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The XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot is a front-and-rear sight set built to solve one problem better than anything else: getting your eye on the front sight in a hurry. The oversized front dot measures 0.188" in diameter and pairs a tritium vial with a photoluminescent yellow glow ring, so it reads high-contrast in bright light, glows on its own in fading light, and switches over to tritium once it's truly dark. The rear is a shallow V-notch that gives you a wide, open view downrange instead of blocking half your sight picture like a traditional square notch.
XS uses what they call the dot-the-i sight picture. You've got a round tritium dot up front and a single vertical tritium bar in the rear, and you simply stack the dot on top of the bar. That layout keeps you from confusing the front and rear under stress, and it pulls your focus straight to the front sight where it belongs. The yellow front is the standout pick for low-light because it soaks up the most ambient light and puts out the brightest glow of the color options.
This specific set (part number KB-0007S-5Y) is cut for the Kimber 1911 Compact and Pro Carry, and shooters have also had good luck fitting it to the Pro Raptor 4". The sights are CNC-machined from steel bar stock in Fort Worth, Texas, so they hold up to hard use, drops, and racking off a belt or barricade. The rounded front post won't snag clothing on the draw, and despite the larger dot it still tucks into most common holsters.
Heads up on installation: XS recommends the file-to-fit method for these rather than jamming them in with a sight pusher. That means fitting the sight to the dovetail with a fine file and light strokes. If that's outside your comfort zone, having a gunsmith set them is money well spent. XS backs the sights with a 10-year, no-questions warranty.
This set (KB-0007S-5Y) is cut for the Kimber 1911 Compact and Pro Carry models. It has also fit the Kimber Pro Raptor 4" for other owners. If you're running a Custom 5", Ultra Carry, or Micro, you'll want a different XS part number matched to that frame.
Both colors use the same tritium and glow dot setup, but they shine in different conditions. Yellow absorbs the most ambient light and puts out the brightest glow in low light, making it the top pick if darkness is your main concern. Orange tends to give better contrast against varied backgrounds in bright daylight.
The oversized front dot and open V-notch rear pull your eye straight to the front sight instead of making you line up three small dots. You just stack the dot on the vertical bar, the so-called dot-the-i picture, and you're on target. It's especially popular with folks whose eyes aren't what they used to be.
You can, but XS recommends the file-to-fit method rather than a sight pusher for this set. That means slowly filing the sight to match your dovetail with light strokes until it seats correctly. If you're not comfortable working a file on your slide, a gunsmith can knock it out quickly and save you the guesswork.
| UPC | 647533012423 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | KB-0007S-5Y |
| Shipping Weight | 0.115 |
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