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November 2019 Twobirds Flying Publications
XS Sights RAM (Radioactive Material)
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FOG HORN
November 2019 Twobirds Flying Publications
XS Sights RAM (Radioactive Material) By: Sal Palma
When an armed response is required, officers are under stress and need to acquire and engage the target before that individual has a chance to injure them or others. The key to success is a quick and accurate shot placement; law enforcement is not looking for group sizes at 25 yards. So, in my review I focus on how well the sights perform under varying light conditions; I try to answer the question, “Would I want them on my pistol?” If you are new to night sights, you need to know that there are no shortages of approaches by different manufacturers. There are tritium only approaches, combinations of fiber optic and tritium inserts, fiber optic only and I rest with that.
Before I dive into my review, I want to thank XS Sights and their excellent customer service folks for making this review possible. They’re a great outfit. XS Sights announced the RAM™ (Radioactive Material) Night Sights 8 October, 2019. In the company’s press announcement, Zack Kinsley, XS Sights Marketing Manager revealed the design goal as a “purpose driven tool fine-tuned for Law Enforcement.” So, what does law enforcement need?
Tritium will glow in the dark; fiber optic sights use their glass-like properties to collect and concentrate light through a convex lens and fiber / tritium designs leverage the two technologies to produce a bright sight picture in a variety of light conditions. XS Sights RAM night sights use the later design. Here’s how it all works: In bright daylight the fiber optic material lights up, making the front sight post highly visible.
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XS Sights RAM (Radioactive Material) XS Sight’s design enhances the sight picture further using their proprietary Ember™ Glow Dot
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light. XS makes the sight available in orange or green. Coming out of your holster and properly presenting the weapon, places that very bright front dot smack dab in your line of sight.
This is a fiber-like material that concentrates and reflects bright light. The end result is a much brighter and larger front sight dot. Another feature of the RAM Sight is the abundance of daylight surrounding the front sight post; so, finding the front sight is made easier, as is target acquisition. I measured the rear notch at 0.17 inches and the front sight post at 0.15 inches in width, so you have a generous 0.01 inches on either side of the front sight post.
The relative size of the front sight dot compared to the rear sight dots is what makes the XS Sight RAM such a fast sight. The rear sight is blacked out to increase contrast against that very bright front sight. The company’s Ember™ Glow Dot technology absorbs ambient light and glows brightly in bright light and glows in low
The front sight height measured at 0.22 inches with more heights available in the near future. In low light conditions, the sight’s tritium insert generates a sufficiently energetic glow to charge the Ember™ Glow Dot, presenting a Copyright 2019, Twobirds Flying Publications, All Rights Reserved
XS Sights RAM (Radioactive Material) noticeable although subdued orange or green glow. In complete darkness (i.e. an absence of street lights or other sources of ambient lighting) the tritium inserts takeover presenting the traditional green three dot sight picture.
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The Ember front sight is brighter than the rear tritium lamps.
Tight sight pictures RAM Night Sights use a notch that is 15% wider than the front sight, allowing more visible light around the front sight. This makes it easier to see the front sight in changing light conditions and when shooting on the move, aiding in sight alignment and increasing accuracy.
Other desirable features include the sight’s overhang which reduces rear sight glare in bright sunlight and a high rear sight ledge that facilitates one-handed slide manipulation. In closing, I have to admit that I was extremely impressed by the XS Sight RAM Night Sights. The all steel construction makes them durable. The high visibility in bright light and low light conditions makes these sights extremely fast.
XS Sights designed the RAM sight to address a number of problems, which they enumerate below:
Confusing the front dot with one of the rear sight dots when under stress The brightly colored Ember Glow Dot in the RAM front sight is a much brighter color which differentiates the front dot from the two rear dots.
The color you choose is a personal choice but during my testing, I was able to conclude that the amber dot is brighter in daylight while the green dot works best in low lights. What makes the XS Sight RAM such a great choice for your firearm is not only their high level of performance but also XS Sights 10 year no questions asked warranty. Check them out; I’m sure you’ll be impressed. -SP
The 2-dot tritium rear sight glowing brighter than the front sight drawing the eyes there instead of towards the downrange threat.
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XS Sights RAM (Radioactive Material)
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Available Models:
Glock® 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, & 36
XD®, XDM®, & XDS®
20, 21, 29, 30, 37, 30S, 40, & 41 42, 43, 43X, & 48
Sig Sauer® P225, P226, P228, P229, P320, SP2009 & SP2340
Springfield Armory®
FNH® FN 509®
Retail Price: $100 to $120 depending on the model
For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com.
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