XS Big Dot Sights

[bear71]

Does anyone know where in the Denver area I could buy xs big dot sights and have them installed?

[Dr_Fwd]

Try Bowers

[hurley842002]

Probably depends on the firearm. I seem to remember Grand prix guns having some XS products in stock. Personally I prefer the Ameriglo offerings, Bowers keeps a healthy stock, and will install for free if purchased from them. I realize however, you were not seeking my opinion on sights.

[cofi]

Before you buy the big dots try the truglo tfo

They are phenomenal sites

[RMAC757]

Or Trijicon HD's

[Wulf202]

Big dots are for defending your life in close quarters not punching holes in static targets like the others mentioned.

[bear71]

Thanks everyone. I'll check out these other brands as well!

[lowbeyond]

how is the durability on the truglo tfo ?

[Wulf202]

They're the best fiber sights for durability that I've found. However hard impacts can still break them

[funkymonkey1111]

you didn't mention what gun you want to install them on. If it's a glock like in your avatar, check youtube for installation vids--pretty simple. order from brownells and you're set.

[BuffCyclist]

Not that I have any first hand experience, but I was planning on getting some Ameriglo Pro Operator in yellow rear and green front, then I heard about the Spartan Tactical Ameriglo sights (3 dot style). They have the day-glo orange front with green tritium and either green or yellow rear tritium. I've read nothing but good things for the day-glo orange front sight, that it really helps with target acquisition.

Also, that the typical i-dot/straight-8 style of sights is great for fast target acquisition on a lateral basis, but not that great for altitude, in that, it's easier to hit a human (taller than wider) with the i-dot/straight-8's than it is with a 3-dot configuration. However, the altitude shot placement isn't the best with the i-dot/straight-8 style.

[hurley842002]

Thanks everyone. I'll check out these other brands as well!

Since you are planning to check out some other options, I'll post a pic of my suggestions (apologize for shoddy pic, but you will get the idea).

The first to pics are the three dot Ameriglo sights I had on my G26, these had the day glow orange front with black/tritium rear.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/29/y7a6a2av.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/29/ahuhyjy4.jpg

The second pic is of my current G19, I got the single tritium rear because Bowers was out of the double, and I actually like the single more. You should only be focused on your front sight anyway, and the bright orange front sight up against the black rear REALLY stands out, and the single tritium offers little distraction, as you shouldn't be paying attention to it during the day.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/29/urenydeb.jpg

[bear71]

Its a Glock 19 Gen4. I'll check out the vids. Thanks!

[funkymonkey1111]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDeu498DrNc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAahHP7z7so

[bear71]

There is great detail in this video.


http://youtu.be/On-2V1R0Zuw

[Squeeze]

Before you buy the big dots try the truglo tfo

They are phenomenal sites

I have a set of TruGlo's on my Glock 23 and they are awesome. They are the ones without the tritium in them and they still work great. Not bright in low-light but in the daytime they are 3x as bright as my Trijicon sights were.

[BuffCyclist]

Ignore where the link is from and that I'm linking from i, and that it isn't local, but: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_89/1190182_Wts_in_box_24_7_big_dot_sights_for_glock__ 75_obo.html




Disclosure: I do not know the guy, represent the guy, am the guy or am any way related to that post. I simply saw it and wanted to forward the ad to you.

[Rooskibar03]

Talk to Rob at bowers about his thoughts on the Big dot. I ended up going with some Warren Tactical sights from him. Really like them.

[Monky]

Love the warren tacticals


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