XS Big Dot Sights

[@guynoir4733]

Someone taking so many deep breaths while speaking about something clearly indicates an attitude towards it . I assure you these sights work well on moving targets , not just targets moving in a predetermined direction but in an erratic way , and multiple targets skipping from one to the other at distances past where instinctive shooting negates the need of aiming , they will possibly not get shots in the 10 ring at 33 feet but in a defense situation one doesn't wait for a perp to stop so an eye shot is possible.

[@Mrgunsngear]

XS sights are like 1911s and Glocks in the gun community; the debate never ends!

[@jessegpresley]

Mrgunsngear Channel except nobody clued in likes Big Dots.

[@smolkafilip]

And right after this video ended youtube decided to autoplay Yeager's video titled "If You Can't Shoot XS Big Dots It's Because You Can't Shoot". Almost like the algorithm knows what its doing and wants to start a flame war

[@ForeverArmed]

One thing to add, XS Big Dots are optimized for stress, not for speed. I've been running them on my EDC G19 for nearly 5 years and have trained and practiced a lot with them. I personally don't have the issues that you have described. While I know most pistol fights aren't at distance, I still make 25 yard and 50 yard hits regularly on 10" steel. But yes, they are designed for typical "pistol distances". My next gun purchase I plan to try out Trijicon HDs.

[@s0nspark-public]

I found the HDs to be a great middle ground between standard sights and Big Dots...

[@Johnny-B-Goode]

I got mine simply because I wear glasses. In the event that they get knocked off my face in a scuffle -- which is likely -- using the Big Dot sights, in conjunction with my impaired vision, really helps me pick up the front sight a lot easier than with traditional sights. I'm still able to deliver accurate shots at relatively close distances. Without glasses, I'd be hard-pressed to hit anything at distance regardless of the sights I chose. Lets be honest though... Aaron's right. While they fill my particular need, if I had 20/20 vision or better I wouldn't have spent the money on them. I'd be using the traditional sights.

[@brandonchism6960]

Thanks for the input regarding your choice of these sights. I get your reasoning and while I've never used the XS sights, if I had similar issues to yours; I'd like to think I would have similar logic.

[@bruinranger13]

Johnny B. Goode if you can afford it, a trijicon rmr will be very easy to pick up with bad eyes and be far more accurate

[@Johnny-B-Goode]

Your welcome, Brandon. Just wanted to offer a point of view not many people consider.

[@Johnny-B-Goode]

I absolutely agree with you, Chris. I had definitely thought about getting an RMR before I put the sights on my gun. However, the problem I faced was that I would have had to send my gun off for the slide to be milled. With that said, I don't have a collection of guns as. What I do own strictly serves a utilitarian purpose -- self defense. I train with one pistol; and, because of that, sending it off for any length of time wasn't an option for me as it would have left me unarmed. So, that left the only other option which were the Big Dots. Hope that makes sense.

[@flyingplumber226]

Johnny B. Goode I agree, I wear contacts and practice regularly without them in. I can acquire the big dots slightly faster when my vision is impaired but still prefer, some type of traditional sights. I recently picked up a set of I-dots as I have always ran HD's. The I-dots may be my "new" favorite when it comes to irons. I still prefer my RMR over any of the latter tho.

[@stevenmarcus2709]

XS sights are top notch, Btw... you say this from a point of personal experience, not knowledge. I perform better at all ranges with XS sights than I ever had with traditional sights especially at long range such as 50 to 120 meters. Reason being is beyond that close bad breath distance the point of impact is above the very top edge of the front sight (6 o’clock hold) this giving the shooter complete and perfect vision of the target. Straight money.

[@bigaarmory100]

My .02, I run XS Big Dots on my CCW Glock 43. I am almost 50 and my eyesight focus inside of arms reach has been in a constant decline the last five years. The XS Big Dots provide me with a decided advantage over traditional sights for speed and sight alignment when I am NOT wearing glasses (I only wear glasses to read). Walking around, driving, shopping, going out to eat, stopping for fuel and other everyday tasks are accomplished without glasses and these are the most common times I may encounter a self defense scenario. I run traditional three dot sights on my other handguns in which I wear prescription lenses when shooting (except a Glock 17 MOS that I run a RMR and do not need glasses) and I am more accurate at distance with the three dot sights vs the XS Big Dots however I don’t carry these other handguns for CCW.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Thanks for your advice on this

[@stevenleflar5152]

Aaron your content is ridiculously informative

[@fliprodriguez1964]

steven leflar lol lameohs!

