XS Big Dot Sights
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I have XS Big Dots on a G19 and a 640-1. Great for quick target acquisiton at close range. The G19 is the only one that, at present, also has an XS rear.
I also have a standard XS standard for my LCR which is zeroed nicely in the rear notch. The Big dot would work fine, also, but precision is lost beyond real close range.
I've replaced a number of sights with the XS STANDARD sight, which I've come to prefer. Still big enough to pick up quickly and small enough for some fair precision.
I do not, however, prefer the XS rear sight. I prefer the standard square notch. Since the front sight on most pistols is very high, it requires a higher rear sight to compensate.
My P228 SIG zeros perfectly with the XS standard dot and #10 rear. I've ordered two more rear sights from Sigarms and two XS standard sights so I'll be converting a couple more SIGS. They're fast on target.
The change is prompted by my eyesight which isn't, in my 6th decade, as good as it used to be. If it was, I'd probably stick with standard sights, but would have no problem with XS sights, either.
My Colt Commander zeros well with the XS standard with no replacement of the Novak rear necessary. It tends to work that way on some 1911's--but not others.
My Springfield Champ. zeros with the center tritium even with the white dots of the rear sight, which leaves about half the dot above the notch. Shooting with part of the dot out of the notch is an easy learning curve.
NOTE: I've been guilty of referring to all XS sights as BIG DOTS. It's important to remember that there're BIG DOT and STANDARD. I believe the standard will work quite well for most of us.
I also have a standard XS standard for my LCR which is zeroed nicely in the rear notch. The Big dot would work fine, also, but precision is lost beyond real close range.
I've replaced a number of sights with the XS STANDARD sight, which I've come to prefer. Still big enough to pick up quickly and small enough for some fair precision.
I do not, however, prefer the XS rear sight. I prefer the standard square notch. Since the front sight on most pistols is very high, it requires a higher rear sight to compensate.
My P228 SIG zeros perfectly with the XS standard dot and #10 rear. I've ordered two more rear sights from Sigarms and two XS standard sights so I'll be converting a couple more SIGS. They're fast on target.
The change is prompted by my eyesight which isn't, in my 6th decade, as good as it used to be. If it was, I'd probably stick with standard sights, but would have no problem with XS sights, either.
My Colt Commander zeros well with the XS standard with no replacement of the Novak rear necessary. It tends to work that way on some 1911's--but not others.
My Springfield Champ. zeros with the center tritium even with the white dots of the rear sight, which leaves about half the dot above the notch. Shooting with part of the dot out of the notch is an easy learning curve.
NOTE: I've been guilty of referring to all XS sights as BIG DOTS. It's important to remember that there're BIG DOT and STANDARD. I believe the standard will work quite well for most of us.
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XS sights
Tonight I took my new K9 with the XS big dot sights to the range and ran 200 rnds through it.
I had to remember to make sure that all of that big pumpkin sized dot was resting on the shallow "V" of the rear sight, or my shots would print low.
I also found that my group opened up in a uniform way once I got back to 50 feet. I suspect that's because I'm not used to the sights, and it's harder to be precise in comparison with conventional notch & post type sights.
I did most of my shooting at 50 feet on an IPSC buff colored target.
I'll have to do more shooting before I decide -- I think the XS big dot sights are good for going fast in close. It'll take some work before I feel particularly confident with them at distance.
Tonight I took my new K9 with the XS big dot sights to the range and ran 200 rnds through it.
I had to remember to make sure that all of that big pumpkin sized dot was resting on the shallow "V" of the rear sight, or my shots would print low.
I also found that my group opened up in a uniform way once I got back to 50 feet. I suspect that's because I'm not used to the sights, and it's harder to be precise in comparison with conventional notch & post type sights.
I did most of my shooting at 50 feet on an IPSC buff colored target.
I'll have to do more shooting before I decide -- I think the XS big dot sights are good for going fast in close. It'll take some work before I feel particularly confident with them at distance.
Jonathan Taylor
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I went with the regular dot, rather than the -big- dot. It's certainly a faster acquisition than the stock sights, but after about 7-10 yards, the accuracy begins to considerably decrease. Definitely takes a little bit of getting used to, but after a trip to the range and a few minutes a day for a week or two of practice drawing, that little ball just seems to find its way into your sights.