New sights for my Shield

js415 · August 18th, 2012, 11:49 AM

I was lucky enough to pick up a new and a used Shield last month, so I thought I would send one of them off for new sights.

Based on another thread, I talked to James at XD-HS2000, and told him what I wanted. He assured me he could install the Tru-Glo TFO sights I wanted, and that they would be perfect when it was returned.

I also mentioned that I had another Shield, that the front sight had been replaced, but was not exactly dead center. He suggested that I send it along also, and he could fix it for me.

I purchased the TFO sights from him, and boxed up both slides and dropped in the mail on a Monday morning. On Saturday of that same week, the slides were back at my house.

The TFO sights were installed perfectly, and he was even able to align the front sight sight on Shield #2. He only charged me for the sights. Installation was free, and he refused payment for fixing the off-center sight.

I would highly recommend his work, and suggest that if anyone has sight work they would like performed, to please contact James.

His websight can be found here: Welcome

Enjoy,

Jerry

Martys · August 21st, 2012, 07:27 AM

I thought TFO sights for the Shield (back set) did not fit flush but rather hung off the back of the slide by a small amount. From the pictures, yours look "flush" with the back of the slide. If this correct, do you know which model of TFO's were put on you Shield?

JeffWard · August 21st, 2012, 07:35 AM

The gunsmiths are filing them down a bit, taking a 1/32 or so off each side, and re-bluing the metal. You can do this yourself with a bottle of cold-blue from Midway or Brownells. Probably a good idea to have around anyway.

HINT: file them down in a vice BEFORE you install them!!

Jeff

Martys · August 21st, 2012, 07:52 AM

Excellent Jeff and thanks for information.

MauiWowwee · August 21st, 2012, 08:22 AM

I just got TFO's installed last week at a lgs and I can't wait to take it to the range. I thought about sending my slide out to xdhs2000 but I'm impatient.

Martys · August 21st, 2012, 01:15 PM

Are the back sights flush with slide or hanging over just a bit??

js415 · August 21st, 2012, 03:08 PM

PM's returned. As soon as I get back in town I will take better pics and post up.

It is my opinion that the sights were not filed down. I will take some very close-up pics and get an answer for all of you.

Jerry

executioner · August 21st, 2012, 06:56 PM

In the last pic it appears that there is slight overhang on the sides of the dove tail slot and you can see small shadows from overhang under each corner of the sight. Love them none the less. If truglo doesnt come out with some quick I may go this route.

Martys · August 22nd, 2012, 04:16 AM

DITTO

js415 · August 24th, 2012, 09:42 AM

A lot of folks have asked for a few close up pics, and some info on POA/POI. I took the following for a friend:

Here you go. A few numbers, that are very unscientific, and a few pictures.

I used my digital micrometer to make a few measurements to go along with the pictures.

The base of the original sight was measured at .821"
The base of the TFO sights appears to be .870"
The flat part (base) of the "sight channel" on the slide appears to be ~.867"
The slide itself, at the rear, below the sight, appears to be ~.905"

So, the TFO sights are slightly wider at the base, and stick out ~.003" from the sight channel. They do not however stick out past the side of the slides.

I looked at it last night, and again this morning, and had decided that everybody was wrong and they did not stick out. Then I started measuring and taking pictures and it became obvious that they do stick out. With the naked eye I would never had guessed it. Since it is going to replace my G19 for a summer carry gun, and likely will get banged and beat up, I am not going to even worry about it.

Had it been on a very high dollar carry piece, then I might be concerned.

These pictures are very close-up and blown up a little, to help see the detail. It is not nearly this obvious when holding or shooting.

The target was taken at 10 yards. Not my best shooting, but keep in mind I have not shot in about 3 weeks, and have only shot the Shield around 50 times or so. I ran out back and took 8 or 9 shots to get this target. I was completely covering the center ring with my front sight.

Jerry

Martys · August 24th, 2012, 09:52 AM

The over hang is so minimal it's not worth filing down. Good information.....and thanks for the added pictures. I ordered the Apex and also a set of TFO's. Should be in early next week. I'm convinced this is the best way to go.

executioner · August 24th, 2012, 10:38 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. Can you post one more of the rear sight with the gun on its side so we can see how it matches up ith the back of the slide. Hows the front fit? Thanks

executioner · September 13th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Got some TFOs and now just have to install them. Tried tapping out the frt and rear factory sights but wouldnt budge, afraid to wack em to hard.

bonjorno2 · September 13th, 2012, 04:26 PM

i'd let someone else do it rather than take the chance of marring it up... I have a installation tool generic that works pretty well but I still sent my hk to get sights on it to james at xd-hs2000

executioner · September 16th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Got my TFOs on today!

Front sight was stubborn

The overhang does not bother me near as much as I thought it would. Love them!

Now I need to know if there is a way to remove the caution statement on the side of the slide with out marring the finish.

jasonuscg · September 16th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by executioner

Now I need to know if there is a way to remove the caution statement on the side of the slide with out marring the finish.

That is not going to happen without a refinish.

executioner · September 16th, 2012, 09:45 AM

Oh well its not that bad, just like the clean look. Reminds me of the billboards they put on Rugers.

GlockJoe · September 16th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Ilove TFOs. I just went with XS big dots for my old eyes. I love them.

