Has anyone got the TFO sights yet?
If so any pix and how are they?
If so any pix and how are they?
Anyone have the Tritium fiber optic sights yet?
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I had them on a XD40 SC and really liked them. They are bright and in the dark are phenomenal. The nice thing is that even in full daylight they are extremely visible. I had the green front and back. I now shoot with just front sight TFO on my M&P. I have grown to shoot with just plain black back. In low light that is all I will need.
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I'm waiting to hear about this
sight on the M&P's too.
In the meantime, I have a TFO front & regular tritium rear on a P220 Carry. Absolutely awesome! In darkness they work as regular tritium.
In daylight, or lighted indoors, the front stands out like nothing I have ever seen. A good gold bead is the closest to this TFO front, but gold needs reflective light to work.
I use a clean shoe brush to brush out dust bunnies and stuff from the crevices of the exterior of my pistols, and it works well to keep the exposed fiber optic piece clean & free of dust, dirt, etc... (The housing piece that holds the fiber optic part of the sight has an opening to gather light, and this opening attracts dust & stuff.)
TFO sights for the M&P sound real good. Only question in my mind is durability. My Sig setup has done fine for two years so far.
sight on the M&P's too.
In the meantime, I have a TFO front & regular tritium rear on a P220 Carry. Absolutely awesome! In darkness they work as regular tritium.
In daylight, or lighted indoors, the front stands out like nothing I have ever seen. A good gold bead is the closest to this TFO front, but gold needs reflective light to work.
I use a clean shoe brush to brush out dust bunnies and stuff from the crevices of the exterior of my pistols, and it works well to keep the exposed fiber optic piece clean & free of dust, dirt, etc... (The housing piece that holds the fiber optic part of the sight has an opening to gather light, and this opening attracts dust & stuff.)
TFO sights for the M&P sound real good. Only question in my mind is durability. My Sig setup has done fine for two years so far.
firebirdude
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Where's the cheapest place you guys have found for the TFOs?
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Wee Hooker
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I was all set to buy them ( even bought a sight tool) for my 9c when I read more than a few reviews that bashed durability of them. Not sure if there was a batch issue or what but am still on the fence. My 9pro has fiber optic ( no tritium) which I love but that is a range gun. Decision coming soon though!
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Nframe
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I have a set on my Glock 23. Green front and yellow back. They work great in all light and no light if I'm carrying at night around the property.
I'm happy with 'em.
I'm happy with 'em.
JamesArthur60
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For me, these are fabulous. I use my Sig P229 in IDPA and it's made a world of difference. The brightness outdoors is amazing. They glow very well in a dark room as well.
Wee Hooker
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Nice prices on M&P mags too!
firebirdude
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EXACTLY why I haven't placed my order yet. I read about a lot of issues with the front sights. Then I brought it up with a local friend of mine. Before I could really even mention much, he responded with the very same front sight issues.
Also I've been trying to decide on color. I know green is the brightest, but for some reason I think green rear and red front would be pretty nice. And although I've seen this combination, I'm having a hard time finding it for the M&P.
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scooter123
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I have them on my 40 caliber XDm. When I purchased mine they had a reputation for shedding the light pipes, so I filled the cavities in mine with clear slow setting epoxy. The work great as night sights in the dark and are fantastic in daylight, but at an indoor range that lacks overhead lighting in the booths they are worthless. That's a bit of a disappointement because I do almost all of my shooting at indoor ranges and my eyes are old enough that shooting with post and notch sights is a challenge.
IMO, you have to consider where you'll be using your gun, if it's mostly at indoor ranges fibre optics aren't the answer because constrast sights will be easier to see. If your shooting at outdoor ranges, they are the "bees knees".
PS, as cheap as 4 foot fourescent fixtures are today you'd think that decent booth lighting would be a given. Yeah, I know, some idiot could in theory shoot the overhead, however in all my years of shooting at indoor ranges I've never been in a booth with a bullet hole over my head. Downrange a bit, yeah I've seen that happen, many many times. However I have yet to see one single idiot manage to "miss" by shooting straight up.
IMO, you have to consider where you'll be using your gun, if it's mostly at indoor ranges fibre optics aren't the answer because constrast sights will be easier to see. If your shooting at outdoor ranges, they are the "bees knees".
PS, as cheap as 4 foot fourescent fixtures are today you'd think that decent booth lighting would be a given. Yeah, I know, some idiot could in theory shoot the overhead, however in all my years of shooting at indoor ranges I've never been in a booth with a bullet hole over my head. Downrange a bit, yeah I've seen that happen, many many times. However I have yet to see one single idiot manage to "miss" by shooting straight up.
Wee Hooker
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OK, I just bit the bullet and ordered. I needed a few M&P mags anyway so w free shipping and the 10%, I'm in for $62. If I'm not in love with them, I'll get most of my $ back on a resale. I'll post when they arrive.
firebirdude
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Sad to hear that. I shoot mainly on the indoor ranges in my area, so I'd be stepping BACK by buying these. :-(
Beejabbers
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I have a set on my 40c and love them. I bought my 40compact used and the sights were already on it. I sure am glad they were included since I was/am new to Trijicon Night Sights. Even though the range has good lights, I have experienced very minor problems with contrast. I my opinion, it is good practice since I assume if forced to fire in an emergency I might not have the best conditions.
Wee Hooker
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I'd note that the sights discussed here were modified with epoxy. Not seeing what was done but it's possible the epoxy is robbing light from the system.
Also fwiw, when I shot bullseye/gallery competitively, I learned that many ranges purposely keep the firing line overhead lights dim/off as target shooters preffer this to keep glare off their sights and contrast of sight to target high.
The lack of light on your range amy be planned also.
MoHawk
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MGW is the only sight tool to buy for the M&P or any other pistol. Works great!
Sight adjust/install tool - Smith & Wesson M&P - Top Gun Supply
My front white dot started to deteriorate after 300 rounds, so I had the TFO installed and really pleased with how well they work in near dark, indoor range and outdoor (they really pop outdoors) light conditions. Here's a few shots with a point and shoot camera and trying to focus in on the front and rear sights.
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