New sights

jcameron996 · Jan 21, 2014

I'm looking to change out the sights on my five inch XD 9mm. Any thoughts on what would be the best way to go? Right now I am leaning towards the Dawson fiber optics with the adjustable rear. I can't decide whether I want the wide or narrow front sight. All ideas and opinions appreciated.

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charger arms · Jan 21, 2014

I think the Dawson is the way to go. On your 5" xd9 that would be a great setup.

drmitchgibson · Jan 21, 2014

Narrow front sight.

James Peel · Jan 22, 2014

If your using it for fast competition then I recommend warren-Sevigny fiber optics, with a fixed rear. Wide notch, narrow front.

If your using it for bullseye shooting then you'll want narrow notch, wider front.

Why adjustable rear sight? You can change your front sight height to change elevation poi and not have to deal with something that could move on you. If your windage is off, drift the sight the correct direction.

Matt1911 · Jan 22, 2014

I prefer fixed rear. I've had adjustable rear sights break in the middle of a stage, twice.

jcameron996 · Jan 22, 2014

I just like the idea of the adjustable sight if I want to experiment with different loads. What adjustable sights did you have trouble with? I understand that you can drift for windage and change front blades but XD's are a notorious pain in the ass to mess with and I figured the adjustable rear would alleviate some of that.

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Matt1911 · Jan 22, 2014

My sight breakage was with an EAA Limited. It was their "supersight".
I swapped it out for the Henning fixed rear and now life is bliss.

charger arms · Jan 22, 2014

I think you should just knock the sights off it and go without. Use a flat file and cut a groove down the center of the slide. Use the groove as a "hawg trough for your lead hose"

That is what the high speed guys do.

scubor2 · Jan 22, 2014

Charger Arms said:
I think you should just knock the sights off it and go without. Use a flat file and cut a groove down the center of the slide. Use the groove as a "hawg trough for your lead hose"

That is what the high speed guys do.

I'm thinking he says that before he uses his grenades.

dennishoddy · Jan 22, 2014

I'm in the market for an adjustable rear sight for my M&P 5" pro.
The Novaks shoot low, and there is a light tube on the front so no filing.

Matt, you need to quit throwing your pistol on the ground after a bad stage and those adjustable sights will quit breaking. :sarcastichand:

jcameron996 · Jan 22, 2014

I think you should just knock the sights off it and go without. Use a flat file and cut a groove down the center of the slide. Use the groove as a "hawg trough for your lead hose"

That is what the high speed guys do.I'm thinking he says that before he uses his grenades.

That "hash trough" is a great idea. Probably make it easier to figure your maximum point blank range.

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jcameron996 · Jan 22, 2014

elephant dung, "hawg trough". Stupid smart phone.

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dennishoddy · Jan 22, 2014

LOL, auto correct sucks.

Matt1911 · Jan 22, 2014

dennishoddy said:
Matt, you need to quit throwing your pistol on the ground after a bad stage and those adjustable sights will quit breaking. :sarcastichand:

they just need to make them tougher