since it sounds like the front sight is quite a bit taller, would you still recommend it for ccw with bigger holster or a home defense sight?
1717003
It is taller but fits fine on my glock 22 with a level 2 blackhawk and spend its nights in my night stand. I carry it with no issues or snags. It is great for either ccw or the home.
1717004
The front sight is a little taller. However, I have an inexpensive holster and it still fits. I think you could use your Glock with the Meprolight Sight for either home defense or carry. Make sure you have or know someone that has a Glock vise to install the sight.
1717005
Front sight not too tall for holsters, highly recommended for home defense, see & line up your sights in the dark of night.
1717006
David, yes as the front sights of the original glock sights are to short and cause the pistols to shoot high, a common problem. You're only talking about a 16th of an inch taller, and the rear sights are adjustable to boot. I've been in law enforcement for 35 years, and believe me, by up grading to these sights, you greatly improve the glock. Finding a holster will not be a problem.
1717007
NO! For your specified requirements I would get the Meprolight non-adjustable Tru-dot Night Sights or Tru-Glo TFO Tritium night sights for your Glock. The replacement screw for the taller and more likely to snag front sight makes it vulnerable to breaking off.
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The front sight is a little taller. However, I have an inexpensive holster and it still fits. I think youcould use your Glock with the Meprolight Sight for either home defense or carry. Make sure youhave or know someone that has a Glock vise to install the sight.
1717009
Mine is on a Glock 20 10mm for hunting. It is a tall front sight and would be great for home defense but I don't think I would risk it hanging on something for ccw. Just my personal opinion.
1717010
Home defense and Target shooting is great. I like a compact weapon for CCW I am a CCW Instructor for Florida Firearm Training in Cocoa Florida. Also on a firearm smaller than the Glock 17 the front sight hides the target. I have a set on a Glock 34 that I use in competition. If you want a good night sight for ccw get the Meprolight Tru Dot they are low profile and easily seen at night. That is what I use on my G27 Carry firearm. I hope this helps you out. I am also a Glock Armorer.
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You are right about the front sight being larger, so if you plan to holster it, you will need a larger holster. The thing that sets this sight apart is that it is adjustable. For many shooters, that's critical because they consistently pull the pistol to the right or left when they pull the trigger. It is a great sight for home defense.
427602
No harm in trying it with the front sight post - if you crank it up to 4x (or slightly less?), you shouldn't see the front sight post. I don't know at what lower power the post will appear (as anything other than a blurb), but I'd think you could adjust it @ 1x etc. (where you'll be using it as a red dot) to rest just over the front sight? Mine currently resides on a 22AR, which happens to be the first AR type rifle I've had without a fixed front sight post. I have an ACOG (4x) and the front sight post doesn't bother me a bit looking through it - the front sight post is almost translucent when looking thru the scope - I'd actually have to look for it in order to know it's there @ 4x.
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When I ordered the right handed Sof-Tuck they certainly shipped me the right handed version of the Sof-Tuck IWB. Likely a mistake in the picture they posted. As long as you are not ordering this IWB holster for anything larger than a 4 inch barrelled or smaller compact semi automatic I think you will be very pleased. A full sized gun really needs to be Open Carried in a good belt holster anyway. I think you will find the Sof_Tuck to be a very good value at the price.
1680163
I just checked my holster and I believe that the front sight will hang up on the front of the holster when you draw a 4 inch XDS.
1102038
Fit on my Springfield Xdm,40 cal. 4.5 in barrel....There is also a #6 front sight,for I believe other models?...I had a gunsmith do the work as i don't have a sight pusher, he had no problems and lines up perfectly.The # 6 is either higher or lower than the # 8 front. Double 8's worked for me.
1667193
I have the Springfield XD 45 with a rail mounted Protec Elite HP190LS. It will fit into the holster but is very snug, I removed the laser from the bottom of the light and it fits very nicely, which works out for me due to using the light mostly at night. As for the longer barrel, I would be scared to say. Hope this helps.
