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XS Sights Night Sights: No Light? No Problem.

One of the great things about handguns in general is that it’s almost always possible to customize them. The sights are understandably often the first thing to get replaced, often before the gun is even fired for the first time. XS Sights is among the top manufacturers of aftermarket sights and their products are a great addition to any gun. However, if you have a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 or CSX, these particular sights are made just for you.

XS Sights R3D Night Sights for the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 are a good idea for defensive use guns. (Photo credit: XS Sights)

XS Sights provides details of the night sights:

The company’s flagship DXT2 Big Dotsights are…available for the S&W CSXand the M&P M2.0 Optics Ready. The Big Dot sights are available with an orange or yellow front sight and deliver ultra-fast target acquisition in any light, thanks to the industry-leading size of the front sight with Glow Dot and tritium center. The V-notch rear sight with vertical white stripe and tritium inset facilitates a dot-the-“i” sight picture that is fast and instinctive in high-stress situations.

XS is [also] offering R3D night sights with green or orange Glow Dot front sights for the S&W M&P M2.0 Optics Ready full-size and compact pistols in 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, and 10mm. Featuring a three-dot notch and post sight picture, the R3D front sight is equipped with XS’ proprietary Glow Dot technology. In addition to absorbing ambient light, the Glow Dot is constantly charged by the tritium center which makes it glow brighter than the rear sights, driving focus to the front sight and downrange threat.

The R3D offers a high-contrast sight picture in bright and low light settings. The rear notch is 15% wider than the front sight which allows more light around the front blade for faster indexing and more accurate alignment. The blacked out rear sight reduces glare and keeps focus on the front sight. It also has a rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulation.

XS Sights night sights
XS Sights R3D Night Sights feature traditional 3-dot tritium, notch-and-post sight picture. (Photo credit: XS Sights)

Features of the R3D Night Sights include:

  • Tritium-powered front and rear sight 
  • High-contrast colored front sight 
  • The glow dot absorbs ambient light and glows in low light
  • Rear sight overhang reduces glare
  • Anti-reflective rear tritium lens
  • Rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulations
  • Durable CNC machined steel 
  • 10 Year Warranty 
  • 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Fits standard holster options
XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot sights
The DXT2 Big Dot sights front sight uses a proprietary photoluminescent Glow Dot that absorbs ambient light and glows in low light. (Photo credit: XS Sights)

Features of the DXT2 Big Dot include:

  • Tritium powered front sight
  • Choice of tritium or non-tritium rear
  • Big Dot front measures 0.188″
  • High-contrast colored front sight 
  • The glow dot absorbs ambient light and glows in low light
  • Low-profile V rear provides greater visibility of front sight
  • Simple dot-the-“i” sight picture
  • Rear sight white outline with tritium center (DXT2 only)
  • Rear sight white stripe non-tritium (DXW2 only)
  • Rear sight ledge for one-handed slide manipulations
  • Durable CNC machined steel 
  • 10 Year Warranty 
  • 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Fits standard holster options
XS Sights night sights
XS Sights night sights are designed for rapid target acquisition and to enhance accuracy. (Photo credit: XS Sights)

MSRP varies by model and options selected but starts at $116.00.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you’ve seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master’s Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.