August 18th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#1
js415 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3	New sights for my Shield I was lucky enough to pick up a new and a used Shield last month, so I thought I would send one of them off for new sights. Based on another thread, I talked to James at XD-HS2000, and told him what I wanted. He assured me he could install the Tru-Glo TFO sights I wanted, and that they would be perfect when it was returned. I also mentioned that I had another Shield, that the front sight had been replaced, but was not exactly dead center. He suggested that I send it along also, and he could fix it for me. I purchased the TFO sights from him, and boxed up both slides and dropped in the mail on a Monday morning. On Saturday of that same week, the slides were back at my house. The TFO sights were installed perfectly, and he was even able to align the front sight sight on Shield #2. He only charged me for the sights. Installation was free, and he refused payment for fixing the off-center sight. I would highly recommend his work, and suggest that if anyone has sight work they would like performed, to please contact James. His websight can be found here: Welcome Enjoy, Jerry

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August 21st, 2012, 07:27 AM	#2
Martys Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 46	I thought TFO sights for the Shield (back set) did not fit flush but rather hung off the back of the slide by a small amount. From the pictures, yours look "flush" with the back of the slide. If this correct, do you know which model of TFO's were put on you Shield?

August 21st, 2012, 07:35 AM	#3
JeffWard Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,667	The gunsmiths are filing them down a bit, taking a 1/32 or so off each side, and re-bluing the metal. You can do this yourself with a bottle of cold-blue from Midway or Brownells. Probably a good idea to have around anyway. HINT: file them down in a vice BEFORE you install them!! Jeff

August 21st, 2012, 07:52 AM	#4
Martys Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 46	Excellent Jeff and thanks for information.

August 21st, 2012, 08:22 AM	#5
MauiWowwee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6	I just got TFO's installed last week at a lgs and I can't wait to take it to the range. I thought about sending my slide out to xdhs2000 but I'm impatient.

August 21st, 2012, 01:15 PM	#6
Martys Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 46	Are the back sights flush with slide or hanging over just a bit??

August 21st, 2012, 03:08 PM	#7
js415 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3	PM's returned. As soon as I get back in town I will take better pics and post up. It is my opinion that the sights were not filed down. I will take some very close-up pics and get an answer for all of you. Jerry

August 21st, 2012, 06:56 PM	#8
executioner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36	In the last pic it appears that there is slight overhang on the sides of the dove tail slot and you can see small shadows from overhang under each corner of the sight. Love them none the less. If truglo doesnt come out with some quick I may go this route.

August 22nd, 2012, 04:16 AM	#9
Martys Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 46	DITTO

August 24th, 2012, 09:42 AM	#10
js415 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3	A lot of folks have asked for a few close up pics, and some info on POA/POI. I took the following for a friend: Here you go. A few numbers, that are very unscientific, and a few pictures. I used my digital micrometer to make a few measurements to go along with the pictures. The base of the original sight was measured at .821" The base of the TFO sights appears to be .870" The flat part (base) of the "sight channel" on the slide appears to be ~.867" The slide itself, at the rear, below the sight, appears to be ~.905" So, the TFO sights are slightly wider at the base, and stick out ~.003" from the sight channel. They do not however stick out past the side of the slides. I looked at it last night, and again this morning, and had decided that everybody was wrong and they did not stick out. Then I started measuring and taking pictures and it became obvious that they do stick out. With the naked eye I would never had guessed it. Since it is going to replace my G19 for a summer carry gun, and likely will get banged and beat up, I am not going to even worry about it. Had it been on a very high dollar carry piece, then I might be concerned. These pictures are very close-up and blown up a little, to help see the detail. It is not nearly this obvious when holding or shooting. The target was taken at 10 yards. Not my best shooting, but keep in mind I have not shot in about 3 weeks, and have only shot the Shield around 50 times or so. I ran out back and took 8 or 9 shots to get this target. I was completely covering the center ring with my front sight. Jerry

August 24th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#11
Martys Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 46	The over hang is so minimal it's not worth filing down. Good information.....and thanks for the added pictures. I ordered the Apex and also a set of TFO's. Should be in early next week. I'm convinced this is the best way to go.

August 24th, 2012, 10:38 AM	#12
executioner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Thanks for posting the pics. Can you post one more of the rear sight with the gun on its side so we can see how it matches up ith the back of the slide. Hows the front fit? Thanks

September 13th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#13
executioner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Got some TFOs and now just have to install them. Tried tapping out the frt and rear factory sights but wouldnt budge, afraid to wack em to hard.

September 13th, 2012, 04:26 PM	#14
bonjorno2 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida (space coast) Posts: 54	i'd let someone else do it rather than take the chance of marring it up... I have a installation tool generic that works pretty well but I still sent my hk to get sights on it to james at xd-hs2000

September 16th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#15
executioner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Got my TFOs on today! Front sight was stubborn The overhang does not bother me near as much as I thought it would. Love them! Now I need to know if there is a way to remove the caution statement on the side of the slide with out marring the finish.

September 16th, 2012, 09:45 AM	#17
executioner Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Oh well its not that bad, just like the clean look. Reminds me of the billboards they put on Rugers.

September 16th, 2012, 01:01 PM	#18
GlockJoe Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 4	Ilove TFOs. I just went with XS big dots for my old eyes. I love them.