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**Loves2Shoot** · 09-05-2007, 09:03 PM

It is easier/cheaper to change the part # and packaging than make another skew of the their product I guess. The Trijicon sights I've seen labeled for the XD all look like the would fit the Sigs perfectly.

aphexafx · 09-05-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by any4xx

Yeah, I guess my confusion is that he put sights on that were supposedly designed for the XD instead of the Sig sights that just fit the dovetails. I'd think that Trijicon would lower the blades accordingly if they were going to come up with a new part # for them.

Exactly, that is the crux of my issue. And to make it worse, some have chimed in to say that the SIG specific Trijicons do sit rather more flush on the XD than my XD specific ones appear to.

I'm communicating with Eric at Trijicon, he has my pics, and he is going to investigate tomorrow. Apparently there is an XD in house for a sight installation, so he's going to check it out. I will follow up.

aphexafx · 09-05-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

It is easier/cheaper to change the part # and packaging than make another skew of the their product I guess. The Trijicon sights I've seen labeled for the XD all look like the would fit the Sigs perfectly.

Thanks for chiming in - if this is the case I'm perfectly fine with it, but I do think they should redesign the XD sights for a more flush fit. It's a popular gun for personal protection, and thus probably a popular application for Trijicon night sights.

Anyway, we'll see what they tell me.

**Loves2Shoot** · 09-05-2007, 09:57 PM

Why would you "re-design" a product if you didn't have to. The "gap" causes no functional issues. Also, designing a sight without a gap with the tolerances that are held in a $500 gun that isn't a pain to install is another issue in itself.

manic mechanic · 09-06-2007, 07:15 AM

I just had S/A install some Trijicons on my 40 while they replaced the trigger bar spring and refinished it under warranty. I can slip 3 sheets of paper under the front and rear sights, I measured the sheets with a micrometer and got 0.0125. I've got no problem with this, and I see no way of this causing any additional chance of snagging. Unless of course you're running your gun through someones hair, which will only pull the hair out, YEOW!

juan_matus · 09-10-2007, 01:37 AM

I use Sig sights on my XD 45 service model. The reason being I can shoot better with the Sig contrast rear sight. I have trouble with three dot sights because I am getting older and can't focus on them well. The dot the "I" system is easier for me. I used a #10 rear contrast and a #8 front SigLight to keep the POA correct. The front night sight makes close range quick shots possible in low light.

Reeek · 09-10-2007, 12:08 PM

Being from Reno, we don't have a rust problem but it seems to me that for those who live in high humidity, this gap may be a blessing as long as shooting low isn't isn't a problem with them.

I could see that area under the sight being a hidden rusting spot unless you can get CLP under there or something.

Which brings another question; has anyone removed their stock sights only to find the dovetail rusting?

Thoughts?

Bill in San Jose · 09-17-2007, 03:23 PM

Just a follow-up. I contacted Trijicon of their web site on 9/5 concerning SP01 fit and gap between the sight and slide. Now 9/17 and I have not received a reply.

any4xx · 09-17-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill in San Jose

Just a follow-up. I contacted Trijicon of their web site on 9/5 concerning SP01 fit and gap between the sight and slide. Now 9/17 and I have not received a reply.

Like most companies, unless you call and talk to a person, you get nothing. I can't tell you how many companies I have sent messages to using THEIR web sites and never heard back. I'd make a phone call if you really want your answer.

aphexafx · 09-17-2007, 03:53 PM

Regarding above post: I have had great service and communication from Trijicon, and it started with the web form.

Anyway, here is what I got back from Eric:

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Matt,

Thank you for your patience. It does seem that those sights indeed sit that way on the slide. I have submitted what we call a customer complaint regarding this situation. In the mean time, I at least hope that they are functioning to your expectations.

Regards,
Eric Lockhart
Customer Service

So it is normal. Fine be me! The sights are great. And, now someone down in Trijicon Engineering hates me.

09-05-2007, 09:03 PM	#21
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,601	It is easier/cheaper to change the part # and packaging than make another skew of the their product I guess. The Trijicon sights I've seen labeled for the XD all look like the would fit the Sigs perfectly. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

09-05-2007, 09:57 PM	#24
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,601	Why would you "re-design" a product if you didn't have to. The "gap" causes no functional issues. Also, designing a sight without a gap with the tolerances that are held in a $500 gun that isn't a pain to install is another issue in itself. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

09-06-2007, 07:15 AM	#25
manic mechanic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan, down the river Posts: 1,128	I just had S/A install some Trijicons on my 40 while they replaced the trigger bar spring and refinished it under warranty. I can slip 3 sheets of paper under the front and rear sights, I measured the sheets with a micrometer and got 0.0125. I've got no problem with this, and I see no way of this causing any additional chance of snagging. Unless of course you're running your gun through someones hair, which will only pull the hair out, YEOW! __________________ 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

09-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#27
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	Being from Reno, we don't have a rust problem but it seems to me that for those who live in high humidity, this gap may be a blessing as long as shooting low isn't isn't a problem with them. I could see that area under the sight being a hidden rusting spot unless you can get CLP under there or something. Which brings another question; has anyone removed their stock sights only to find the dovetail rusting? Thoughts? __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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09-10-2007, 01:37 AM	#26
juan_matus XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5	I use Sig sights on my XD 45 service model. The reason being I can shoot better with the Sig contrast rear sight. I have trouble with three dot sights because I am getting older and can't focus on them well. The dot the "I" system is easier for me. I used a #10 rear contrast and a #8 front SigLight to keep the POA correct. The front night sight makes close range quick shots possible in low light.

09-17-2007, 03:23 PM	#28
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,301	Just a follow-up. I contacted Trijicon of their web site on 9/5 concerning SP01 fit and gap between the sight and slide. Now 9/17 and I have not received a reply.