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Rethink Sight Alignment: The Ameriglo i-Dot Advantage | AMERIGLO I-DOT TRITIUM SET
For decades, shooters have been trained to align three dots—two rear, one front—before pressing the shot. But in a high-stress defensive situation, your brain craves simplicity. The Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set delivers exactly that: radical simplicity.
The “i-Dot” (Instinctive Dot) system eliminates the clutter of traditional three-dot sights. By removing one rear dot, Ameriglo has created a sight picture that aligns with your natural point of aim. When you see one dot floating in the rear notch, you know you’re on target. It’s faster, more intuitive, and requires less conscious thought—exactly what you need when seconds matter.
The i-Dot System: How It Works
The genius of the Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set lies in its deliberate asymmetry. Your eye is naturally drawn to the front sight. The single rear dot serves only as a confirmation tool, not a distraction.
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Single Rear Dot (Green Tritium, No Outline): The rear sight features a single green tritium lamp centered in a .180″ wide notch. There is no white outline, no second dot to confuse your peripheral vision. In low-light conditions, you see only one glowing dot in the rear—your cue that the front sight is properly centered.
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Front Sight (Green Tritium with White Outline): The front blade features a bright green tritium lamp surrounded by a high-visibility white outline. This combination ensures the front sight dominates your field of view in both daylight (white outline) and darkness (tritium glow).
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The “Lollipop” Effect: When aligned correctly, the front dot appears to “float” directly above the single rear dot, creating a figure-8 or lollipop shape. This visual cue is unmistakable and tells your brain “shoot now” faster than any three-dot system ever could.
Engineered for Precision: The .180″ Rear Notch
The i-Dot isn’t just about dot configuration; it’s about precision engineering. The .180″ rear notch is carefully calculated to provide:
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Generous Light Channels: Allows plenty of light to pass on either side of the front sight for fast alignment in bright conditions.
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Precision Centering: The single rear dot forces you to center the front post naturally, improving accuracy over traditional “combat” sights where shooters might misalign the three dots.
Tactical Design Features
Beyond the innovative dot configuration, the Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set is built with professional-grade features:
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Extended Rear Sight Profile: The rear sight extends to the very end of the slide, providing a longer sight radius for improved accuracy. This also creates a “shelf” that can be used for one-handed slide manipulation against a belt or table edge—a critical feature for malfunction clearance.
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Under-Cut Glare Reduction: The rear sight face features an under-cut design specifically engineered to eliminate glare. Whether you’re shooting into the sun or under harsh indoor lighting, this anti-glare cut ensures a sharp, crisp sight picture.
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Standard i-Dot Front Width: This set features the standard .125″ wide front sight (100 series), compatible with most Glock models and holsters.
Fit Your Glock Perfectly
The Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set is available for a wide range of Glock pistols. Choose your frame size above for a direct factory-replacement fit.
For Standard Frame Glocks: 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39
For Large Frame Glocks: 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Ameriglo
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Model: i-Dot Tritium Set
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Configuration: Single Rear Dot / Single Front Dot
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Rear Sight: Green Tritium Lamp (No Outline), .180″ Rear Notch
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Rear Sight Features: Extended to slide end, under-cut face for glare elimination
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Front Sight: Green Tritium Lamp with White Outline
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Front Sight Width: .125″ (Standard 100 Series)
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Material: Solid Steel
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Finish: Matte Black
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Installation: Direct replacement for factory Glock dovetail
Compatibility Options:
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Option 1 (Standard Frame): Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39
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Option 2 (Large Frame): Glock 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the i-Dot different from traditional 3-dot night sights?
A: Traditional 3-dot sights require you to align three dots horizontally. The Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set uses only one rear dot. You simply center the front dot above the single rear dot. This reduces visual clutter and speeds up target acquisition by leveraging your brain’s natural pattern recognition.
Q: Will I still be accurate with only one rear dot?
A: Absolutely—many shooters find they are more accurate. The single rear dot acts as a reference point. Your eye automatically centers the front post in the .180″ notch, and when the front dot sits directly above the rear dot, you have a perfect sight picture. It eliminates the common error of misaligning three dots.
Q: What is the advantage of the extended rear sight?
A: The extended design serves two purposes. First, it increases the sight radius (distance between front and rear sight), which improves mechanical accuracy. Second, it provides a positive purchase point for one-handed slide manipulation—a critical emergency technique.
Q: What does “under-cut face to eliminate glare” mean?
A: The face of the rear sight (the side facing you) has a special angled cut underneath the notch. This prevents light from reflecting off the rear sight surface and into your eye, which can blur or obscure the sight picture. It ensures you see a sharp, clear notch every time.
Q: Will these sights fit my Glock 43X or 48?
A: The standard i-Dot set listed above is designed for standard and large-frame Glocks. For slimline models like the 43X, 48, and 42, please check our separate listing for Ameriglo i-Dot Sights for Slimline Glocks or contact our toll-free line for assistance.
Q: How long do the tritium inserts last?
A: Tritium has a half-life of approximately 12 years. This means your Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set will glow brightly for over a decade before gradually dimming. Ameriglo uses high-quality tritium lamps for consistent, long-lasting illumination. AMERIGLO I-DOT TRITIUM SET Now Instock
Why Buy From ArmsCor USA?
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Authorized Ameriglo Dealer: 100% Authentic Products with Full Manufacturer Warranty
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i-Dot Specialists: Our team understands the unique i-Dot system and can answer all your questions
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Fast Shipping: Most orders processed within 24 hours
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Toll-Free Support: Call us for expert fitment advice before you buy
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Competitive Pricing: The best gear at the right price
Installation Note
The Ameriglo i-Dot Tritium Set is designed as a direct factory replacement for your Glock’s original sights. Installation requires a quality sight pusher tool or punch and hammer. If you are not comfortable performing the installation yourself, we recommend consulting a qualified gunsmith. Call us for recommendations!







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