New Sights for M&P 45

[Mr45]

I bought this gun used on Bud's Gun Shop and the sights are not very good. They show up brighter in the pictures than they really are. What sights should I get?

 

[Mr45]

I was thinking about these:

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[crammit]

I'm glad you started this thread. I just bought a used M&P 40 that's missing the white out of the front sight. I'm looking at Trijicon Tritium Night Sights because I had those on an FNS that I absolutely loved.

 

[PirateJim]

I have Trijicon HD sights on both my Shield and Pro Series. I really like how the big yellow dot (or orange if you want) stands out even in low light. Front sight is what you're supposed to be looking at anyway.

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[McE]

Paint them white and shoot the thing.

 

[epj]

Call CS. They sent me a new front sight for free, no questions other than what's your address.

 

[curlysir]

I was thinking about these:

Amazon.com : Truglo TFO Handgun Sight Set - S&W M&P : Handgun Scopes : Sports & Outdoors

If you go this route get the TFX version, they cost a little more but are more durable and are chemical resistant. They also have the white outline front sight

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[Wee Hooker]

I have Truglow TFO's on three M&P's and a Glock 31. Excellent day or night sights at a very reasonable price. much better than standard night sights IMHO as they really present a bright sight picture in most any light. I doubt you'd be disappointed.

 

[Mr45]

Thanks everyone. I'll try calling S&W and see if they will send me a new front sight for free. If not, I'll go to my gun store and look at the different options.

 

[B0308]

Hi Mr45,

I hope S&W treats you well. My personal choice is a black front sight and added a 10-8Performance "U" rear sight. I found it easy to install (with a sight pusher) and works well. They offer a wider rear "U" if your eyes need the help.

Good luck and good shooting

 

[shutupdata113]

I like truglo tfo. Got em on my 45c and would def. Recommend....

 

[cb4017]

I guess I'm one of those who believe night sights are overrated. I've packed a gun professionally for over 20 years. I've gone through a lot of night time training and qualification shoots with and without night sights. Pointed my gun at a few bad guys over the years. I don't think night sights make much difference. I guess they are good for locating your gun on the nightstand in the middle of the night but that's about it.

I'll take a good flashlight and training any day.

Just my opinion. YMMV.

 

[cb4017]

Speaking of sights, anyone have take-off standard 3-dot M&P sights they want to unload?

I'm thinking I might remove the dingy night sights off the M&P .45 and replace them with standard 3 dot sights.

 

[shell627]

I use ameriglo pro I dot on my mp 45.