaim Stein President, SureSight LLC __________________ Frustrated by the XDTalk search function? Use GOOGLE instead! How to run a Google search on XDTalk "Freedom is not defined by safety. Freedom is defined by the ability of citizens to live without government interference.... Liberty has meaning only if we still believe in it when terrible things happen and a false government security blanket beckons." *Ron Paul* www.campaignforliberty.com

02-14-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
manic mechanic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, down the river Posts: 1,133	Sounds good! __________________ The 2nd amendment makes all the others possible. If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan

02-14-2008, 04:08 PM	#4
Trip_Wire XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PNW Puget Sound Posts: 5	I'm waiting as well! __________________ De Oppresso Liber - Rangers Lead the Way! "To make war upon rebellion is messy and slow, like eating soup with a knife" -TE Lawrence.

02-14-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
Guncrazy XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 73	Woohoo! Tritium, baby! Get 'em to glow on their own, and I'll be first in line to buy a set...

02-14-2008, 06:49 PM	#6
TMP XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,367	Very interesting. I can't wait to see the final design! __________________ ______________________ 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.

02-14-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
matiki XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	Just got the email myself. I'm very excited. I've held off primarily due to the wear issues on the front sight (my holsters are all quite snug). Can't wait to see the new product.

02-14-2008, 07:45 PM	#7
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 250	FloridaPhil, You beat me to the posting. Thanks! --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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