New Glock Sights

[dcobra]

I was thinking of putting some XS Big dot sights on my g-26 and was wondering if anyone has tried these? I was also considering an upgrade on my g-17 sights to tritium and wondered if the sight picture changes drastically or if it is about the same as the stock sights? Thanks for any help!

 

[cedartop]

XS Sight Systems - Sight Images

Here's the sight picture if you haven't seen them. A lot of people like them, but they are quite a bit different than the regular sight picture.

 

[esrice]

Do a search for "sights" in the Accessories and Gear forum. There are probably 10+ threads about Big Dots.

 

[mvician]

 

[dom1104]

In my opinion, Big Dots are a gimmick at best.

How do you spell "Gimmick?" sheesh that doesnt look right.

 

[indyjoe]

May be a gimmick. I tried with them and without. My time for good hits at 15+ yards is much faster with the gimmick XS Sights, for me. I'll put them on any of my Glocks for self defense. But it is totally different from stock sights of traditional three dot night sights.

Put the big dot where you want to hit. Get the back close. Pull the trigger. At self defense distances, you WILL hit the target. You also can't cover up the front dot with either of the back.

 

[baldmax]

I like the big dots, I had them on a Glock 19 I owned. Great sights. They do take time to get use to.

 

[STRIKER]

I didn't like the sight picture and decided to go with Heinie Straight 8s instead.

I like having the slot for long/precise shots.

 

[Amishman44]

Glock factory night sights are manufactured by Meprolight...one of the best night sight systems out there! Meprolight is now owned by Kimber! I would suggest staying simple and getting Glock factory night sights from Lone Wolf Distributors - Main Page and having someone with Glock factory installation tools install them. I did that and it only cost me $10 to have a local gunsmith install them in less than 10 minutes. One call to Lone Wolf should answer all of your questions about your Glock...they're great!

 

[mrw]

The big dot is too big for me. I have been thinking about adding the standard sized xs to my 229. I have their white stripe and tritium stripe on some rifles and lovemthem.

 

[esrice]

Sights, like anything else, are a very personal choice. Find what you shoot best with under the conditions that you're most likely to encounter in a self-defense situation and run with 'em.

 

[dcobra]

i didnt know the made the straight 8s for glocks i would love to see a picture of those. Please?

 

[dcobra]

Glock factory night sights are manufactured by Meprolight...one of the best night sight systems out there! Meprolight is now owned by Kimber! I would suggest staying simple and getting Glock factory night sights from Lone Wolf Distributors - Main Page and having someone with Glock factory installation tools install them. I did that and it only cost me $10 to have a local gunsmith install them in less than 10 minutes. One call to Lone Wolf should answer all of your questions about your Glock...they're great!

now do these work well on a g-26? do you have experience with that combo?

 

[snowwalker]

Look up Tim Schmit at USCCA and the sights he uses on his Glock 36, they look awesome, but I prefer a good laser.

 

[malachi_s]

I have been wanting the Mepolight sights for my 26 but don't know of a Glock armorer in the Marion or near area. Does anyone have someone they have used in my neck of the woods?​

 

[Instant=.40cal=Karma]

I really like the sight picture these sights provide...

Diamond Speed Sights

Something unconventional, yet better than either the standard Glock sights or dovetail+dot. Only drawback to me is the size of them - they are HUGE on the Glock slide.

 

[cosermann]

i didnt know the made the straight 8s for glocks i would love to see a picture of those. Please?

Heinie Straight Eight Night Sight SlantPro Set Glock (All Except 36) Steel Blue Tritum - MidwayUSA

 

[darinb]

I had some the large dot on a SIg 245 and they really helped alot. If you can get a good price go for it.

 

[preston1026]

Think they would have an option to loose the finger grooves while they were changing things

 

[9mm Luger]

now do these work well on a g-26? do you have experience with that combo?

IMO they work just fine on my G26 Meprolight Night Sights
Good visibility day and night.

I have had them for over three years and no issues.