Description
The AmeriGlo GL511 is a set of XL tall, optic-compatible sights made to solve a specific problem: getting your iron sights up high enough to co-witness with a slide-mounted red dot or clear a suppressor. Instead of iron sights disappearing below your optic window, these sit tall enough to line up right where you want them. The front sight uses green tritium with an orange outline for a bright, intuitive aiming point, and the rear stays flat black so your eye naturally locks onto that front dot.
What Makes the GL511 Work With Optics
These fall into AmeriGlo's suppressor-height category, which is what lets them do the co-witness job. The front blade measures .315 inches tall and the rear comes in at .394 inches overall, putting them in the right zone to show up in the lower third of most optic windows. Folks running setups like the Aimpoint ACRO, Holosun 509T, and Steiner MPS footprints have found these line up nicely, and they double as dependable backup irons if your dot ever goes dark on you.
Fit and Feel of the GL511 Sight Set
The front is a .125 inch wide green tritium dot ringed in orange, and the rear is a flat black square notch measuring .150 inches wide. That combination gives you a quick front focal point without a busy three-dot picture cluttering things up. Built from steel with a case-hardened finish, these are made to hold up to real carry and range use. They fit all Glock Gen 1-5 models as well as MOS slides, with the exception of the slim frames like the 42, 43, 43X, and 48.
Installing the GL511 on Your Glock
Swapping these on is straightforward if you've got the right tools. A Glock front sight tool handles the front screw, and a rear sight pusher or a non-marring punch and vise setup takes care of the dovetailed rear. Take your time centering the rear and you'll be squared away without a trip to the gunsmith.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: AmeriGlo
- Manufacturer Part Number: GL511
- UPC: 644406904625
- Model: Suppressor Tritium (XL Tall)
- Style: Optic-Compatible
- Front Sight: Green Tritium with Orange Outline
- Front Blade Width: 0.125 in (3.18mm)
- Front Blade Height: 0.315 in (8mm)
- Rear Sight: Flat Black, Square Notch
- Rear Notch Width: 0.150 in (3.81mm)
- Overall Rear Height: 0.394 in (10.01mm)
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Case Hardened
- Fits: Glock Gen 1-5 and MOS slides (except 42, 43, 43X, 48)
- Optic Footprints: Aimpoint ACRO, Holosun 509T, Steiner MPS
- Shipping Weight: 0.055 lb
What’s Included
- Green tritium front sight with orange outline
- Flat black square notch rear sight
- Front sight mounting screw
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the AmeriGlo GL511 co-witness with my red dot?
Yes, that's exactly what these XL tall sights are built for. At .315 inches up front and .394 inches at the rear, they typically show up in the lower third of most optic windows. They pair well with popular footprints like the Aimpoint ACRO, Holosun 509T, and Steiner MPS.
What Glock models does the GL511 fit?
The GL511 fits all Glock Gen 1-5 models and MOS slides, with the exception of the slim-frame pistols. That means it works with most standard Glocks but not the 42, 43, 43X, or 48.
Can I install these GL511 sights myself?
Most people can. The front sight uses a screw and a Glock front sight tool, while the rear is dovetailed and installs best with a rear sight pusher or a non-marring punch. Take your time centering the rear sight and you shouldn't need a gunsmith.
Does the GL511 have tritium in both the front and rear?
The front sight is green tritium ringed with an orange outline for a bright, fast aiming point in any light. The rear is flat black with a square notch, so it stays clean and lets your eye lock onto that front dot instead of competing with rear dots.






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