Videos tagged with Photoluminescent Sights

This video provides an overview of XS Sights' Big Dot sights, emphasizing their utility for fast target acquisition in any light condition due to their tritium vial and photoluminescent ring. The speaker, with high authority in firearms commentary, highlights their application on pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The content also touches upon political commentary regarding gun rights and government actions.

This video reviews the XS Big Dot self-defense sights, highlighting their durability and low-light performance. The instructor details the evolution of the sight design, from early all-metal versions to current models incorporating photoluminescent materials for enhanced visibility after light exposure, while retaining tritium for constant glow. The video emphasizes their ruggedness, citing a test where sights survived extreme heat.

This review provides a concise overview of the CZ P10C Ported pistol, highlighting its performance and key features. The expert reviewer demonstrates safe firearm handling and proficient shooting techniques, offering insights into the firearm's value as a compensated option on the market. Key features discussed include the ported barrel, optics-ready slide, photoluminescent sights, and 15-round capacity.

This video compares the performance of fiber optic sights against tritium night sights, highlighting that fiber optics excel in bright light but are significantly limited in low-light or darkness. While fiber optics can be effective for competition or daytime use due to their thin front posts, tritium sights offer superior visibility in all lighting conditions, especially when combined with photoluminescent elements. The presenter advises awareness of fiber optic limitations for defensive weapon applications.

This video provides an in-depth review of the XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights for the Glock 43. The instructor highlights their durability, ease of acquisition, and performance under various lighting conditions, particularly emphasizing their suitability for self-defense applications. The review covers the tritium and photoluminescent features, steel construction, and anti-glare notch.

This video introduces the XS Sights Universal Shotgun Vent Rib Kit, highlighting its durable construction and high-visibility sight options. The kit is designed for easy installation on various shotgun models, offering a robust alternative to fragile fiber optic or easily dislodged magnetic sights. It features a photoluminescent dot for low-light conditions and is presented as a valuable upgrade for hunters and competitive shooters.

This guide details the installation of Ameriglo CAP sights on a Glock, based on expert advice from SPN Firearms. The speaker, with extensive experience owning and testing over 30 Glocks and 30 sight configurations, recommends these sights for their speed and ease of use for everyday carry. The process involves safely unloading the firearm and using specialized tools to replace the factory sights with the Ameriglo CAP model, which features a tritium front sight and photoluminescent rear sight for enhanced visibility in various lighting conditions.

This video covers the initial range testing of a new Sig Sauer P365 concealed carry pistol. The presenter highlights the pistol's compact size and the modifications made, specifically upgrading to XS Big Dot sights with photoluminescent and tritium elements. Initial impressions of the trigger pull and magazine fit are discussed, along with a demonstration of shooting at an 80-yard steel target.

This review of the FN 509 highlights its features as a full-size, striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. Key technical specifications include its dimensions, weight, and a double-action striker system with a trigger pull calibrated between 5.5 and 7.5 pounds. The review emphasizes FN's commitment to ambidexterity with controls on both sides and details the four passive safety systems. Ergonomic improvements over the FNS line are noted, along with the inclusion of a Picatinny rail and a replaceable backstrap system. The sights are described as 3-dot with photoluminescent elements, and a visual loaded chamber indicator is present.

This video details the installation and testing of XS Big Dot shotgun sights on a Remington 870 and a Mossberg 930. The presenter demonstrates how to attach the sights using Roxette and epoxy, and then subjects them to rigorous testing, including live-fire and drop tests, to assess their durability for home defense applications. The video highlights the potential for rust on older Remington 870 models and the effectiveness of these sights in improving aiming.

This video reviews three popular aftermarket pistol sight systems: XS Sights F8, Ameriglo i-Dot, and Trijicon HD XR. The focus is on bold front sights for improved target acquisition, especially in low-light conditions. All reviewed sights feature metal housing and a ledge design for one-handed manipulation.

This guide compares Trijicon's HD and HD XR night sights for home defense and EDC. The standard HD features a wider front post ideal for close quarters, while the HD XR offers a slimmer post for improved long-range accuracy beyond 45 feet. Both utilize a dual-illumination system with tritium and photoluminescent paint, and include a rear ledge for one-handed slide racking. The comparison highlights the practical differences in front sight width (0.145" vs 0.121") and their impact on sight picture at various distances.