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PBR's Review of Trijicon HD XR Night Sight Set
I recently bought and tried Trijicon HD XR night sights, and my experience has been mixed.
On the positive side, the sights are very well built. The all-metal construction feels extremely sturdy and durable, and they definitely seem like they can handle long-term use. I also really like the narrow front sight—it’s a nice feature that helps with precision aiming compared to wider front posts.
Installation, however, was a challenge. The rear sight was extremely tight in the Glock 43X dovetail. It required a lot of force to install, and honestly, I’m concerned that removing it in the future could damage the slide. That level of tightness might be a plus for some people, but it felt excessive in my case.
Performance-wise, the sights are excellent in two extremes: bright, direct sunlight and complete darkness. In those conditions, they do exactly what they’re supposed to do. The tritium is clear at night, and the front sight stands out well in full sun.
Where they fall short for me is in transitional lighting. In shaded areas or under cloud cover, I had trouble clearly picking up the front sight. Even under a covered shooting area, the bright yellow front didn’t stand out the way I expected. It just didn’t “pop” to my eyes in those conditions, which made target acquisition slower.
This could be a personal visibility issue, but for me, it limits their effectiveness. Because of that, I’m not entirely impressed overall. They work great sometimes, but not consistently enough to justify the cost in my experience.
On the positive side, the sights are very well built. The all-metal construction feels extremely sturdy and durable, and they definitely seem like they can handle long-term use. I also really like the narrow front sight—it’s a nice feature that helps with precision aiming compared to wider front posts.
Installation, however, was a challenge. The rear sight was extremely tight in the Glock 43X dovetail. It required a lot of force to install, and honestly, I’m concerned that removing it in the future could damage the slide. That level of tightness might be a plus for some people, but it felt excessive in my case.
Performance-wise, the sights are excellent in two extremes: bright, direct sunlight and complete darkness. In those conditions, they do exactly what they’re supposed to do. The tritium is clear at night, and the front sight stands out well in full sun.
Where they fall short for me is in transitional lighting. In shaded areas or under cloud cover, I had trouble clearly picking up the front sight. Even under a covered shooting area, the bright yellow front didn’t stand out the way I expected. It just didn’t “pop” to my eyes in those conditions, which made target acquisition slower.
This could be a personal visibility issue, but for me, it limits their effectiveness. Because of that, I’m not entirely impressed overall. They work great sometimes, but not consistently enough to justify the cost in my experience.
Pros:
- Metal sturdy
Cons:
- Not visible for me in shade
Would Recommend:
No