Description
AmeriGlo's CAP (Combative Application Pistol) set takes a different approach than your usual three-dot night sights. Instead of lining up dots, you stack the glowing square front outline right over the horizontal paint bar on the rear. The idea is speed. When any part of that front sight shows up in the rear notch, your rounds land in the A-box out to about 15 yards, which makes it a genuinely fast setup for close-range defensive work and drills at the range.
What Makes the CAP Sight Set Tick
Up front you get a green tritium lamp surrounded by a LumiGreen square outline that soaks up light and glows on its own after a quick charge. The rear is a flat black blade with a matching LumiGreen horizontal line sitting under the notch. That contrast between the glowing front and the flat, non-distracting rear is what pulls your eye straight to the front sight, which is exactly where it should be when things get serious. During the day the LumiGreen really pops, and the tritium keeps the front dot lit when the lights go out.
Built to Take a Beating
These sights are CNC machined from steel and assembled with Swiss-made tritium, so they hold up to hard use, holster wear, and years of carry. The front blade runs .140 inches wide and the rear notch is .165 inches, giving you a clean, open sight window without a lot of clutter. AmeriGlo sights get used by law enforcement, military, and everyday carriers, so this isn't some novelty setup.
Fitment for Your M&P
The SW-614 is cut specifically for the standard Smith & Wesson M&P in full size and compact. It does not fit the Shield, the .22, .380, EZ, Pro, C.O.R.E., or Equalizer models, so double check your pistol before ordering. Installation is straightforward with a sight pusher or a punch and a steady hand, and plenty of folks report an easy swap at the bench.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: AmeriGlo
- Model: CAP (Combative Application Pistol)
- Manufacturer Part Number: SW-614
- UPC: 644406906384
- Fits: Smith & Wesson M&P full size and compact (excludes .22, .380, Shield, EZ, Pro, C.O.R.E., Equalizer)
- Front Sight: Green tritium with LumiGreen square outline
- Rear Sight: Flat black with LumiGreen horizontal paint line
- Front Blade Width: .140 in (3.56mm)
- Rear Notch Width: .165 in
- Front Blade Height: .230 in (5.84mm)
- Rear Blade Height: .235 in (5.97mm)
- Construction: CNC machined steel
- Tritium: Swiss-made
- Finish: Matte
- Country of Origin: USA
- Style: Tactical
What’s Included
- AmeriGlo CAP green tritium front sight
- AmeriGlo CAP LumiGreen line rear sight
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the AmeriGlo CAP set fit my M&P Shield?
No, the SW-614 is made for the standard full size and compact M&P models only. The Shield uses a different sight cut and needs the SW-618 set instead. It also won't fit the .22, .380, EZ, Pro, C.O.R.E., or Equalizer, so confirm your exact model before ordering.
How does the CAP sight picture actually work?
Rather than lining up three dots, you center the glowing square front outline over the horizontal paint bar on the rear sight. When any portion of the front sight shows in the rear notch, your point of impact lands in the A-box out to roughly 15 yards. It's designed for speed and quick front sight acquisition under stress.
Is the rear sight on the SW-614 a tritium sight?
The front sight uses green tritium so it stays lit in total darkness. The rear is a non-tritium flat black blade with a LumiGreen paint line that glows after a brief light charge. Many folks find the daytime contrast excellent, while the front tritium carries the low-light work.
Can I install the AmeriGlo CAP set myself?
Yes, plenty of owners handle the swap at home with a sight pusher tool, and users regularly mention how straightforward the install is. A proper sight pusher makes the job clean and lowers the chance of marring the slide. If you're not comfortable working on the slide, any gunsmith can knock it out quickly.





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