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Trijicon Bright & Tough Suppressor Height Sights
When your optic needs backup, these suppressor-height sights deliver immediate target acquisition with Trijicon’s legendary tritium/fiber optic visibility. Machined from steel and built to withstand recoil, weather, and hard use, they’re a no-nonsense upgrade for duty pistols or competition setups. The high-profile design clears most suppressor and red dot setups without obstructing your sight picture.
Key Specifications
- Material: Hardened steel construction
- Height: Suppressor/optic-ready profile
- Sight System: Tritium lamps (front and rear) with fiber optic surrounds
- Finish: Matte black anti-reflective coating
- Compatibility: Glock MOS and standard slide cuts (verify model fit)
Built for Visibility and Durability
The dual-illumination system combines tritium’s low-light performance with fiber optics’ daytime brightness. Unlike paint-filled sights, the sealed lamps won’t fade or chip under recoil or cleaning solvents. The rear U-notch provides a crisp sight picture while maintaining peripheral awareness.
Steel construction resorts deformation from drops or holster wear that can plague aluminum sights. Trijicon’s tritium vials are pressure-sealed in an argon environment to prevent moisture intrusion—critical for sights that might see rain, sweat, or condensation during temperature shifts.
Suppressor height places the sight plane above common muzzle devices, eliminating the “tunnel vision” effect of lower-profile backups. The front post’s width strikes a balance between precision and speed, whether you’re shooting timed drills or making deliberate long-range shots.
Installation requires basic gunsmithing tools: a sight pusher (recommended) or brass punch, along with thread locker for the rear screw. No modifications to your slide are needed for models with compatible dovetail cuts.
Compatibility Notes
- Fits most Glock MOS slides (verify generation)
- Designed to co-witness with micro red dots (RMR footprint)
- Not compatible with non-MOS slides unless milled for suppressor-height sights
Installation Overview
1. Secure slide in a vise with protective jaws. 2. Drive out existing sights using a sight tool or punch. 3. Clean dovetail and apply thread locker to rear sight screw. 4. Press new sights into place, ensuring proper alignment. Torque rear screw to spec if applicable.
FAQ
Do these work with non-suppressed pistols?
Yes—the high profile is primarily for optic/suppressor clearance, but functions identically to standard-height sights.
What’s the tritium’s lifespan?
Tritium decays predictably; expect usable illumination for 10-12 years before dimming becomes noticeable.
Can I install these without a sight pusher?
Brass punches work but risk marring the finish. A pusher ensures even pressure and alignment.
Are the front and rear dots the same size?
Rear uses two smaller dots flanking the front’s larger center dot for intuitive alignment.
Will these fit aftermarket slides?
Compatibility depends on dovetail specs—check your slide’s measurements against OEM Glock cuts.
Warranty & Shipping
Trijicon covers defects in materials/workmanship. USPS/FedEx shipping with adult signature required. No international sales.
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