616213
No, the front sight is very large too. Action pistol shooting is focusing on the front sight, target down range is supposed to be out of focus. I personally like large sights, as it helps me acqiure targets faster. My groups are tight, I use the trijicon night sights on all my xd platform guns and my overall accuracy has improved. Be advised many gunsmiths and armourers do not like installing sights on xds. They are very difficult to replace and all my original stock sights were destroyed during the removal of stock sights and installing the trijicon sights.
2197758
Well it opens up to just under an inch. So if your front sight post is no more than that. I think you shall be fine.
523422
Yep that's what I have it on. F mark is the standard front sight. This will be the right height.
1780126
Check the www.shopruger.com website for applicability. That said, I don't like the Big Dot front sight on my SR9C. I'm waiting for Tru-Glo's fiber-optic/tritium combo sights --- supposed to be out in Summer. A buddy has them on his Springfield XD and they're exceptional, easy to use, incredibly visible day & night, and line up quickly. The Big Dot is actually distracting and harder to position.
1390979
I have not had an issue with fit with any holster, either duty holster or off duty holster. All holsters I've come across have more than enough clearance for the small extra height in the sights
766581
Hi there,I have the Big Dots on my M&P; Shield and carry in a Bravo Concealment ACER-DG2 IWB Kydex holster. The sights are awesome. They are absolutely perfect for defensive sights. You can really pick up that front sight in no time. No issues with the sights fitting into the holster. They certainly do not protrude like supressor sights do. I wouldn't worry about them not fitting into a standard holster. The dot is big, but the actual front sight overall is a pretty standard size.
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I bought it for my squirrel slayer: a T/C Contender with a 10" inch .22lr barrel. it did pretty good but I'm into open sights lately. reserving it now for a .357 mag revolver, time will tell if it holds up. the rings are medium height. Would not suggest for a heavy recoil gun, might work ok on AR type.
1608696
I would compare the sight size with M&P compact 9mm. That is what I bought it for.
1420935
I used this one. So far it's worked great on all my Glocks and M&P;'s.http://www.sightpusher.comYou'll also need a front sight tool. Amazon has them.
161954
If you are mounting this front flip up sight on a (flat top weaver rail) it will be perfect for a rear sight such as a (carry handle rear sight). It measures 1-1/2" from the top of the weaver rail to the very top of the overall sight, wich is above the sight post that you will use for sighting in your weapon. I have this flip up sight on my flat top(ar15) and it works great. I have a carry handle rear sight, and a flip up (low profile) front utg sight. IF you are getting this sight to flip down so you can use optics you'll be fine. Be careful because... utg also makes a flip up sight that is not a (LOW). It all depends on the rear sight. Good luck! If you are mounting this front flip up sight on a (flat top weaver rail) it will be perfect for a rear sight such as a (carry handle rear sight). It measures 1-1/2" from the top of the weaver rail to the very top of the overall sight, wich is above the sight post that you will use for sighting in your weapon. I have this flip up sight on my flat top(ar15) and it works great. I have a carry handle rear sight, and a flip up (low profile) front utg sight. IF you are getting this sight to flip down so you can use optics you'll be fine. Be careful because... utg also makes a flip up sight... » Read More If you are mounting this front flip up sight on a (flat top weaver rail) it will be perfect for a rear sight such as a (carry handle rear sight). It measures 1-1/2" from the top of the weaver rail to the very top of the overall sight, wich is above the sight post that you will use for sighting in your weapon. I have this flip up sight on my flat top(ar15) and it works great. I have a carry handle rear sight, and a flip up (low profile) front utg sight. IF you are getting this sight to flip down so you can use optics you'll be fine. Be careful because... utg also makes a flip up sight that is not a (LOW). It all depends on the rear sight. Good luck! « Show Less
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The rear was taller than the one that came on my 17. Its not my ccw so I can not safely say it would not be an increased snag issue.