[@SmackedInATL]

Have the same person run a pistol class with Trijicon HDs and Big Dots, then ask them which they prefer.

[@FirearmHobbyist]

these sights work for me on my g26. When i qualified i shot well. All countable hits at 25 yards centermass human silhouette. I got them after watching a video from Valor Ridge. i was happy i purchased them

[@22BStan]

For what its worth Reid did drop them now and uses trijicon HD's

[@alexduke5402]

@@22BStan I was coming here to say that

[@Wildland_Warpath]

Here come the "but Yeager said! REEEEEEEEEEE!"

[@jessitaylor4170]

Tactical Testis I agree with you on that lol

[@bobbycoffey7761]

And Yeager put his money where his mouth is and demonstrated their effectiveness

[@galamonkey]

I've ran Big Dots for a couple years now. For what they are for, super easy to see, I really like them. I can get pretty fast sight picture and good hits out to reasonable distances with them. Shooting my friends same exact Glock 19 with standard sights, I found myself having to take time to find that front sight. Great video, left a like as always.

[@bruinranger13]

galamonkey if you take the time to train on them, traditional sights are just as fast, and you should be finding that front sight before the rear when you bring the gun up anyways.

[@MrTactiCALi]

Aaron, I do agree that they're YUGE. I do run XS sights, but with the standard dot. I have run the Big Dots as well. Up close is up close IMO. At distance, I'm pretty accurate with the standard Dots for a pistol. Thanks for the vid.

[@jacobmoore6874]

Even with the bigger dot I think u have to aim woth the top of the dot beyond 25 yards

[@redline870]

My favorite sights on the market hands down are a combination of the Ameriglo Pro-Glo front with an Ameriglo Operator (NOT Pro Operator) rear. I like squared edges not U-Notch, I don't like a super wide rear notch, I don't like 2 dot configurations, and I like a high-vis front with a nearly blacked out rear. These sights are the only ones that filled every one of those requirements. This combination gives you a nice low profile, tight sight picture with a bright orange front that draws your eye to it like a magnet. I have tried so many sights and these are by far the best for me. They are a good deal too, I would happily pay double for them if Ameriglo charged that much lol.

[@3410home]

I've used XS on my pistols for a few years now. My eyesight has gotten progressively worse with age. The 24/7 model is what I currently have and no problems getting hits out to 25. To each his own with these things get a gun grab some ammo and find out which product works best for you

[@pollock56th]

I have just added the latest DXT2 Pro to my EDC. This is their latest model of the floating tennis ball. I went full circle on my carry gun dropping the red dot and pistol light that have been using for years. For me my speed for hits on target out to 15 yards is faster, especially with kinetic shooting. The dot is obviously more precise all the way out to 25 yards for me but so far I am noticing improved speed on the move.

[@ToXSicK1340]

Could NOT AGREE MORE!!!!!!!! Thank You Aaron for being REAL! I had a set of them and after about the 6th training cycle...... I ripped them off and through them in the GARBAGE!!! RMR then went on along with regular 90* Suppressor back up irons.

[@parabellum3205]

How many people have already copied and posted this On James' vids and Facebook just to piss him off?? lol! Agreed Aaron, I took the XS sights off of my EDC in exchange for a Ameriglo/Truglo combo a while ago. I don't regret it at all. No loss in speed, and an increase in accuracy at all distances.

[@SmackedInATL]

For a street carry, I'd prefer my Big Dots. If I'm deploying to combat or was a cop, I'd probably use Trijicon HDs.

[@joshv06]

I like the way you think, man. You don't follow trends and give great explanations as for why.

[@matthewdemello]

100% true. Found out the same. Got rid of the big dots quick. Fact is you achieve better precision at greater distances faster sights that have RIGHT ANGLES.

[@garnerneil80]

"Hot Garbage" that's priceless!

[@tylermurri7306]

I switched from traditional sights to XS Big Dots. My accuracy suffered. I have been using Big dots for a couple years now. I plan on switching back to traditional sights. I wouldn't even say that I shot any faster with the Big dots. Good video!

