$38.99
5 in stock
Online inventory may differ from in-store availability.
Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.
Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.
Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953
Secure Transactions provided with 
The Hi-Viz LiteWave MPSLW11 is a rear-only sight built specifically for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, and it's one of the more popular ways to upgrade the factory sights on your carry gun. The whole idea behind the LiteWave line is a diagonal-wave exoskeleton that shields the fiber optic while exposing more surface area, so the LitePipe pulls in ambient light from just about any angle. The result is a rear notch that stands out fast when you're lining up on target, especially in daylight and good indoor lighting.
Most fiber optic rear sights lock you into one color. The LiteWave is the interchangeable one, and that's a real perk. It ships with three sets of LitePipes in green, red, and black, plus the key you need to swap them. Green tends to be the brightest for most eyes, red gives you nice contrast against a green front, and black lets you run a plain rear notch if you'd rather keep your focus on the front sight alone. The rear notch measures 0.140 inches wide with a 0.078 inch LitePipe diameter.
This sight runs an all-steel frame, so it holds up to holster wear, recoil, and the general knocking around a carry gun sees. Folks who've made the swap consistently mention how much easier the sight is to pick up compared to the stock white dots, and in bright sun the fiber practically glows. Fiber optic sights do need ambient light to shine, so keep that in mind if your primary use is a dim indoor range.
The MPSLW11 fits M&P Shield models in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45. It's a drop-in style rear that dovetails into the slide, though pushing a metal sight into a tight dovetail usually calls for a sight pusher or a trip to your local gunsmith to get it seated and centered right. Hi-Viz backs the sight with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, with the LitePipes treated as a wear item that can be replaced down the road.
This rear sight is made for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield and covers models in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45. It's a rear-only replacement, so if you want a matched setup you can pair it with the Hi-Viz LiteWave front sight designed for the same pistol.
The interchangeable LitePipes let you tune the sight to your eyes and your lighting. Green is usually the brightest, red gives strong contrast against a green front sight, and black lets you run a plain rear notch. The included key makes swapping them out quick.
The MPSLW11 dovetails into the slide like a standard drop-in rear. That said, seating a steel sight into a tight dovetail usually goes smoother with a sight pusher, and plenty of owners have a gunsmith handle it to make sure it's centered and zeroed.
No, fiber optic sights gather ambient light rather than storing it, so they shine brightest in daylight and well-lit conditions. In near-total darkness they won't illuminate on their own. If you need true low-light capability, look at the LiteWave H3 line that adds tritium.
| UPC | 613485589214 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MPSLW11 |
| Color | GREEN |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rear |
| Style | Fiber Optic Rear Sight |
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.