XS Big Dot's Poll

[Chefcook]

Who has these and how do you like them. I am thinking of getting them on my XD9...

 

[esrice]

Have them. Love them. Recommend them.

(for defensive pistols)

 

[esrice]

Good reading here too:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/48620-xs_24_7_big_dot_sight.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...28787-xs_big_dot_sights_or_a_laser_sight.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/15763-sighting_in_xs_big_dot_sight.html

 

[HICKMAN]

Keep in mind, they are meant to be a "combat" sight, meant to get on target quickly. Some say that aren't as precise as typical sights, but

YouTube - XS Sight Demo II

YouTube - XS Sight Demo

 

[lowriderjim]

I looked at the Big Dot's recently as they have been highly recommend on this sight. I found that they were not as "bright" as my expection. I believe that this is mostly due to my diminished eyesight. Yes, I can still shoot safely.

Since this was for my Springfield 45 Tactical house gun I decided to go with a Streamlight Light/Laser combo. It was more $$ but since this is not a carry gun it seems to fit the need better.

Thank you to the employees of 21st Century for their help. Well worth the drive to Bluffton.

 

[Bart]

I have them on my personal gun and my duty gun. It is an exceptional product. The myth about them not being as precise is just that. I can hit a man sized steel target at 110 yards consistantly with them.

 

[Chefcook]

I just checked these out on duboismd's XD9SC and I am going to get them. Thanks for the input fellas...

I am planning on going to Bluffton this week maybe Monday or Tuesday afternoon anyone wanna put together a road trip???

 

[duboismd]

Obviously I love them. My primary carry has them and I could not be happier. I trust my life and more importantly my family's life with them.

 

[PwrCruz]

Just put some on my Glock20 and I love them as soon as Natchez has them in stock for my G27 I'm buying them also.

 

[Shay]

I have them on my personal gun and my duty gun. It is an exceptional product. The myth about them not being as precise is just that. I can hit a man sized steel target at 110 yards consistantly with them.

We had our little "shoot off" after class that day and I think there were three of you guys who hit first shot at 110+ yards with Big Dots on Sigs with DAK triggers. That was a fun time.

Of course then somebody else put one through the tent....

 

[Claddagh]

IMO, this system is even more effective and practical on a defensive handgun than it was on the 19th century "dangerous game" rifles it first appeared on.

Personally, no open sight arrangement I've ever tried allows me to index on my target and make the hits as quickly, glasses or no, bright light or dim - period.

 

[Bart]

I'm pretty sure the guy that shot the tent was using regular sights.

 

[bblicharski]

got them on a glock 31, easy to install, easy to use, i love em

 

[mospeada]

If you want them get them. You don't NEED them though, you NEED to practice, practice, practice. No sight replacement is a replacement for practice.

XS sights or 600 rounds of practice? Which helps more?

 

[esrice]

XS sights or 600 rounds of practice? Which helps more?

Over the life of your carry pistol? The sights.

Seeing your front sight is important, especially in no- or low-light, which is when most violent encounters take place.

Obviously they're not a replacement for training and practice, but they really should be on a serious defensive handgun. (night sights in general, not just XS's offerings)

 

[Chefcook]

Over the life of your carry pistol? The sights.

Seeing your front sight is important, especially in no- or low-light, which is when most violent encounters take place.

Obviously they're not a replacement for training and practice, but they really should be on a serious defensive handgun. (night sights in general, not just XS's offerings)

I have trijicons on my Kimber and I like them very much. I saw the videos on the XS sights and not having night sights on my XD yet I wanted to try them. I got them installed today, I will make a range report as soon as I can make it out...

 

[Chefcook]

I tried out my XS Dots today. I like them very much. The sight picture is great and fast to acquire. Here is a target I definitely need to practice a little more with my XD this was only my second trip out with it and I am having trouble getting used to the trigger, it sometimes pinches a little and I am not used to all the take up but its not all bad. Ten shots off hand WWB 115 FMJ fired at 10 yards...

 

[TheLoneRaider]

I thought the big dot was too big so i went with the small dot version of the xs sights.

 

[aikidoka]

Keep in mind, they are meant to be a "combat" sight, meant to get on target quickly. Some say that aren't as precise as typical sights, but

YouTube - XS Sight Demo II

YouTube - XS Sight Demo

I have a question about that Yeager long range shooting video. I'm pretty sure I've seen him do similar as point shooting, without sights. Doesn't that mean he is not a very good demo of any sighting system?

 

[shooter521]

Looked at the Big Dot sights when they first came out back in ~2000 or so, and have shot several Big Dot-equipped pistols over the years. They're not for me.