Would you recommend these, or if you did it again would you go with the HD sights with the painted front sight?
754161
I do recommend this sights but not sure if I would recommend them over the HD sights with the painted front because I don't own the HD... yet.. I would like to get some of the HD sights and put them on another XDM that I own just to try them out, but haven't gotten around to it. I do feel comfortable with the company and don't think they make bad product.
754162
I'd definitely recommend these sights. If I was going to do it again I would buy these sights again for sure
754163
I have not compared the two but I highly recommend these. I wish I had put them on sooner. I've since been changing over all my pistols that have these sights available. This, however, is my opinion and I feel I made the right choice for my weapon.
754164
Well, I my self like the long lasting affect of the trijicon at night. Paint can come off.
754165
Yes. These give me a quick target acquisition advantage in low or no light conditions. Have them professionally installed!
754166
Hey FatMark! Good question! I've never actually tried the HtD sights! I read a good review on reddotsights.us comparing the Trijicon bright and Toughs vs the HD Night Sights...they both have their advantages/disadvantages. I shoot my XDS at the range and have it for personal protection...the sights I have are perfect for me! Good luck!
754167
Ya I would highly recommend them. Best of both worlds, very easy to see during th day and nice and bright for night use as well.
1467501
I asked Kimber tech support, ordered the parts and then had Kimber install the sights. Recommend doing the same.
1689618
They aren't the same as $125 per pair, but I see no reason that .556 NATO would be a problem for them. These are axillary (my battery died) sights after all.
1370490
Sorry I was not more specific but I had my friend put them on while I watched and he's a Gun Smith. It didnt seem like it was tough it you have the right mounting screws and I really like the sights so overall im happy with the product. It's worth the money and a little tweaking to mount correctly.
747469
I would also highly recommend having your local gun shop or gunsmith install the sights for you,its well worth the $25 or $30 dollars for the installation
426993
Yes they work great, just a little bit taller off the top of the gun than the factory sights. I have them on my PPQ M2 and absolutely love them.
2104769
Are you saying "iron sights"? You will find that the red dot sight is faster & easier to get on target than conventional sights. You already have the best option, red dot sights.
1897415
Personal preference to co-witness your sights or not but I would with flip ups. You can drop your sights down and out of the way when using the red dot. If you co-witness you will want a medium riser and to put the sights below the red dot and not co-witness a high riser.
2126336
Installing them may require a gunsmith. The first problem is removing the factory sights. I couldn't, so I went to the gunsmith. He said they were awful to take off, and then had to mill the new ones down to get them in.
2051401
Dave, as far as I know the sights have to be for your specific weapon. I purchased one for my MP Shield. Personally, I didn't like it at all, aim point sucked. it's a fixed sight. Had to aim way high to hit my target. Looks great though..Removed it immediately when I got home from the range.
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.
911533
Ive got several sets. They all glow well in the pitch black. No trouble finding sights in dark. Only front sight glows
2045281
It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight... » Read More It has cowitnessed great on both my ARs, one with a fixed front sight and another with a BUS flip up on a block. Holds up well to .223. Looks like holding up well with ~300 rounds through an AR in 7.62 as well. These are good sights for the $$. I worried alot about co-witnessing at first, but I found that once I get it sighted I just need to bear down on the rifle and put the dot on the target and it is on. I do not try and ensure it co-witnesses before I fire, but if I do put the dot on the very top of the front sight post it is also on the money. I actually use it with the front sight down on the one rifle now (after sighting it) and it is golden... « Show Less
161365
You can mount a red dot sight on there. That's what I have done. I love the fact that I can still use the iron sights if needed.
1433307
They work the same as three dot sights, they don't gather light so they don't have any advantage over plain three dot sights. Where these are at their best is in total or near total darkness and you might consider a different front sight Tritium lamp, such as yellow rear and green front. Some difference that will show the front sight better at night. It's all a matter of choice and cost. Buy the ones you like for the best price but the originals are on very tight and I had to use a file on the sight's to make them fit. Good luck.
744142
Yes. Bigger in diameter and brighter for that reason than other night sights. Front sight is taller than factory sights. I like mine very much
340585
Yes, you can use your Iron sights. No problem here. I love the mount, rock solid! "When you follow the instructions and it's mounted properly."