[@garrettcole0341]

I have XS sights on all my Glocks. I need to get my hands on a gun with traditional sights and do some testing. I respect your opinion, but I gotta research it myself haha

[@jonkarnes2424]

Chris Hill ahhh hahaha. Live a good Tommy Boy reference

[@Wedelj]

That's really the best, but how do you not have any guns without XS big dots?

[@blwngt1598]

It's best to try a number of different types of sights to find out what works best for YOU. It may be XS or it more than likely won't. Just take what others say with a grain of salt. But the key is to find out which works best for you within a reasonably short amount of time & pray that you figure it out BEFORE you need to press them into service in a defensive situation. And in my eyes you should never stop trying new types or ideas because what works for some might not work for others & a new type or idea may work best for you.

[@garrettcole0341]

2 years later, none of my guns have these sights. Solid info

[@brgg2411]

Garrett Cole why ? Are the sights not worth it ?

[@Rmartin689]

As someone with straight up garbage eyesight (even at 28 years old) I find that I'm much more accurate with xs sights, even at distance. And even more so If i have to shoot without corrective lenses. To each their own.

[@donkeydefense]

Just use a red dot

[@rtakahashi]

I like my big dots and i like to think I'm pretty accurate past 7 meters. Maybe i'll switch back on one of my guns to try out traditional sites again but, I feel they do the job up to 25 meters.

[@adaptivesolutions1821]

In my Costa Ludus HET1 class the guys running big dots (6-7 people) suffered greatly at distance and even up close. Everyone else using "traditional" style sights did much better. I used my Agency G17 w/ RMR irons forward and did far better than all the other students. Nothing against them at all they were all good people and skill level was very different between me and everyone else but take that experience for what you will. Aaron is correct in his assessment of the big dots I agree 100%.

[@jeremystubbs4397]

I have no opinion on XS sights because I've never used them, but I'm really glad to finally hear someone provide a reasonable position against them. Literally everyone I've heard from online has made them out to be the best iron sights ever.

[@johobo2038]

Jeremy Stubbs that they are not. I found them reasonably accurate to 25 but beyond 25 they were subpar. Enter the rmr. Red dots are really the way to go. For me anyways.

[@johnnyringo8312]

Joshua Burkhead Big dot stomps rmr. Great for edc and duty. Long pistol shots are awesome on the range but a liability in the field

[@danielsmith5046]

I bought some big dots and put them on a 19. After sometime with them I became comfortable in my ability to shoot. I then began shooting in competition and training scenarios and immediately realized they had to go. I replaced them with traditional fiber optics once I began to realize how sub par they were for me. My speed and accuracy went up after moving back to real sights. Don't buy into the hype! I 100% agree with Aaron, I was just as good not using the sights from 3-5 yards. Outside or that distance the are hot garbage!

[@MichaelWilliams-pr1jm]

I agree with you.tried XS Big Dots on a Glock 27, replaced soon after with TRIJICON HD sights and never looked back.

[@pinhigh1]

Love my XS Regular dots. I'm faster and definately more accurate at all distances after a year shooting with them then I was with 3 years of traditional 3 dots. One man's trash is another man's gold sometimes.

[@flyingplumber226]

I own Trijicon HD's, XS big dots, and ameriglo pro I-dots. The only advantage IMO to big dots is for people that wear corrective lenses or glasses. I myself wear contacts and if I were to loose both contacts at the same time, it is easier/quicker for me to find the Big dots then anything else. Other then that advantage, I prefer "traditional sights" and is what I run. I do have a pair of big dots on a G26 still, but that's mainly because I have not replaced them with I-dots yet.

[@22BStan]

Love me some Idots pros especially for the price.

[@WiseBurger]

Unless these sights add some sort of value for you or fill a nitch, such as your eye sight going to shit or they are for your 70 year old grandma's home defense gun, I would say as well as Aaron, stay away from these sights, there literally is no point to them if you actually do the research and testing. Use sights that give you the ability to be more accurate & precise at all distances, don't assume or presuppose. I used XS Big Dots for 5 years because I drank ALL the Kool-aid from multiple instructors, but I learned on my own I was handicapping myself and this video explains it perfectly.

[@mrapple3702]

What about Ameriglo CAP sights? They seem to marry the ideas behind the XS Big Dots and the Trijicon HDs.

[@thomasgreene4709]

I appreciate your opinion, but I'm keeping mine. Great video.

