New sights on HK45 Tactical

[Archer1440]

For a few years now it seems the HK45 tactical model (with a suppressor-ready barrel) has only been offered with a low-profile 3-dot Meprolight sight set, unsuitable for use with a can.

This new CB date code example I just acquired came from the factory with an apparently new model XS suppressor-height tritium sight set, which didn’t appear on the product image associated with my order, but was a very pleasant surprise.

The sight is fully serrated in the rear with two discreet tritium tubes, and a fast-to-pick-up luminescent front ring around a larger front tritium tube on the serrated front sight. I think it makes for a very good sight picture in low light, and the rear tubes are not noticeable in daylight.

This sight is much like a Trijicon HD-XR set, only much taller, and using a fairly wide square rather than U-shaped rear notch. It even has a very HD-like recurved racking hook on the rear sight. No sharp edges at all. Works fine with my P30 AIWB holsters and PHLster AIWB and OWB Floodlights.

Sights seem regulated for a combat hold at 10 yards and a split-the-middle hold at 25 shooting full-power 230 grain ball.

[FreedomFries]

My VP9T came with the Meprolights. Those sights sound better. What is the finish? Melonite or some blued or black oxide type finish?

[Archer1440]

The finish seems to match the slide. Seems well executed.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Cool 'upgrade', can you post a pic with the rear sight shown in focus? Seems a mile high but I guess that's necessary running a can, wonder if it would cowitness a dot if you had it milled.

[fly out]

Interesting. That's the first I've seen of them.

I'm sure virtually everyone on PF knows this, but for someone who might not, in HK-world a date code of CB denotes 2021 manufacture. C = 2 and B = 1. 2020 was CA.

[Archer1440]

Cool 'upgrade', can you post a pic with the rear sight shown in focus? Seems a mile high but I guess that's necessary running a can, wonder if it would cowitness a dot if you had it milled.

Sure. You’re right, they’re pretty high, but not much more than the suppressor-height sights on the VP9. I think they would provide a usable lower 1/3rd co-witness with an RMR, and I’m looking into getting it milled for just that.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Sure. You’re right, they’re pretty high, but not much more than the suppressor-height sights on the VP9. I think they would provide a usable lower 1/3rd co-witness with an RMR, and I’m looking into getting it milled for just that.

Was the model you purchased billed as having Night Sights and 2 magazines?

I'm looking out there now and there's quite a few out there with this for specs and want the model you ended up with...

https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/...1-dasa-ns-10rd

[Archer1440]

Yes, it was. Just check to see what the manufacture date was on the specific one you’re looking at- older stock might not have the current sights.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Yes, it was. Just check to see what the manufacture date was on the specific one you’re looking at- older stock might not have the current sights.

I'm pretty sure it will be as you say, because all the online retailers I am finding them at must sell a large volume at a very low margin and everything is likely to be new stock rather than NOS. I'll have no way of knowing what I get until I order so rolling the dice a bit here even though I feel confident enough to chance it.