kraigster414
Bearcat
I was all ready to install the Big Dot sights on my brand new LC9s Pro when my gunsmith (who also sold me the gun) said he would do the install for a nominal amount. I said sure, why not, one less thing for me to do. My time is valuable. Fast forward, he got the sights in but said it was one of the most difficult installs he has ever done on a semi auto dovetail. And this is a guy that has installed a LOT of sights and has the right equipment. Others have reported the same thing.
So a word of caution....even though you have installed XS sights before, the LC9 XS Big Dot sights are a bear and a half to install on the newer LC9s models. At least mine were. The original front sight design was anchored with a pin. The XS front sight is not pinned so XS intentionally cuts them over-sized to ensure they will fit snug on every gun. Ergo it is not a simple job and is best left to a competent gunsmith.
Oh yeah by the way, the tritium Big Dot insert? It blew right out of the front sight after the first 100 rounds (standard pressure 9mm ammo). I just called XS and they are sending me a replacement after they get my photo. Despite the slow start, after shooting the LC9s Pro with the XS Big Sights, IMHO they are one of the very best options in sights for the LC9 providing the PITA install is not a show stopper for you. POI was spot on at 10 yards with the Big Dot. Good enough for me and they were worth the aggravation.
Bottom line you will NOT be able to install them with just a vice, hammer and brass, wood or nylon punch. That front sight is a bear and a half. Consider yourself warned. Cheers.
SEE UPDATE BELOW!
So a word of caution....even though you have installed XS sights before, the LC9 XS Big Dot sights are a bear and a half to install on the newer LC9s models. At least mine were. The original front sight design was anchored with a pin. The XS front sight is not pinned so XS intentionally cuts them over-sized to ensure they will fit snug on every gun. Ergo it is not a simple job and is best left to a competent gunsmith.
Oh yeah by the way, the tritium Big Dot insert? It blew right out of the front sight after the first 100 rounds (standard pressure 9mm ammo). I just called XS and they are sending me a replacement after they get my photo. Despite the slow start, after shooting the LC9s Pro with the XS Big Sights, IMHO they are one of the very best options in sights for the LC9 providing the PITA install is not a show stopper for you. POI was spot on at 10 yards with the Big Dot. Good enough for me and they were worth the aggravation.
Bottom line you will NOT be able to install them with just a vice, hammer and brass, wood or nylon punch. That front sight is a bear and a half. Consider yourself warned. Cheers.
SEE UPDATE BELOW!