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The XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot is built around one idea: give your eye something big and bright to lock onto, then get out of the way. It pairs a large high-contrast yellow front dot with a low-profile V-notch rear, so instead of lining up three dots you simply sit the front dot on top of the rear post and dot the i. That combination is a favorite among folks who carry for defense because it drives your focus straight to the front sight and lets you make a fast, confident first shot up close.
The front sight measures 0.188 inches wide, which XS calls the widest in the industry, and it uses a photoluminescent glow dot that soaks up ambient light and keeps shining as the sun drops. When it gets truly dark, the tritium takes over. On this DXT2 configuration the rear sight adds a white outline with a tritium center, so you have reference points around the clock. The shallow V rear also gives you an unobstructed view of that big front dot, which is what makes re-acquiring the sight during rapid fire feel so natural.
This exact model is cut for Colt 1911 pistols and clones using the LPA rear sight cut, across barrel lengths. Both sights are CNC machined from steel, so they hold up to hard use and can handle one-handed slide manipulation off the rear ledge. XS backs the sight with a limited warranty and rates the tritium to glow for roughly twelve years.
Big Dot users tend to agree these sights are lightning fast inside typical defensive distances, roughly out to about 15 to 20 yards. Past that range the front dot starts covering more of the target, so if you plan to shoot precision at distance, keep that trade-off in mind. Installation is file-to-fit and XS specifically says not to use a sight pusher on the front, so this is a job best handled by a gunsmith or someone comfortable with the fitting process.
This model is made for Colt 1911 pistols and compatible clones that use the LPA rear sight cut, and it works across barrel lengths. If you are unsure which cut your pistol has, check your slide or measurements against the LPA and Novak dovetail specs before ordering. XS makes separate DXT2 versions for Novak and BCMS cuts, so matching your cut matters.
Instead of aligning three dots, you place the large yellow front dot on top of the shallow V rear so it looks like you are dotting the letter i. This drives your focus to the front sight and makes for very fast target acquisition up close. Many defensive shooters find it quicker and less confusing than a traditional three-dot setup under stress.
It is at its best inside typical defensive distances, generally out to around 15 to 20 yards. Past that, the wide front dot starts covering more of the target, which can make precise shots harder. If your main goal is close-range speed and low-light readiness, it is a strong pick; for distance precision work you may want a narrower front sight.
Installation is a file-to-fit job that requires a .330 x 65 degree front dovetail cut, and XS specifically warns against using a sight pusher on the front. Unless you are comfortable fitting sights and have the right tools, this is best left to a gunsmith. Proper degreasing and threadlocker go a long way toward keeping the sights locked in for the long haul.
| UPC | 647533013963 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | NE-0031A-5Y |
| Shipping Weight | 0.115 |
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