XS 24/7 Express sights

[MikePaiN]

I've grown to really like the "combat"(bar dot) sights on my K9.
So I've decided to go with a XS 24/7 Express Big Dot set on the Glock 30, I found them on sale for $89 and jumped on it.
I've read really good reports on these sights and a local shooter swears by them....
I'll write up my onion here once I get them installed. Until then I'd be happy to hear what anyone else has to say on them.

http://www.xssights.com/store/handgun.html

 

[ExMachina]

More accurate than you might think. They're designed to be fast (and they are!) but I have recently found that they are better for longer ranges than I thought--simply put, the very top of the big dot makes a much "finer" front sight than most traditional blades. But it's a sight picture that you have to learn to "see" as these sights were not conceived of as being precision sights.

Other than that, they're as fast as others say and i think they are perfect for their intended purpose--shooting under stress.

 

[MikePaiN]

Other than that, they're as fast as others say and i think they are perfect for their intended purpose--shooting under stress.

Good, that's what the G30 is intended for ..SHTF and HD. The K9 is my EDC, if I like the sites on the G30 I'm sure it won't be long until the Kahr is wearing a set.

 

[Thlax]

Got them from Midway on the same sale. Just installed them yesterday. Love them.

 

[DougW]

I have them on all 5 of my Glocks.

 

[RobMoore]

Anything other than anecdotal? I've only ever heard "I like them. They SEEM to work".

 

[rellascout]

I have them on a P225 and they work great. Point or Aim is Point of impact in a big way. LOL I like the line dot setup. It is fast which as other have pointed out is the point.

I find where I put the front dot is where the bullet goes. IMHO that is all you can ask for from a defense oriented sight.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Anything other than anecdotal? I've only ever heard "I like them. They SEEM to work".

This isn't published, but there is evidence that would lead one to believe it.

When the XS sight first came out, there were a bunch of USPSA shooters who tried them. It is a sport where they are always looking for the slightest edge...it is amazing what folks will do to win a plastic cup.

What they found was that while the Express sights were good enough for close shooting index, they weren't any faster then regular post-n-notch sights. They also found that as distance increased, it took longer to verify that the sights were aligned...due to the lack of lateral indicies...and that made accurate shots slower. So their finding was that the sights weren't any faster up close and weren't as accurate as distance increase...so none of the top shooters in USPSA competition used them.

Now this does need some qualification. These were very accurate and fast good shooters to start with and they have very high expectations of the sights on their pistols. Their need for accuracy at high speed may surpass less highly trained shooters who wouldn't be able to tell the difference in speed of sight alignment

 

[rellascout]

What they found was that while the Express sights were good enough for close shooting index, they weren't any faster then regular post-n-notch sights. They also found that as distance increased, it took longer to verify that the sights were aligned...due to the lack of lateral indicies...and that made accurate shots slower. So their finding was that the sights weren't any faster up close and weren't as accurate as distance increase...so none of the top shooters in USPSA competition used them.

I can see this... for me they work in the sub 10 yard range. Put the large dot where you want the round to go and it goes there. At this distance the center of the target is easy to verify. Increase the distance and the size of the dot might become a liability.

 

[DougW]

I use them in 3 Gun Matches with pistol targets out to 80 yards. I have no problem with them at any range. That is why I have them on all my Glocks.

 

[MikePaiN]

Correct me if I am wrong....but aren't the XS Dot sights designed to "front sight cover" the target at close range and be "front sight below" the target at long range? If this is case covering and not seeing a longer range target would cause inaccuracy.

 

[Thlax]

Mike pain I may be reading what you said wrong but I think you answered your own question. Up close the big dot covers the target. Far away the top of the dot is what you want to align with the target. Therefore in a faraway shot you can see your target because the dot is below it, thus allowing you to see more of it.

If the big dot isn't your thing, they also make a nice regular dot that people like.

 

[MikePaiN]

I found XS's POA chart(on their site, duh...) this makes perfect sense to me..

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I happen to like them and have put them on my self defense pistols. I've had them on now for about 2 years and taken quite a few classes with them. I'm very happy with them and I don't plan on changing them. Actually, I'm done looking for something new. I can get 2" groups at 7 yards routinely with them (4" or less and I'm happy and with these sights I can almost always do that). No, this isn't going to win a target competition but it's more than adequate for self defense.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I have XS Big Dot tritium express sights on my Glock 19. Same configuration on my Remington 870.

I have XS 24/7 tritium stripe front sights on my M4s.

I have XS ghost ring/white stripe front sight on my Ruger 10/22.

 

[MikePaiN]

I installed the XS 24/7 Big Dot Express sights tonight. I followed the video instructions and had no problems(bought a small clamp vice for $10 that worked perfectly as a hold).
I've got to shoot it for the real test but initial impressions are good, nice and bright and easy to acquire...that front dot is something else
I also picked up a set of Traction Grips for the pistol..(these tape sets are amazing, excellent texture, they add no perceptible bulk to the grip and hold on like steel)

 

[Thlax]

Nice. Glad you got them. Enjoy-