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Glock 49 – the newest Glock Perfection

Plastic fantastic. Tactical Tupperware. Glock “Perfection” - virtually everyone alive is familiar with the name, thanks to Glock’s overwhelming dominance of the law enforcement and concealed carry markets and their widespread use in the entertainment industry. Everyone from your ne

Posted by Monte Long Mar 28th 2024

Glock 45 vs Glock 19: A Compete Guide

The Glock 19 has been the undisputed “king of the hill” of American handguns for decades. It is the de facto concealed carry gun, the plainclothes cop gun de rigueur, and the preferred sidearm of the United States Special Operations Command. The Glock 19 enjoys a popularity and ubiquity

Posted by XS Sights Feb 20th 2024

Glock 17 vs 19: Glock Comparison Guide

Glock handguns were a revolution in firearms technology when they came along in the 80s. Utilizing a polymer frame that had never been seen before positioned the Glock as something of a novelty. The film Die Hard 2 catapulted it into the public consciousness with a bunch of patently false state

Posted by XS Sights Feb 7th 2024

Why You Need Night Sights On Your Handgun

Understanding Night Sights' Role in Shooting Key Question: "Should I have night sights on my gun?" Ideal for self-defense scenarios, where 65-70% occur in low light. Night sights: Essential for low-light shooting, enhancing accuracy and confidence. Welcome! In this blog, we’re going to dive

Posted by XS Sights Jan 3rd 2024

Walther PDP vs Glock 19: Handgun Comparison

The handgun market is a crowded space. There seems to be a pistol in every size imaginable and to suit every conceivable need – for duty, concealed carry, home defense, or just as a new range toy. Some of these guns are pretty ho-hum. The vast majority get the job done well, with reliability a

Posted by XS Sights Dec 27th 2023

Why you should upgrade your factory Glock sights to Glock night sights?

Glock handguns are renowned for their reliability, but let's face it - the factory sights could use an upgrade. Glock handguns were designed to be easily field serviceable with replacement parts, and part of Gaston Glock’s brilliant design was to make the sights easy to change. While the stoc

Posted by XS Sights Dec 19th 2023

Glock 34 vs 17: Handgun Comparison

The Glock family of pistols has been revolutionary. Glock handguns, (more or less) singlehandedly, completely displaced metal DA/SA pistols in the 90s, just like metal pistols replaced revolvers. Glocks have also had tremendous staying power; into their fourth decade, they are perhaps more popular t

Posted by XS Sights Dec 6th 2023

HK VP9 vs Glock 19: Defensive Handgun Comparison

The HK VP9 and the Glock 19 are two extremely well-regarded pistols in the defensive space. The Glock is the reigning champion, being the darling of law enforcement, military, and special ops personnel, as well as one of the most popular concealed carry pistols ever. Introduced in 1988, the Glock 19

Posted by XS Sights Nov 1st 2023

What is the Best Handgun for Female Beginners?

There are various subgroups of shooters: male and female, seasoned and novice, competition, hunting, and defensive. Each subgroup of shooters has its own needs for a firearm. This article is going to combine female shooters and beginners. It will focus on the needs particular to the female populati

Posted by XS Sights Sep 21st 2023

Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 5 | Glock Gen Comparison

The Glock family of pistols are perhaps the most prolific firearms in America. Introduced on this continent in the mid-80s with the Glock 17, Glock pistols quickly became the favorite of law enforcement agencies and Citizen gun owners alike. Boasting impressive firepower, lightweight feel, and setti

Posted by XS Sights Sep 21st 2023

Optimizing Your Combat Sight Picture

“You can’t miss fast enough to win a gunfight.” I’ve heard these words for years from gunfighting instructors. Rarely, though, do we take the time to really let the meaning of that catchy little phrase sink in. What does it mean? It means that in a gunfight, only hits count.

Posted by XS Sights Sep 12th 2023

Short Combat Accuracy Test (SCAT)

All right guys and gals, it’s time to set your sights on another drill! Following on the previous drill where I was working on a concealed draw, let’s do another concealed carry/EDC drill! It’s time to talk about SCAT! For those that might have grown up around a farmer or rancher,

Posted by Monte Long Sep 11th 2023

How to Adjust a Glock Sight: A Complete Guide

Accuracy is important in any shooting discipline. From hunting to target shooting to law enforcement to civilian self-defense, accuracy is king. Hitting one’s target is, after all, the ultimate goal of shooting. An inaccurate shot can result in wounded game, the loss of a match, or failure to

Posted by XS Sights Sep 8th 2023

P365X vs. XL: A Breakdown

The Sig P365 rocked the firearms world when it was introduced in 2018. Comparably sized pistols up until that time held single-digit magazine capacities. The P365’s tiny little magazine with its 10+1 capacity was completely unrivaled at the time. Not only did the P365 have prodigious capacity,

Posted by XS Sights Jul 28th 2023

XS Sight’ Guide to Suppressor Height Sights for Glock

Failing to hit the target in a defensive situation results not only in reduced effectiveness on target, it also potentially endangers family members or bystanders. Choosing the right sights for your pistol is important to ensuring you hit your target. The right sight is also important to ensuring yo

Posted by XS Sights Jul 28th 2023

How to Install Glock Sights with Sight Pusher Tool or File to Fit

Glock night sights are a great way to improve your shooting performance in low-light conditions. They are also one of the first upgrades many folks make to their pistols, and with good reason. Tritium sights are stronger and more durable than the factory offering, and they are a simple upgrade that

Posted by XS Sights Jun 7th 2023

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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Glock 49 – the newest Glock Perfection

Glock 45 vs Glock 19: A Compete Guide

Glock 17 vs 19: Glock Comparison Guide

Why You Need Night Sights On Your Handgun

Walther PDP vs Glock 19: Handgun Comparison

Why you should upgrade your factory Glock sights to Glock night sights?

Glock 34 vs 17: Handgun Comparison

HK VP9 vs Glock 19: Defensive Handgun Comparison

What is the Best Handgun for Female Beginners?

Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 5 | Glock Gen Comparison

Optimizing Your Combat Sight Picture

Short Combat Accuracy Test (SCAT)

How to Adjust a Glock Sight: A Complete Guide

P365X vs. XL: A Breakdown

XS Sight’ Guide to Suppressor Height Sights for Glock

How to Install Glock Sights with Sight Pusher Tool or File to Fit

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