Sig sights on M&P

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Hey guys, I came across some info a while back (I dont remember where) saying that we could use Sig sights on the M&P, and wanted to verify. without having a Sig in front of me, I cant compare measurements. I know you would lose about a half inch of sight radius doing so, but I want to verify that the option is there. also, are the sight heights the same, allowing you to mix N match, or would a complete set be in order?

Thanks!

TOF · July 18th, 2012, 08:18 AM

I can't answer your question but it raises another question in my mind.

Why would you want to?

jasonuscg · July 18th, 2012, 10:02 AM

+1 Why?

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 10:04 AM

as of now, I dont see any 24/7s being made for the M&P, but they are for the Sigs. I like the idea of the Big Dots, but I want the rear to be tritium as well.

JeffWard · July 18th, 2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4Gunner

as of now, I dont see any 24/7s being made for the M&P, but they are for the Sigs. I like the idea of the Big Dots, but I want the rear to be tritium as well.

Look into TruGlo TFOs.. BIG bright dots, and tritium/fiber mix for 24/7 bright, and they work/look great on the M&P.... AND they're cheap

Edit: Looks like you can get them for the M&P now: http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=si...ts&sID=handgun

Jeff

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffWard

Look into TruGlo TFOs.. BIG bright dots, and tritium/fiber mix for 24/7 bright, and they work/look great on the M&P.... AND they're cheap

Edit: Looks like you can get them for the M&P now: XS Sight Systems - Sights

Jeff

I appreciate the link, but I just cant do FO sights. too easy for something to break. I know im probably over thinking it, and Ill admit, ive never owned FO sights, but Im pretty hard on my equipment, and im quite skeptical about the plastic. Ive never broke a set of tritium sights, so I figure Ill stick with that.

As for the 24/7s, they (according to their website) are still only offering them with front tritium only, and just a painted line for the rear. BUT.. they make them with rear tritium for the Sig.. NO FAIR! lol

jasonuscg · July 18th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Have you looked at any two-dot sight sets?

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 12:16 PM

UPDATE: I just spoke to Monte at XS, and was told that they will NOT be offering a a rear tritium sight for the M&P..EVER! so, if youre holding your breath, go ahead and exhale. The reason being, there is not enough steel in the M&P sight to house the tritium. (which, if you look at the low profile design of the sight, it makes sense) I personally think that they could do a horizontal dash, as opposed to vertical, just for a reference point, but.. oh well. its not going to happen. realistically, you dont need the rear to be tritium anyway, I guess I was just hoping for max visibility.

And, now that I put some more brain power behind it, I realize that I must be thinking about the swap out between Sig and XD, as the dovetails are totally different between Sig and smith.

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonuscg

Have you looked at any two-dot sight sets?

hmm.. I dont recall seeing any. do you have a model in mind?

Edit: I checked out the Warren 2 dot. theyre pretty nice! not cheap, but.. nice!

jasonuscg · July 18th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4Gunner

hmm.. I dont recall seeing any. do you have a model in mind?

I personally like the AmeriGlo ProGlo front combined with the Warren Tactical one-dot rear.

Below are the available sets that have pictures, AmeriGlo has a few other sets without the bright painted outline around the front sight.

Warren Tactical Sight, Tritium 2 Dot Set for S&W M&P
#4095L Heinie M&P LEDGE Straight Eight Night Sight Set
AmeriGlo Weapon Sights | Complete Sets

I was too lazy to resize the the linked image, I sure wish the site resized images like it used to or at least include some handy BBcode for doing so oneself.

I like AmeriGlo's craptacular image editing; the green transparency over the lens of the tritium vials is real classy.

M4Gunner · July 18th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Holy resolution, Batman! lol, im on a 27 inch Mac, and even I had to scroll to the right! heheh.. I like the shelf style straight eights, for a boot rack in a one hand scenario. I may lean that way..but Im going to sleep on it for sure. thanks for the pics man!

jasonuscg · July 18th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Why I like the Warren rear

U-notch (eyes tend focus to the front)
Reduced profile on the sides (less obtrusive - I can see a little more)
Subdued yellow vial (a green front sight is brighter and will gain focus)
No painted outline (a noticeable outline on the front sight like the ProGlo, again focus goes to the front)

July 18th, 2012, 05:13 AM	#1
M4Gunner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Concord, nh Posts: 85	Sig sights on M&P Hey guys, I came across some info a while back (I dont remember where) saying that we could use Sig sights on the M&P, and wanted to verify. without having a Sig in front of me, I cant compare measurements. I know you would lose about a half inch of sight radius doing so, but I want to verify that the option is there. also, are the sight heights the same, allowing you to mix N match, or would a complete set be in order? Thanks!

July 18th, 2012, 01:58 PM	#12
jasonuscg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Salish Sea Posts: 3,344	Why I like the Warren rear U-notch (eyes tend focus to the front) Reduced profile on the sides (less obtrusive - I can see a little more) Subdued yellow vial (a green front sight is brighter and will gain focus) No painted outline (a noticeable outline on the front sight like the ProGlo, again focus goes to the front)

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July 18th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#2
TOF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 2,937	I can't answer your question but it raises another question in my mind. Why would you want to?

July 18th, 2012, 10:02 AM	#3
jasonuscg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Salish Sea Posts: 3,344	+1 Why?

July 18th, 2012, 10:04 AM	#4
M4Gunner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Concord, nh Posts: 85	as of now, I dont see any 24/7s being made for the M&P, but they are for the Sigs. I like the idea of the Big Dots, but I want the rear to be tritium as well.

July 18th, 2012, 12:14 PM	#7
jasonuscg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Salish Sea Posts: 3,344	Have you looked at any two-dot sight sets?

July 18th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#8
M4Gunner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Concord, nh Posts: 85	UPDATE: I just spoke to Monte at XS, and was told that they will NOT be offering a a rear tritium sight for the M&P..EVER! so, if youre holding your breath, go ahead and exhale. The reason being, there is not enough steel in the M&P sight to house the tritium. (which, if you look at the low profile design of the sight, it makes sense) I personally think that they could do a horizontal dash, as opposed to vertical, just for a reference point, but.. oh well. its not going to happen. realistically, you dont need the rear to be tritium anyway, I guess I was just hoping for max visibility. And, now that I put some more brain power behind it, I realize that I must be thinking about the swap out between Sig and XD, as the dovetails are totally different between Sig and smith.

July 18th, 2012, 01:11 PM	#11
M4Gunner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Concord, nh Posts: 85	Holy resolution, Batman! lol, im on a 27 inch Mac, and even I had to scroll to the right! heheh.. I like the shelf style straight eights, for a boot rack in a one hand scenario. I may lean that way..but Im going to sleep on it for sure. thanks for the pics man!