{"id":697,"date":"2023-01-08T22:32:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T22:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=697"},"modified":"2023-01-08T22:32:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T22:32:24","slug":"review-xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-for-the-xd-s-mod-2-osp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=697","title":{"rendered":"Review: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot for the XD-S Mod.2 OSP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/785564162?h=e4f686528b&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/justin-opinion\/\">Justin Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">W<\/span>hen it comes to modifications or upgrades to your handgun, there are few changes that can make as immediate and dramatic a difference as a new set of sights. How well you can hit your target depends on how well and how quickly your brain can identify that you are properly aimed and ready to break the shot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38463\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-800x434.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-400x217.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-768x416.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-600x325.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While the standard sights on the Springfield <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> are excellent, many people like the Big Dot set XS Sights offers. The author evaluates the kit in this\u00a0review.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>How many times, when using a traditional three-dot sight picture, have you paused while trying to determine if the front dot is really perfectly centered between the two rear dots? Depending on the specific sights involved, I do this a lot \u2014 and I can feel myself slowing down as I concentrate more and more on the whisker-thin difference between the sights. And the truth of the matter is that unless you\u2019re trying to hit a 6\u201d plate at 50 yards, those differences will be indistinguishable on the target.<\/p>\n<p>XS Sights has been offering an alternative to the traditional three-dot sight picture for some time. Called the \u201cBig Dot Night Sights\u201d, they consist of an oversized front dot and simplified rear sight that has only one mark \u2014 a vertical post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38464\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-600x337.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set.jpg\" alt=\"xs sights dxt2 big dot night sight set\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-night-sight-set-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">XS Sights offers a range of sight replacement options for the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>, Hellcat and other Springfield Armory\u00a0pistols.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I tested this alternate sight combination by installing the DXT2 model sights with a yellow front dot on my <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/first-look-optics-ready-xd-s-mod-2-osp-9mm\/\"><span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> Mod.2 OSP 9mm<\/a>. They are also available with an orange dot. They are available for most handguns, including the full line of Springfield Armory\u2019s XD series of products. To make this a test relevant to today\u2019s handguns, I chose to put them on my <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> OSP and then co-witness with the red-dot optic.<\/p>\n<h2>Sight Installation Tools \u2014 The Building Blocks<\/h2>\n<p>But first, the sights must be installed on the handgun. One option is to get your gunsmith to install them for you. Some gun shops will even offer installation services (maybe discounted or free if you buy them there). And then there is the DIY method, which is the route I always take. I\u2019d like to offer some tips, suggestions, and cautions if you are considering installing the sights yourself and are not yet experienced.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38465\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-800x415.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-400x208.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-768x399.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-600x312.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"xs sights for xd-s pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-800x415.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-400x208.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/xs-sights-for-xd-s-pistol-600x312.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">XS Sights are designed for fast, accurate fire in self-defense situations. The large, bright front dot helps you get on target fast while the wide V-notch allows for easy\u00a0alignment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to have expensive and elaborate tools to change pistol sights. It can be accomplished with very simple hand tools \u2014 if you know what you\u2019re doing. Here\u2019s the rub: As the sophistication of the tool decreases, the skill of the installer must increase. You can change a car tire on the side of the road with the flimsy jack and lug wrench provided in your trunk \u2014 but that\u2019s not the same experience as doing it with a hydraulic lift and an air wrench. You get my point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some years back, I invested in a very good quality sight tool because in my business I have frequent need to swap sights. There are tools available at nearly every price point from $50 to $500 or more. I don\u2019t advise the hammer and punch method unless you are extremely experienced or willing to ruin your sights and\/or slide. That said, the process is the same regardless of the tool.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Install XS Sights on <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>: Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<p>Obviously, this process starts with the removal of the old sights. If they are the factory sights, expect them to be very tight. Be sure there is no set screw holding the rear sight. Springfield XD-series pistols use a dovetail mount for both front and rear. The sights should be drifted out in one direction and drifted in, in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38466\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-800x800.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-400x400.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-600x600.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight.jpg\" alt=\"removing factory springfield xd-s rear sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-factory-springfield-xd-s-rear-sight-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A sight pusher like this one from Sight-Pro allows you to slide the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> rear sight from the\u00a0slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Typically, I like to remove from left to right, and install from right to left \u2014 this is the most common industry practice. It might be a wee bit easier this way, since parts have usually been installed that way previously \u2014 but the big reason is so that you only scrape the finish on one side of the dovetail. Appearances count.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38467\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-800x800.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-400x400.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-600x600.