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The XS R3D Night Sights bring a proven three-dot tritium setup to your S&W M&P Shield, built around a classic notch-and-post picture that works just as well at high noon as it does in a dark hallway. The star of the show is the front sight, which combines a self-illuminating tritium lamp with XS's orange Ember Glow Dot. That photoluminescent dot soaks up ambient light and glows on its own in low light, and the tritium lamp keeps charging it so the front sight stays brighter than the rear at all times.
The whole design leans on front-sight focus. The two-dot rear is blacked-out and intentionally dimmer, which bumps up contrast and keeps your eye from getting pulled off target. During a high-stress moment when your vision tunnels and everything is moving, that big glowing orange dot is easy to pick up quick for a fast, combat-accurate index. The orange color also pops against most backgrounds in daylight, so this isn't a low-light-only upgrade.
These are CNC machined from solid steel bar stock at XS's shop in Fort Worth, Texas, with a blued finish, so they hold up to daily carry and hard use. This set (model SW-R033S-6N) is cut for the S&W M&P and M2.0 Shield, plus the Shield Plus, in 9mm, .40, and .45. Worth noting: it is not made to fit the M&P 380 Shield EZ, since that model uses a different sight cut.
Both front and rear are dovetailed, and XS backs the tritium with a 12-year illumination warranty. A sight pusher makes install straightforward, though a little hand-fitting is common on any dovetail sight. Once they're seated and zeroed, you've got a battery-free aiming solution that's ready whenever you are.
This set is cut for the S&W M&P and M&P M2.0 Shield, as well as the Shield Plus, in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. It is not designed to fit the M&P 380 Shield EZ, which uses a different sight cut. Always match the sight to your exact Shield model before ordering.
The tritium and the glowing technology work the same way in both. The difference is the color of the photoluminescent Ember Glow Dot ring around the front tritium lamp. Orange tends to stand out sharply against green and earth-tone backgrounds in daylight, so it comes down to which color your eye picks up fastest.
No batteries here. The tritium lamps glow on their own around the clock for a battery-free aiming point. The orange Ember dot on the front absorbs ambient light and glows in the dark, and the tritium keeps recharging it so the front stays brighter than the rear.
Yes, plenty of folks do. Both sights are dovetailed, so a proper sight pusher makes the job much easier than a hammer and punch. Some hand-fitting is normal with any dovetail sight, so take your time or hand it to a gunsmith if you'd rather have it done for you.
| UPC | 647533046565 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SW-R033S-6N |
| Color | Orange Tritium Front Black Rear |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.15 |
| Style | 3-Dot Set |
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