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Normally, I write about shooting drills. Drills are one of the ways to practice and improve your skills as a shooter. Sometimes, I write about a standard or qualification course of fire. Standards and quals are a way of testing your skill set so that you can determine if you’ve improved or wha

Posted by Monte Long Mar 17th 2023

Sig P320 vs. P365

The Sig Sauer P320 and P365 series of pistols are two of the fastest, up-and-coming pistols in the United States. Both are from a very reputable manufacturer. Both have overcome some initial challenges and established reputations as reliable. Both are highly modular and lend themselves easily to dif

Posted by XS Sights Mar 9th 2023

Iron Sights vs Red Dot

While some debates are nearly dead in shooting circles (9mm vs. .45, anyone?), some are just getting started. One of the latest debates stirring a lot of interest is the merits of the venerable, reliable iron sights in one corner, and young, upstart red dot sights in the other. Which is best, and mo

Posted by XS Sights Jan 27th 2023

A Guide to Co-Witness Sights

A Guide to Co-Witness Red Dot Sights Thirty years ago, optics were still somewhat untrusted on rifles meant for serious use. The prevailing attitude at the time was that optics fail, but iron sights don’t. Fast forward to the early-2000s: optics were being used in combat because of their obvio

Posted by XS Sights Jan 4th 2023

The Best Night Sights for Glock

Known for their extreme reliability, Glock pistols are some of the best handguns on the market. Glocks fill the holsters of the majority of law enforcement officers in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of concealed carriers, and military personnel. There is no denying that Glock enjoys a well-deserved

Posted by XS Sights Dec 7th 2022

How To: Zero your Rifle with Iron Sights and Optics

Welcome to September in Texas! Y'all know what that means, right? If you guessed "Hot as hades," then you're right. But it also means that you should be getting ready for hunting season 'cause it's only about two months away. By getting ready, I mean making sure you're scouting your hunting area, en

Posted by Monte Long Sep 23rd 2022

Set Your Sights On This – Hunting Rifle Drill for Speed and Accuracy

All right, it’s time to set your sights on some long gun practice! Hunting Rifle Drill Origin Recently, I wrote a blog on zeroing a Marlin 1894 carbine and a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle in preparation for helping my folks at their place and the upcoming whitetail deer season here in Texas. With

Posted by Monte Long Sep 21st 2022

Set Your Sights On This – Bill Wilson 5x5

Alright, guys, it's time to set your sights on another drill! Let's break out the carry guns this month and work on the Bill Wilson 5X5 Drill. Drill Origins Bill Wilson is the founder of Wilson Combat, which makes some truly beautiful handguns. He is also one of the founders of the International Def

Posted by Monte Long Aug 17th 2022

Set Your Sights On This – VTAC 2x2x2

It's time to Set your Sights on another drill! This time around, let's dig out a carbine and shoot the VTAC 2X2X2 drill. VTAC 2x2x2 Origins Viking Tactics, or VTAC, provides training and tactical equipment and was founded by Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb, United States Army (retired). SGM Lamb served in

Posted by Monte Long Jul 15th 2022

Set Your Sights On This – Gila Hayes 5x5 drill

Okay folks, time for another drill! Today, we’ve got the 5X5 drill from Gila Hayes. Gila Hayes is a noted firearms instructor and author from the Pacific Northwest part of the country. Mrs. Hayes is an author, firearms instructor and has served as a reserve police officer. This drill was origi

Posted by Monte Long Jun 13th 2022

Set Your Sights on this Challenge - Modified Navy Qual

A few weeks ago, we had a nice little snow and ice storm in the DFW metroplex. I know that for many folks that live North of Oklahoma, that's relatively common during the winter. That's not the case here in Texas; it tends to shut everything down. During that period, I had to go to my parents' hous

Posted by Monte Long Mar 17th 2022

Folding Truck Gun

Recently I had the misfortune of a positive COVID diagnosis. Fortunately, aside from a mild fever and a headache one morning, I had no issues. That diagnosis, however, meant lots of time at home being quarantined. Don't worry - I (allegedly) had supervision: Among other things, I wandered down many

Posted by Monte Long Mar 11th 2022

Set Your Sights on this Challenge - 500 Point Aggregate Drill

Time for a drill! As I mentioned in my previous blog post, on the next range trip, I intend to prioritize accuracy work with my Glock 34. During the last couple of range trips, I was not entirely satisfied with my accuracy with a handgun. I like to use Pat McNamara's 500 point aggregate as one of th

Posted by Monte Long Mar 2nd 2022

Range Ready - Range Prep Tips

Well, we did it! Somehow, we managed to survive 2021 and have found ourselves well into 2022. Despite the ongoing pandemic and all that goes along with it, life isn't all doom and gloom. Springfield Armory, Girsan, and even FN-USA have released new variations of the venerable HiPower,

Posted by Monte Long Feb 24th 2022

Long Range Tactics and Tips

January 14-16th, I was able to take part and help instruct and participate in the Long-Range Hunting Course taught by Andrew Brady of Lone Star Armory. This course teaches the proper mechanics of marksmanship, shooting targets, and game at longer distances with learning the equipment you have a

Posted by Jared Fewell Feb 17th 2022

DIY Glock Sight Installation with Minimal Tools

Glock sights are among the easiest pistol sights to install on your own. They also happen to be one of the first upgrades many folks make to their pistols. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need an expensive sight pusher tool or gunsmithing tools to install your own set of sights. Some specialty

Posted by XS Sights Aug 25th 2021

XS Sights' Glow Dot Technology absorbs ambient light and emits a visible glow after exposure to light. The intensity and duration of the glow depend on the amount and type of light the sight has absorbed.

Yes. XS handgun sights are designed for fast target acquisition and high visibility, making them well suited for self-defense. Their sight alignment systems are intended to help shooters quickly acquire a sight picture in both daylight and low-light conditions.

Yes. XS sights provide a clear and intuitive sight picture that can improve both speed and accuracy, making them suitable for many competitive shooting applications.

Choosing the right sight depends on your firearm, intended use, and preferred sight picture. XS offers several sight systems—including Express (Dot-the-I™), Figure 8, and Notch & Post—to accommodate different shooting styles and applications.

Yes. XS tritium night sights are designed to remain highly visible in low-light environments, helping shooters maintain sight alignment when ambient lighting is limited.

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Team Safari 2022

Sig P320 vs. P365

Iron Sights vs Red Dot

A Guide to Co-Witness Sights

The Best Night Sights for Glock

How To: Zero your Rifle with Iron Sights and Optics

Set Your Sights On This – Hunting Rifle Drill for Speed and Accuracy

Set Your Sights On This – Bill Wilson 5x5

Set Your Sights On This – VTAC 2x2x2

Set Your Sights On This – Gila Hayes 5x5 drill

Set Your Sights on this Challenge - Modified Navy Qual

Folding Truck Gun

Set Your Sights on this Challenge - 500 Point Aggregate Drill

Range Ready - Range Prep Tips

Long Range Tactics and Tips

DIY Glock Sight Installation with Minimal Tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is XS Sights' Glow Dot Technology?

Are XS Sights good for self-defense?

Are XS Sights good for competitive shooting?

How do I choose the right handgun sight?

Do XS Sights work in low-light conditions?

Fast Shipping

American Made

Safe Payments

Amazing Selection