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s.jpg\" alt=\"installing xs sights rear sight on springfield xd-s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-rear-sight-on-springfield-xd-s-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The same sight tool can also help you slide the XS Sights rear sight into the dovetail cut on the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>\u00a0slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you have removed the existing sights, it\u2019s a good idea to measure the widest part of the base of the old and new sights, to ensure they are the same size. Also, inspect the dovetail cuts in the slide for any damage and give them a quick cleaning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38468\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight.jpg\" alt=\"removing springfield xd-s front sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/removing-springfield-xd-s-front-sight-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front sight removal is also made easier with a professional sight installation tool like this\u00a0one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Installing the new sights is really simply a reversal of the process, but there are a couple of things to be careful with. Hand-start the sight into the dovetail as far as you possibly can. Examine it carefully to see it is headed in straight and level. If it is not, make the adjustments now \u2014 once you apply pressure to it, damage can be done quickly. Use a slow and steady technique. Getting a bad job done faster is almost never the goal. If you do insist on the hammer and punch method, use a punch with a tip that will not damage the material or finish. Wood or nylon are ideal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38469\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-800x800.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-400x400.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-600x600.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s.jpg\" alt=\"installing xs sights big dot on xd-s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installing-xs-sights-big-dot-on-xd-s-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The XD Big Dot front sight fits the factory dovetail on the Springfield Armory <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>\u00a0slide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you think you\u2019re centered \u2014 measure. Pro tip: the best way I\u2019ve found to measure is to use a good, straight edge that is tall enough to reach the top of the sight when the slide is on a flat surface \u2014 place the straight edge flat against the slide and use it for your outside-to-outside measurement against the sight. Done from both sides with a caliper, it will tell you if you are centered.<\/p>\n<h2>Range Testing the XS DXT2 Big Dot Sights<\/h2>\n<p>Once the sights were installed, it was time to get this pistol to the range and shoot it! The proof of a set of sights lies in how well you can shoot your gun with them. With the XS Big Dot set, it was clear immediately that I was going to like them! There is something about the configuration of these sights that makes centering your handgun to the target as intuitive as pointing your finger.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38470\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-800x427.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-400x214.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-768x410.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-600x321.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights.jpg\" alt=\"sight picture on xd-s with xs sights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-800x427.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-400x214.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-on-xd-s-with-xs-sights-600x321.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once installed on the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>, this is the sight picture you can expect from the XS Sights on a Springfield Armory\u00a0<span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From tee-ball through golf, we are used to putting the ball on the tee. The brain seems to take much more naturally to this configuration than it does to the puzzle of aligning three dots. Dropping that huge front dot onto the small \u201ctee\u201d on the rear sight is simple, fast, and very effective.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38471\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-800x653.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-400x327.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-768x627.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-600x490.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"installed sights on xd-s pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-800x653.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-400x327.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/installed-sights-on-xd-s-pistol-600x490.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A defensive pistol can be set up in a variety of ways. Many people find a sight upgrade enhances their performance with a\u00a0pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The design of the rear sight is also very helpful. The shallow \u201cV\u201d shape naturally guides the front sight to center, and yet never completely hides it when it is off center. With Tritium in both front and rear (a non-Tritium rear is optional) you get the same quick sight picture in darkness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38472\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight.jpg\" alt=\"sight picture with red dot sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sight-picture-with-red-dot-sight-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many owners install a red dot sight on their pistols. You can expect this sight picture when a Crimson Trace RAD red dot is paired with the XS Sights on an\u00a0<span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The elevation of the sights is very near that of the original sights on the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> OSP, and these XS sights co-witness perfectly through the installed Crimson Trace red dot. For me, this is a must-have for a carry gun with a mounted optic.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, while shooting the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> with the new XS sights, I found myself picking up the Big Dot faster than the electronic red dot. The other good news about their size is that they will fit your existing holsters. These are excellent sights that work perfectly on the <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span> OSP. If I need to test another set of sights on an <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>, I\u2019m going to need another <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-S<\/span>, because these are staying on!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in and discuss this article and much more!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/13792\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-two\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/xssights.com\/products\/dxt2-big-dot-night-sights-springfield-armory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 62.7%; margin-top: 4rem; margin-bottom: 4rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/product-xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/product-xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot.jpg\" alt=\"XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights for Springfield Armory\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>XS Sights <span>DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights for Springfield Armory<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-xdsmod2osp \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/xd-series-handguns\/xd-s-mod-2-osp-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/XDSG9339CT.png\" alt=\"XD-S Mod.2\u00ae OSP\u2122 Series\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>XD-S Mod.2\u00ae OSP\u2122 <span>Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/xs-sights-dxt2-big-dot-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Justin Opinion When it comes to modifications or upgrades to your handgun, there are few changes that can make as immediate and dramatic a difference as a new set of sights. 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