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Leland_Ray · 05-30-2007, 05:50 PM

My UPS person showed up today with a package containing a set of green Tru Glo Tritium Fiber Optics and a Blackhawk Serpa CQC holster.

When I installed new sights on my Tactical, the front sight was the one I had the most trouble removing, while the rear sight was hardly any hassle at all. On the 4" Service, the exact opposite was the case. Finally I decided to use a Dremel and carbide cutting wheel to split the rear sight. (Both dovetails appeared to have residue that looked suspiciously like Loctite.) Anyway, once the old sights were out, I installed the Tru Glo sights using a sight pusher. (If I never put another set of sights in an XD it'll be too soon. I'd sooner pay someone else to do it next time.)

1. Those sights are awesome!

2. Did I mention that they are awesome?

The Serpa Blackhawk works as well as advertised. After adjusting the active retention device, I began trying some draws. I found that within a couple of minutes I could not only draw the weapon very positively, but reholstering is almost automatic. It seems all I had to do was get some part of the muzzle near the bevelled mouth of the holster, and let gravity do the rest.

To say that I've had a good day would be an understatement. Now if I can only get out to the range this weekend while my grass explodes into jungle full of pygmies mode. (I'm allergic to lawnmowers this year.)

Here's a "before" picture. I'll get some "afters" in a day or so.

mike_1 · 05-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Looking forward to the after shots.
Mike

**mvician** · 05-30-2007, 08:12 PM

Nice DE 45

I really like my TFO's, best of BOTH worlds.

Mike

Leland_Ray · 05-31-2007, 02:49 PM

05-30-2007, 05:50 PM	#1
Leland_Ray XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, MS Posts: 60	TFOs and carry gear My UPS person showed up today with a package containing a set of green Tru Glo Tritium Fiber Optics and a Blackhawk Serpa CQC holster. When I installed new sights on my Tactical, the front sight was the one I had the most trouble removing, while the rear sight was hardly any hassle at all. On the 4" Service, the exact opposite was the case. Finally I decided to use a Dremel and carbide cutting wheel to split the rear sight. (Both dovetails appeared to have residue that looked suspiciously like Loctite.) Anyway, once the old sights were out, I installed the Tru Glo sights using a sight pusher. (If I never put another set of sights in an XD it'll be too soon. I'd sooner pay someone else to do it next time.) 1. Those sights are awesome! 2. Did I mention that they are awesome? The Serpa Blackhawk works as well as advertised. After adjusting the active retention device, I began trying some draws. I found that within a couple of minutes I could not only draw the weapon very positively, but reholstering is almost automatic. It seems all I had to do was get some part of the muzzle near the bevelled mouth of the holster, and let gravity do the rest. To say that I've had a good day would be an understatement. Now if I can only get out to the range this weekend while my grass explodes into jungle full of pygmies mode. (I'm allergic to lawnmowers this year.) Here's a "before" picture. I'll get some "afters" in a day or so. __________________ "The universal practice of carrying arms in the South is undoubtedly the cause of occasional loss of life, and is much to be regretted. On the other hand, this custom renders altercations and quarrels of very rare occurrence, for people are naturally careful what they say when a bullet may be the probable result." -- LtC Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, HM Coldstream Guards, 24 May 1863

05-30-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
mike_1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 107	Looking forward to the after shots. Mike __________________ Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence. My daily carry XD45 Compact in a K&D Dakota or Eagle Defender

05-31-2007, 02:49 PM	#4
Leland_Ray XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, MS Posts: 60	Quick pictures __________________ "The universal practice of carrying arms in the South is undoubtedly the cause of occasional loss of life, and is much to be regretted. On the other hand, this custom renders altercations and quarrels of very rare occurrence, for people are naturally careful what they say when a bullet may be the probable result." -- LtC Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, HM Coldstream Guards, 24 May 1863

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05-30-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,330	Nice DE 45 I really like my TFO's, best of BOTH worlds. Mike