[@jacobbcox1985]

Faster with XS Big Dot out to 15 yards and as accurate. Now does it drop after? Yes, then speed equals and from there to 25 yards I stay the same but my acquisition is still faster with Big Dot. Now for your arguement if I need a little more distance I like a U Notch or something like XS F8 or Figure 8 or Straight 8. The more important thing is just train and shoot and shoot and master the sight to the best of your ability. However, as you get older the XS Big Dot will become more useful as sight starts diminishing. If you need a range sight and you don't need a self defense sight absolutely you can pass but self defense Big Dots just work very well. I suggest by the sight for the purpose the gun you are putting a sight on. Does it have a mounted light on it? That will change and make more options available, these are things I ask before giving advice. Now once I need a 3 dot sight traditional sight it's the point I find I'm looking at an RMR or a fiber optic. With fiber optics I want different color combo front and rear with a light that way I'm not going to possibly have a mistake with the dot at night. If you train every week any sight can work if your civilian XS Big Dot are what you need. Now LE is a different story but if you are a civilian you shouldn't shoot in my opinion no further than 30 yards in self defense. But if you are using a hand gun even at that range unless they are armed you may end up in jail taking a shot at that distance if they are considered not to have been a threat to your or anyone's life. Everything has a purpose and you should use what is best for the purpose that fits that situation.

[@protectionsyndicate]

I think they are good sights. To each his own.

[@user-pv9pv4xf9c]

Without my glasses I can't see any other type of irons that I've tried, but I can still see the XS sights, and that's a very big deal. It's very possible my glasses could get knocked off my face in a self defense situation.

[@Skinnymoose]

That's a valid concern.

[@speakeasy7192]

Hearing u properly pronounce "hot garbage" made my day

[@brianjarrell9203]

I use XS and Straight Eights. I like them both. I just pick up the big dot quicker. It's more intuitive to my eyes personally. I don't shoot them any more or less accurately at 25 yards than my Straight Eights. -shrugs- More trigger press than sight picture to me. That's generally why I miss.

[@p0ddie]

YES!!! Thank you! Finally someone who didn't drink the Yeager Kool-Aid about these damn sights. I had them on my Glock 19 for over a year and could not for the life of god hit a damn thing. I started to doubt myself and my physical ability to shoot a round where it's supposed to land at ~15 yards. All my friends who came to shoot (not regular shooters, some complete newbies) all talked about "those wonky sights" and were also not very successful at hitting anything, this changed with other friend's guns with traditional sights. I finally switched the sights on my Glock 19 for Meprolight tritium sights and hey, I hit stuff! I dislike Big Dots because they are apparently just not for me or anyone of the people I went shooting with. Also nice you mentioned the 100m shot on steel, I know exactly which shot you mean by that. Man I have to be trained by you when I'm in the States.

[@KanoDailyThePhilippinesandMore]

I ended up with one of their smaller size front sights and a 10-8 Performance on the Springfield Armory TRP that I had long ago. That was the best setup for me of all I experimented with. But the Big Dot sights alone have never set my world on fire the way they do for some. I'm not as picky about sights as some people, though. I've used the tiny little blades on BB guns as a child, the early GI-style sights on 1911s, the giant plastic squares on revolvers and everything else. I've never found one set of sights that seemed massively superior to everything else.

[@Bhallmed]

I wonder what VODA Consulting has to say about it.

[@JoshuaHowley]

Don't need sights to shoot the ceiling after knifing the target!

[@carlosspicyweiner8804]

probably that you don't need sights, just use gangsta aim.

[@LeRoy313]

Being 62 years old and new to firearms, I'm having a horrible time seeing my front sight. I was at my first class and someone had the Big Dots, let my use his pistol. It was a big difference for me, I could see that front sight. So given that, are there other sights that are good for shitty eyesight that you would recommend, other than $600 RMRs???

[@AF-O6]

These type of sights work great on a heavy caliber rifle with a solid cheek weld inside 20 yards...but I never understood why I would want express sights on a handgun.

[@HalfCrazy520]

XS does make a 'standard dot' version with a smaller dot on the front post, allowing more accurate aiming.

[@emburgess7186]

I have the big dot on the front an a normal notched out rear an it works great.

[@TerminalM193]

I almost bought these damn sights for my shield plus..... Then I came across this video.... I'm having a hell of a time trying to pick a good night sight upgrade for this pistol.

