AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights – Superb Green Front, Black Rear Set

Description

The AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights are an extra-tall iron sight set for most Glock pistols. The front sight is .407 inch tall with a green tritium lamp surrounded by a black outline, and the rear is a .507 inch flat black blade. The height is designed to co-witness with many slide-mounted red dots and to see over most pistol suppressors.

AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights Overview

Factory Glock sights are too short to be seen through a red dot window or over the top of a suppressor. AmeriGlo 5XL sights raise both the front and rear so the iron sight picture appears in the lower part of the optic window, giving you a backup aiming system if the red dot battery dies or the lens gets covered in mud, rain or snow. The same height lets you aim past the top of a suppressor body.

Green Tritium Front, Black Rear

The front sight carries a green tritium vial that glows in low light without batteries or charging. Green is the color most visible to the human eye in darkness. The black outline around the lamp gives a crisp, high-contrast post in daylight rather than a bright ring that can wash out against light backgrounds. The flat black serrated rear stays out of the way so your eye goes straight to the front sight, a setup many defensive shooters prefer.

Using With a Red Dot

Whether these sights co-witness exactly with your optic depends on the dot height and the mounting plate. On many common optics-ready Glock setups, the irons appear near the bottom of the window. Check the deck height of your specific red dot and plate before ordering if a precise co-witness matters to you.

Installation

Glock front sights install with a small hex screw from inside the slide, while the rear sight is drifted in the dovetail. A dedicated rear sight pusher makes the job easier and avoids marring the slide. After installation, confirm the point of impact at your usual defensive distance; tall sights can shift impact slightly compared with factory sights.

Holster Fit

Taller sights can rub or catch in some holsters designed for factory-height sights. Most optics-cut holsters have the clearance needed for suppressor-height irons, but confirm fit before carrying.

Training Tips

Practice drawing and finding the dot, then practice the same drill with the optic turned off so you learn to pick up the tall irons quickly. Dry fire at home, keep a spare tool in your range bag, and remember that short sessions at the range build the habit faster than occasional long sessions. A consistent grip and head position will make both sighting systems faster.

Honest Limitations

Tritium slowly dims over the years and is typically rated for a service life in the range of a decade. The rear is plain black with no tritium, which some shooters prefer and others do not. Fit varies on some Glock models, so confirm compatibility with your pistol. Distributor listings describe this set for most Glock models.

Specifications

• Brand: AmeriGlo
• Model: 5XL Tall Suppressor-Height Sight Set
• UPC: 644406911814
• Front: .407 in tall, green tritium with black outline
• Rear: .507 in tall, flat black
• Fits: Most Glock pistols (confirm model)
• Use: Red dot co-witness and suppressor clearance

Before You Buy

Confirm your Glock model and your red dot height if co-witness matters. Pistol sights are not firearms, so no FFL transfer is needed and they ship straight to your door.

Who It Is For

The AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights are a great fit for Glock owners running a slide-mounted optic or a suppressor who want a tall, high-visibility backup sight picture.

Buy the AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the AmeriGlo 5XL Tall Glock Tritium Sights online, or browse our optics section for red dots, sights and accessories. For factory details, visit AmeriGlo.