Description
The R3D from XS Sights is built around one simple idea: keep your eye locked on the front sight. That green front dot pairs a tritium lamp with XS's Ember Glow Dot photoluminescent element, so it grabs ambient light during the day and glows on its own once things get dark. The result is a front reference that reads bright and high-contrast in daylight and stays lit through the night with zero batteries to worry about.
What Sets the R3D Night Sights Apart
The rear is a blacked-out two-dot tritium setup, and that's intentional. XS runs a brighter tritium vial up front and a wider rear notch (0.170 inches against a 0.145-inch front blade) so your eye naturally settles on the front post instead of getting lost between three matching dots. In practice that means faster indexing and cleaner alignment when seconds matter, whether you're on the range or in a low-light situation. The rear also has a ledge you can hook on a belt or boot heel for one-handed slide manipulations.
Built Tough for Your Canik TP9
These are CNC machined from solid steel bar stock at XS's shop in Fort Worth, Texas. Steel holds up to drops, racking off a barricade, and years of everyday carry in a way polymer sights just won't. The tritium carries a 12-year illumination warranty, so you get a long service life out of the glow before it starts to fade.
Fitment and Installation
This set is cut for the Canik TP9SF, TP9SFX, TP9SF Elite, TP9 Elite SC, and current-production TP9SA. Worth noting up front: they are not made for the SFx Rival series or the Mete series, so double-check your exact model before ordering. Installation is straightforward with a sight pusher or a hammer and punch, and XS provides written instructions and an install video if you'd rather do it yourself. If you're not comfortable driving dovetail sights, any gunsmith can knock this out in a few minutes.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: XS Sights
- Model: R3D
- Manufacturer Part Number: CK-R002P-6G
- UPC: 647533046671
- Front Sight Color: Green (Ember Glow Dot)
- Illumination: Tritium front and rear
- Rear Sight: Blacked-out 2-dot tritium
- Sight Picture: 3-dot notch and post
- Front Blade Width: 0.145 in
- Rear Notch Width: 0.170 in
- Material: CNC machined steel bar stock
- Style: Fixed
- Tritium Warranty: 12 years
- Fits: Canik TP9SF, TP9SFX, TP9SF Elite, TP9 Elite SC, current production TP9SA
- Made In: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
What’s Included
- XS R3D green front night sight
- XS R3D blacked-out 2-dot tritium rear sight
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Canik models do these R3D night sights fit?
This set is cut for the Canik TP9SF, TP9SFX, TP9SF Elite, TP9 Elite SC, and current-production TP9SA. They are not designed for the SFx Rival series or the Mete series, so confirm your exact model before ordering. If you're unsure, check the slide markings against that list.
What makes the green front dot on the R3D different from the rear?
The green front combines a tritium lamp with XS's Ember Glow Dot, a photoluminescent element that soaks up ambient light and glows on its own in the dark. XS runs a brighter vial up front than in the rear so your eye settles on the front post instead of getting lost between matching dots. Green also has the brightest glow intensity of the color options, which helps in true low light.
Can I install these R3D sights myself?
Yes, they go in with a sight pusher or a hammer and punch, and XS provides written instructions plus an install video. A sight pusher makes the job cleaner and gives you fine adjustment for windage. If you'd rather not tackle it, any gunsmith can drive them in quickly.
Do the tritium vials need batteries, and how long do they last?
No batteries and no charging. Tritium glows on its own and carries a 12-year illumination warranty from XS. The glow will gradually dim over the life of the sight, which is normal for tritium.






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