[@jbest4765]

I'm having the same issue for my Glock 26. Almost bought these big dots, but have been hesitating. What did you end up getting?

[@TerminalM193]

@@jbest4765 I ended up switching to Night Fision brand sights and have never been happier! They now have so many amazing options, especially when it comes to setting up the perfect cowitness with micro red dot sights. I've tried out all the major brands including trijicon but in my opinion night fision have the most consistent, well made iron sights to exacting tolerance. The brand actually has a few government contracts when it comes to their patented tritium gas so they also guarantee the brightest tritium on the market that lasts up to 3+ years longer than any of the competition.... Currently own 5 sets of their sights, 2 of which are on pistols with red dots using lower 1/3 cowitness. Installing the sights on your pistol the very first time can be a tad tricky due to their tolerance being better than anything else out there. I've had to take a bit of material off of each set using a whetstone but as long as you follow their directions and instructional videos you'll be perfectly fine..... I even screwed up and took too much material off the rear sight for my Walther pdp 4.5". Contacted the company, told them the situation and all they asked of me was to take a picture of the sights and email them back. Within about 5 days they sent me a brand new set free of charge. Their customer service is great..... The ONLY negative is that they can be very pricey.... But if you wait for black Friday / memorial day sales or others or the like you can get some insanely good deals. Good luck finding what your after.... Keep me updated with whatever you decide!

[@jtree5793]

3 questions 1. do you think that they have a place on like a j frame as a backup gun, viewed more as a combative tool? 2. what about on shotguns and rifles do you feel the same way about them in that application? 3. do you think someone could change your mind about xs big dot sights. ( it wont be me i think they are stupid, if i cant have an rmr i would rather just have plain black sights but i dont know why that would happen)

[@SageDynamics]

Jerry Tiernan considering the usual sight offerings on small revolvers, it would be better than OEM. I don't care for shotguns; though when I've used them I used an RDS or ghost ring sights. At this point, probably not. I've had plenty of personal time on them and see enough come through classes to have my opinion reinforced

[@jtree5793]

thanks

[@robertsalyers1351]

Very interesting...I'm confused the XS big dot sights...I'm 55 and wearing bifocals but have rather good eye sight...what night Sights would you recommend for the Glock 19 gen 5

[@jeffshermer9361]

Sounds like he doesn't understand how to use XS sights. You don't use the "V" on the rear sights at all. You use the verticle stick.

[@TheEndtime60]

REALLY????

[@GearPinch]

Thanks for the great content! Have been enjoying your videos on the different handgun sight options. Started with XS Sights and used them for several years (in a few of Yeager's classes as well as others). Came to same conclusion as you. Fine for up close. Horrible for distance. The last straw was actually when I took your Handgun 1 class in Burro Canyon last year. Switched to notch-and-post sights and never looked back. Looking forward to a video about the sights you *do* recommend/use.

[@ThePatriotParadox]

That's why I chose the xs sights that are used in the traditional manner with a blacked out rear and just a tritium front.....not the big dot version

[@game7win596]

I have them on my shield and I qualed with them just fine. Just bought a pair for my bodyguard especially since its a last ditch effort up close and personal type handgun in my eyes. I agree though distance and precision is not nearly as good as my glock 19 or xdm with 3 dot sights!

[@emsrusty846]

interesting points thank you ! And by the way I own XS Big dots and I still thumbs up'd your video lol

[@markhursey6800]

get the smallest fiber optic front sight like you said you straight angles and through the big dots in the trash don't let nobody else had that piece of shit thank you very much for the video as always the best knowledge out there 😀👍

[@morris4069]

Have XS big dot on my g19, standard dot on my g42. XS works good for me in ipda and can hit well at 20-25yds with the g42. My Tp9sf Elite has factory sights and I don't see a difference speed wise at all. Standard glock sights on my g17, hate the rear but in the moment running a course, I normally forget about the sight picture. Only on the long or hostage targets do I slowdown enough to think about it. The XS sights seem to only require you to grip the gun the same way for the rear to be lined up. I'm not a pro so my opinion is just that.

[@boxerdad214]

Nailed it bro. Fantastic review

[@Kwat224son]

I ordered the suppresser hight XS small dot sights for back up to my RMR I hope they work well for that

[@donlocke64]

I am 73 and have lens implant ,but the longer range, vision gets blurry,what sights or type of sights would you recommend for range target shooting if it makes a difference, i am talking daytime mostly with target shooting,I am shooting a Les Baer Custom Carry 45 acp,and of course my hands shake a little more than younger shooters,thanks.

