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The XS Sights R3D takes the classic notch-and-post setup a lot of Glock owners grew up on and makes it work harder in low light. It pairs a green tritium front lamp with the company's Ember Glow Dot, a photoluminescent ring that soaks up ambient light and keeps glowing after the sun goes down. The blacked-out rear runs two tritium lamps that are dimmer than the front on purpose, so in the dark you're never guessing which dot is the front sight. That front-focus design is the whole point here, and it's what makes the R3D a favorite for concealed carry and everyday use on the smaller Glocks.
The front tritium vial actually charges the Glow Dot slightly, which means the front sight glows brighter than the two rear lamps at all times. In a high-stress situation that keeps your focus downrange instead of hunting for the right dot. The front blade measures 0.145 inches wide and the rear notch opens up to 0.170 inches, so there's a healthy band of daylight on either side of the post for fast, clean alignment. The blacked-out rear also cuts glare and boosts contrast against that bright green front.
This is a standard-height set machined from steel with a corrosion-resistant nitride finish, so it holds up to sweat, holster wear, and years of carry. It's cut for the Glock 42, 43, 43X, and 48, with a 0.215 inch front and 0.300 inch rear height that works with standard holsters. XS backs the tritium with a 12-year glow warranty, and the sights are built in the USA.
The R3D goes in with a sight pusher or a hammer and brass punch. Some Glock dovetails run tight from the factory, so a bit of light fitting isn't unusual. If you're not comfortable pressing sights yourself, any gunsmith can knock this out in a few minutes. Green is the pick if low-light glow intensity is your priority, since it reads brightest of the two front colors XS offers.
Yes, this set is cut specifically for the Glock 42, 43, 43X, and 48. It's a standard-height set with a 0.215 inch front and 0.300 inch rear, so it works with standard holsters. If you're running a red dot or suppressor-height front, you'll want the suppressor-height R3D version instead.
The front combines a green tritium lamp with XS's Ember Glow Dot, a photoluminescent ring that charges off ambient light and even off the tritium itself. That makes the front sight glow brighter than the two rear lamps at all times. The idea is to keep your focus on the front post and stop you from confusing a rear dot for the front in the dark.
You can, using a sight pusher tool or a hammer and brass punch. Glock dovetails vary from the factory, so occasionally a rear sight needs a little light filing to drift in. If you don't have the tools or aren't confident, a gunsmith can handle the install quickly.
Green has the brightest glow intensity and is the stronger pick if low-light performance is your main concern. Orange contrasts a bit better in bright daylight while still glowing at night. Both use the same tritium and Glow Dot setup, so it comes down to which color your eye picks up faster.
| UPC | 647533046497 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GL-R014P-6G |
| Color | Green Tritium Front Black Rear |
| Length | 9.5500 |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.13 |
| Style | 3-Dot Set |
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