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Vic303 · 11-26-2007, 07:48 AM

Hi all, I am planning on getting the 4" compact XD45 as soon as I can sell my other pistol to fund the purchase. I don't particularly like the stock NS, so plan to get it with 3dot white to save $$. I had planned on replacing those with TFO's as I liked them when I testfired an XD9 & 40. BUT...I have read here & elsewhere that Truglo's cust service & warranty leave something to be desired, AND that the TFOs are rather fragile. The pistol will be my primary carry pistol, and I want durable. I have & like the XS 24/7 sights. I see they are also made for all XDs. Anybody here tried the XS big dot sights and like them on their XD? Mine on my 1911 have been excellent.

**mvician** · 11-26-2007, 08:24 AM

I have 3 XD's with the TFO's on them, no problems.
I have the XS Big Dot on a G26 and really like them alot.
I think they would be a good choice for the XD45C as well

**ks_dad2two** · 11-29-2007, 07:25 AM

I like my sure sight sights alot!

busker · 11-29-2007, 07:37 AM

I have used both
the TFO's are the best in all light conditions
But the XS big dot in my opinion are the best for self defense weapon
quick acquisition , very bright and the only night sight I have used that I can see in the dark clearly without my glasses on.

I just installed a set XS sights
and now have a brand new set of TFO's green front yellow rear
for sale $45 shipped cont US.

Also a High Viz fiber optic front sight (green ) $15 shipped cont. US.

Bill in San Jose · 11-30-2007, 10:53 AM

Sight removal/ replacement on an XD can be a nightmare, search for threads on the topic on XDTalk. You may want to consider having a gunsmith or SA custom shop do it for you. Multiple site-sponsors do that, and folks have posted they're very happy.

slugger6 · 11-30-2007, 10:58 AM

I have TFOs on two of my pistols (XD9 & XD45). They both get lots of use and I've had absolutely no problems at all. I highly recommend them.

**XD9Sub** · 11-30-2007, 11:10 AM

I've had 3 sets of TFO sights installed by James (xd-hs2000.com) on my XD45s. He does great work and the sights are great in all light conditions. No problems for me.

I've had XD Big Dots installed on my 9mm CZ, as mentioned, they are great for a personal defense weapon, but not for range accuracy.

Ken O · 12-01-2007, 07:37 PM

I put the http://www.advantagetactical.com/index.html on my 5" tactical. The old sights were extreemly hard to get out, I would suggest a gunsmith or send it in to Springfield who will remove them for free. The new ones go in just fine.

These sights make it real easy to line up for aging eyes. My use is for ISPC, Idpa, and Steel challenge.

street cruiser · 12-01-2007, 10:14 PM

I have the TFO's on my 45 service pistol that have performed well for about 2 years. The only thing you need to be careful about is what kind of solvent you use when cleaning your gun. Some solvents will melt/deteriorate the fiber optics and Tru-Glo will not replace sights that have been damaged due to solvents. I like the sights since they are equally as vivid in all lighting conditions. I use CLP Breakfree to clean the slide of my gun as it was recommended by James from XD-HS2000.com.

explinker · 12-03-2007, 04:29 PM

im interested too, has anybody used the suresight triangle? how is it for target shooting?

11-26-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
Vic303 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 164	Which sights? Hi all, I am planning on getting the 4" compact XD45 as soon as I can sell my other pistol to fund the purchase. I don't particularly like the stock NS, so plan to get it with 3dot white to save $$. I had planned on replacing those with TFO's as I liked them when I testfired an XD9 & 40. BUT...I have read here & elsewhere that Truglo's cust service & warranty leave something to be desired, AND that the TFOs are rather fragile. The pistol will be my primary carry pistol, and I want durable. I have & like the XS 24/7 sights. I see they are also made for all XDs. Anybody here tried the XS big dot sights and like them on their XD? Mine on my 1911 have been excellent.

11-26-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,359	I have 3 XD's with the TFO's on them, no problems. I have the XS Big Dot on a G26 and really like them alot. I think they would be a good choice for the XD45C as well __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

11-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#6
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,379	I have TFOs on two of my pistols (XD9 & XD45). They both get lots of use and I've had absolutely no problems at all. I highly recommend them. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-30-2007, 11:10 AM	#7
XD9Sub XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 1,025	I've had 3 sets of TFO sights installed by James (xd-hs2000.com) on my XD45s. He does great work and the sights are great in all light conditions. No problems for me. I've had XD Big Dots installed on my 9mm CZ, as mentioned, they are great for a personal defense weapon, but not for range accuracy. __________________ "We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free" Ronald Reagan, June 6th, 1984, Normandy France

12-01-2007, 10:14 PM	#9
street cruiser XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 242	I have the TFO's on my 45 service pistol that have performed well for about 2 years. The only thing you need to be careful about is what kind of solvent you use when cleaning your gun. Some solvents will melt/deteriorate the fiber optics and Tru-Glo will not replace sights that have been damaged due to solvents. I like the sights since they are equally as vivid in all lighting conditions. I use CLP Breakfree to clean the slide of my gun as it was recommended by James from XD-HS2000.com. __________________ >>>>Perseverate in Pugna<<<< 'Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.' (From a Texas A&M student) The difference between the tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. (Mark Twain)

11-29-2007, 07:25 AM	#3
ks_dad2two XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: McPherson Kansas Posts: 418	I like my sure sight sights alot!

11-29-2007, 07:37 AM	#4
busker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mi Posts: 27	I have used both the TFO's are the best in all light conditions But the XS big dot in my opinion are the best for self defense weapon quick acquisition , very bright and the only night sight I have used that I can see in the dark clearly without my glasses on. I just installed a set XS sights and now have a brand new set of TFO's green front yellow rear for sale $45 shipped cont US. Also a High Viz fiber optic front sight (green ) $15 shipped cont. US.

11-30-2007, 10:53 AM	#5
Bill in San Jose XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,425	Sight removal/ replacement on an XD can be a nightmare, search for threads on the topic on XDTalk. You may want to consider having a gunsmith or SA custom shop do it for you. Multiple site-sponsors do that, and folks have posted they're very happy.

12-01-2007, 07:37 PM	#8
Ken O XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Half way between Grayling and Cadillac, Mich Posts: 9	I put the http://www.advantagetactical.com/index.html on my 5" tactical. The old sights were extreemly hard to get out, I would suggest a gunsmith or send it in to Springfield who will remove them for free. The new ones go in just fine. These sights make it real easy to line up for aging eyes. My use is for ISPC, Idpa, and Steel challenge.

12-03-2007, 04:29 PM	#10
explinker XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pa. Posts: 14	im interested too, has anybody used the suresight triangle? how is it for target shooting? __________________ 45 acp 4in. S&W 22 pistol YZ450f Yamaha V-Max

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