[@nicholasreese7856]

What sights are your favorite for concealed carry Aaron? I never cared for XS Big Dots personally.

[@squib3083]

Great content and video as usual. I tried the XS big dots on an M&P shield and could never get comfortable with it. windage OK but elevation was like WTF? agree with your assessment 100!

[@jsmitty2047]

For me its all preference. I have friends that use these sights and love them. I have shot with them, I had no problem hitting the target with the sights all the way out to 25-30 yards, mind you I was not attempting to obtain sight picture as fast as possible either, I never took the time to compare them to my regular sights simply because I just wanted to check them out. I thought they preformed adequately. I personally however would not buy these sights to put on my pistols, simply because the sights on my Glocks are more than adequate and I can invest that money into something else I wish to have, say a red dot optic or ammo. Although to each his own really, if you like em use em.

[@vietmontague]

Does your analysis/view apply to the smaller "standard" dot also? Thank you!

[@234dilligaf]

2 years later and no response.

[@MoonSpyStudios]

Five years later... Ghosted.

[@StephenB2]

I try a set on a Glock 19 and I had issues with vertical stringing. in certain lighting environments I couldn't tell if it Was right on the V or hovering far above. side to side wasn't too bad but it wasn't quicker for me then the sites that I ran before and run now which are the Trijicon HD.

[@jessyjames4023800]

I agree...i had Trijicon HD and they are really uncomfortable in appendix and then I went to XS big and did not like it now i have regular XS standard and they're not working out for me Aaron what fiber optics sites you recommend for a G26...thanks

[@douglassalley9117]

Well sir, you and Bryon Childers were my first two gunners channel I subbed in Jan. or Feb. off 2018. The videos you two put out have always been informative and great. I'm supervised to read your opinion of the XS sights. Besides Bryon, there's also VCO, Tactical Toolbox, Scootchoo, Mr. gunsandgear, and a few more. But, your opinion of these sights won't stop me from watching more of your videos....lol

[@jmh7942]

Have you tried the Ameriglo CAP or TCAP Sights? I just bought a set for the wife's Shield.

[@klextacy]

JMH79 They rock.

[@SageDynamics]

JMH79 I dig the CAP sights.

[@mlo7609]

Can we get a video on your preferred handgun sight?

[@stevenmarcus2709]

You guys are going to think I’m crazy but I shoot more accurately at distance with big dots and more quickly than with traditional sights but up close it makes no difference. The shot timer never lies so I think the reason is because it doesn’t obscure any of the target at all, esp so with my 147gr carry ammo

[@gtslow7]

Completely agree. I bought a set for my Glock 19 years ago, then when i ditched the Glock for the PPQ i went with Trijicon hd. I feel like there just as fast and alot more accurate at distance. Can you do a video on the benefits of shooting with both eyes. Great video as always.

[@chrisbordeaux575]

Well spoken sir.

[@mozzberg590]

Questions answered idea: Revolvers for CCW or home defense, outdated?

[@Megamind-y9r]

Had em...now I have Warren Tactical plain rear w/fiber front. Big Dots are no jueno.

[@zbailey636]

I bought a g41 with these on them already and don't care for them either. I like the idea but it offers no precision imo. On the other hand, what about the rifle setup ones? The further sight distance will make that dot much smaller and still easier to acquire than a standard canted BUIS theoretically right? Just a thought.

[@igraddy]

Zach Bailey - I have a glock 19 with big dots and really like the set up. Dot the i and pull the trigger. I can shoot them just as well as standard 3 dot out to about 40-50yrds. I ended up getting a tritium small dot for my ar front post thinking it would be awesome. I absolutely hated it. I felt like i couldn’t hit anything. At 50 yrds the dot covered the torso of the target and my accuracy really suffered. Its now sitting on my gun safe in the original box. I’ll sell it cheap ;)

[@mjlannin1]

Your brain synapses fire on a high level.

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

While I agree with most of what you said, I disagree with the distance argument. As an armed civilian there will come a distance where you will have a hard time justifying "self defense". I know a lot of the keyboard warriors in the comments fantasize about making shots on active shooters at 50-100 yards but that's just not the reality of most shootings. I can keep all my shots on a 3x5 index card at 10 yards with mine. I think if you need to be more precise than that you probably need a rifle. Or maybe just leave?

