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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

Mozambique Drill a.k.a. Failure Drill

Alright, it's time to set your sights on another drill! Today, we're going to talk about one of the classic drills used by Jeff Cooper and his instructor cadre at Gunsite. Simply put, the Mozambique drill, or the Failure Drill as it is also known, is a quick, three round drill. The shooter fires two

Posted by Monte Long Mar 17th 2023

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

Trusting the Dot

Accurate Shooting with XS Big Dot Sights I’m sure you’ve heard that XS Big Dot sights are not target sights. That’s true; the XS Big Dot and Standard Dot sights were designed for fighting. That however does not mean they’re not accurate. How accurate/effective can Big Dot Sig

Posted by Richard Mann Apr 23rd 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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Short Combat Accuracy Test (SCAT)

Mozambique Drill a.k.a. Failure Drill

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

Trusting the Dot

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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