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The XS Sights DXW2 Big Dot is built around one idea: get your eyes on the front sight and keep them there. The 0.188" Big Dot front is one of the largest in the business, and it wraps a tritium vial inside a photoluminescent Glow Dot so you get a bold, high-contrast dot in daylight and a soft glow the moment the light starts to fade. Pair that with the shallow V rear and reflective white stripe, and you're dotting the "i" for a sight picture that comes together fast, even under stress.
The DXW2 shares the same front sight as its DXT2 sibling but runs a non-tritium, white-stripe rear instead of a tritium rear. That white stripe reflects light and pulls your focus forward to the front dot, which is exactly where you want it in a defensive situation. It also keeps the set a little friendlier on the wallet without giving up daytime performance. The rear V has no distracting dots to compete with the front, so your eye goes straight to the target.
Color matters here. Optic Yellow sits right in the white-light spectrum, which makes it highly reflective and quick to charge its glow. It absorbs ambient light faster than any other color XS offers and puts out the brightest glow once things get dark, so it's the pick for folks who want maximum low-light visibility. It's also a big help for aging eyes or anyone who struggles to pick up a standard three-dot setup.
These are cut from solid steel at the XS shop in Fort Worth, Texas, and they drop right onto the S&W M&P Shield. Installation is doable at home with the file-to-fit method or a sight pusher, though plenty of folks let their local shop handle it. Whether it's a nightstand gun or an everyday carry, the DXW2 Big Dot is a proven upgrade over factory sights.
No. The DXW2 uses a tritium front sight paired with a non-tritium, reflective white-stripe rear. The white stripe reflects light to give you a clean bright-light sight picture and pulls your focus to the front dot. If you want tritium in both front and rear, the DXT2 is the version to look at.
Optic Yellow sits in the white-light spectrum, so it's very reflective and charges its glow faster than any other color. That makes it the brightest option in low light and the better pick if maximum after-dark visibility is your priority. Orange offers a touch more contrast in bright daylight but doesn't glow quite as bright once it's dark.
Yes, this set (part number SW-0030S-3Y) is cut specifically for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield platform. Always confirm your exact model and generation before ordering, since dovetail cuts can vary across the M&P family. If you're unsure, we're happy to help you match the right set to your pistol.
Many folks do. XS designed the DXW2 to be installed with a sight pusher or the file-to-fit method, and the kit includes threadlocker and instructions to get you going. That said, if you'd rather have it done for you, most local gun shops can knock it out quickly.
| UPC | 647533000697 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | SW-0030S-3Y |
| Shipping Weight | 0.14 |
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