[@Blindgibbon]

Justified is Justified, distance is just one of many many elements. gunssavelives.net/self-defense/armed-citizen-in-tx-stops-shooting-spree-and-saves-cop-by-making-150-yard-shot-with-a-pistol/

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

Again I'm not saying it can't happen but if you look at the data the typical self defense shooting is almost always inside 10 yards. Normally much less. Muzzle contact to maybe 5 yards. I'd also say that under stress there are maybe 5 people in the world who can reliably pull that kinda shot off with a pistol and not be a bigger danger to bystanders. The hero mentality bullshit needs to die. As does watching too many movies.

[@Blindgibbon]

That data is compromised mainly of shootings involving law enforcement who actively seek to apprehend the bad actor unlike civilians who are normally trying to create distance, for one. Secondly, statistics are just that statistics. They can not and do not predict the future. If you chose all of your training, gear, edc requirements based solely on statistics, you wouldn't train, you wouldn't have "gear" you wouldn't carry and EDC because, statistically nothing will ever happen to you. So why handicap yourself with sub-par sights?

[@deank5649]

i think i love you Mark lol that was perfectly said brother

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

They are "sub par" if YOU can't use them correctly. Some ppl don't seem to have any problems with them. So in your mind, for what you envision yourself being in, they may be sub par. I guess you could say the light I carry is "sub par" because it's only 300 lumens and not 800. Or the gun a carry is "sub par" because its ONLY a 9mm not a 45. I suppose if you can't use them for whatever reason don't buy them. I think for others they are a great choice. Me personally I'll be the one leaving and not trying to take a 100 yard shot on someone with innocents around. But to each their own.

[@maxmccain8950]

Sorry sir but I must disagree. I've been using big dots on all my glocks for some time now and find I can get good hits as far as I should be shooting a handgun. I guess it just comes with practice.

[@xxbryan715xx]

this video makes me so happy!

[@sonnyhelms2962]

I am cross eyed dominant it just looks like metal and the orange I got was not bright enough for me and hate the rear sight. I am gonna try the Trijicon XD XR night sights. I have a red dot on one of my handguns and love it but hard to conceal it. I use it at night at home but the m&p shield plus I like out away from the home gonna try the Tjijicon on it wished I would have waited and got the M&P plus red dot ready oh well.

[@nocomply_yt]

Funny you made this video, I'm going to be honest I have a pair of xs on my 19 but for the past few months I've been thinking about switching them cause I have a 17 that has Wilson combat sights and I like those way more thatn my xs and agree with you opinion on this video hit it right on the nail.

[@DanielBoone337]

I'm right there with you they freaking suck!!! I put a set on 2 guns then went in the backyard to shoot. After about 200 rounds between both guns I went right back inside took them off of both guns and threw them in the trash... I can use a set of 3 dot sights up close and at distance I can't do that with xs big dots with any degree of accuracy...

[@edwardwoltman3827]

Thanks for your opinion but "Express" sights have been used for quick shots for years on big game rifles for dangerous game in Africa. The company took that and ran with it for CQB...IMO, they're excellent for what they're intended for and my 30yrs. as an instructor tells me so....omo.

[@SageDynamics]

Edward Woltman must be why they are so wildly popular with professionals. Except they aren’t. It’s a niche product that preys on low standards.

[@edwardwoltman3827]

@@SageDynamics Tell that to Mr. Bob Stasch….14 gun fights to his credit....would like to know your professional background.

[@edwardwoltman3827]

@@SageDynamicsTell that to Mr. Bob Stasch with 14 gunfights to his credit....would like to know of your professional attributes.

[@SageDynamics]

Edward Woltman an appeal to authority isn’t going to cut it here. My background is public knowledge and more than a few videos cover it. Also, the sights are still in novel use. If they were as superior as supporters claim, more people would use them and that’s absolutely not the case.

[@edwardwoltman3827]

@@SageDynamics Thank you for your opinion...

[@rlm2010az]

Great information

[@jasonlessard2373]

I found your video looking for information about Big Dots. Your view is very different than most and you do a Very good job explaining why. My interest in Big Dots is due to my aging eyes with progressive focus glasses. I can shoot my P365 very well out to 25 ft or so, just take a lot of time bobbing my head looking for focus.(Don’t really have a place to shoot any farther). My issue is the little bitty dots in the Sig x-ray sights. I was hoping the Big Dots would be easier to see. What’s your thoughts on “Red Dots”?

[@ericstaton440]

James Yeager is having a shit fit right now. Lmao. He swears by these gimmicks.

[@johobo2038]

Eric Staton and you all are the haters he talks about. A bunch of guys who have never heard of him will now look him up and even if it's 1/100 of those guys goes to a class with him then he wins. He's making money while you are shit talking on the internet. Cool story bro.

[@SageDynamics]

Joshua Burkhead I've had dinner with the man. We disagree. It's okay that we disagree.

[@maxspath]

I'm a huge fan of Yeager's and I like the big dots I have on my xd, for me they work better then the sights they came with. He is allowed to disagree and have different opinions, if everyone thought the same it would be a boring world. Don't dismiss the man, or his ability to impart knowledge just because he disagrees with Yeager, or what you have spent money on.

[@johobo2038]

SageDynamics you didn't bring him up. I've trained with him a couple times and think he's a stand up individual. You also come across as a very knowledgeable guy. Hence why I watch your videos and plan to train with you at some point in the future. I was merely pointing out the fact which he actually made a video about. "Do feed the trolls" was the name of the video. These folks are those trolls and it's entertaining to watch.

[@johobo2038]

Max Lizana I wasn't talking about Aaron in my comment. I was talking about the little circle jerk that inevitably happens every time something comes up that James would disagree with. Aaron has every right to his opinion and I actually stated in a comment above that I more agreed with him than James on this topic. Aaron never brought Yeager up. The other dudes did. My comment was in no way directed to sage dynamics.

[@skibum1610]

soooooo what sights do you reccomendations on a non rmr gun. For instance my Glock 26? Also have you thought about reviewing the new HSP sights?

[@Absdrakt]

I'm only asking because I haven't seen many reviews, but What are your thoughts on the TH1RTE3N sights by HSP? Have you tried them or plan on trying them?

[@Purifactor]

Found a used pair for $45 canadian. Thought I better see what some of my Favorite training channels say. Thanks Aaron.. Now I have to spend more money on tritium sights :p

[@duvaldrummer]

What sights do you recommend Aaron?

[@herknorth8691]

Aaron, I really like how you explain in these videos what you think of certain products, techniques, etc. If I may throw one out there, what are your thoughts on the Kalashnikov? I don't *think* I've yet seen you run one.

[@SageDynamics]

Herk North I've owned them in the past; no real complaints about the platform; more ammo choices would be nice.

[@LeRoy313]

Relaxed sight picture? So much for not watching till the end... Very interested in this relaxed sight picture and looking forward to an updated video.

[@Roadtrip53]

Ask five different video "experts," get five different answers.

[@williambrockbrader8646]

Do you have the same opinion on the F8 sights from xs? I've found that I like that sight picture more and am in the market for some night sights for my first Glock

[@zakkyle5858]

what is your preferred dot size on your RMR's and dot sights on your carbine? small and accurate or big and fast?

[@SageDynamics]

Zak Kyle 6.5 on handguns, 2 on rifles. Though you can't really compare RDS size to iron sight sizes because they are used differently

[@SageDynamics]

Zak Kyle 6.5 on handguns, 2 on rifles. Though you can't really compare RDS size to iron sight sizes because they are used differently

[@sorryociffer]

I have a RMR 08G on my G17L...the 13 MOA green triangle. I love it.

[@curtislong1987]

Blah blah blah they are combat sights not precision sights, so like them or not they do what they advertise.

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

Here's my experience with big dots vs regular sights. Looking for a fantastic group? Big dots are not for that, 3 dot irons rule. Trying to get a flash sight picture while clearing the house in changing light? Big dots all the way, even over 3 dot tritiums; the white from the dot says visible in almost all lighting. Target identification? Big dots. A hostage shot at 7yds? I would not feel comfortable at all attempting that with big dots. I went back to 3 dot sights and lost a fraction of a second in sight aligment but the accuracy is so much better I'll take it.

[@danielhesse8600]

How do you feel about the standard dot XS DXT?

[@EliBlakley]

So what's your opinion on the standard dots?

[@YotaDaryl]

I agree.