TNVC has had a long relationship with the folks at VTAC. In fact, we are proud to count them as personal friends. Over the years, they have released some incredibly innovative products. But, their latest release, the Viking Sight, is one of the best! The Viking Sight is a new take on pistol sights and truly shows that someone had their thinking cap on. Currently available for the Smith & Wesson M&P series of pistols (more makes and models to follow), these are drop-in replacement iron sights that take functionality to a whole new level and literally need to be experienced to be believed.



At first glance, the Viking Sights look complicated. I admit that I was skeptical when I first saw them. I mean, after all: there's six dots. But, knowing who designed them, I knew there was more than meets the eye. I got behind the sights and was amazed that my eyes immediately were on target and drawn to the front sight blade. My eyes saw all six dots, but my brain only saw the top three fiber optic dots. Cool. Now, I have never been a big fan of fiber optic dot sights because they are lousy at night, but they are great for competition because they draw your focus in daylight than any other type of sight. OK, so the sights were fast and my mind wasn't getting fouled up by the six dots (I actually had to really focus my brain to "see" all six dots. The bottom three naturally disappeared when I pointed the gun). But, the vast majority of my operational work in my previous life took place at night and I currently work for a night vision company. So, how did these expensive sights work in low light? I stayed behind the sights and began walking from a lit room across the hallway into a dark room. Holy Shit! All of the sudden my brain was seeing the lower three tritium dots! the transition point was imperceptible. The transition was the smoothest I have ever seen on a pistol.



OK, OK, but we're a night vision company. Why are we selling pistol iron sights? Good question. Most folks don't realize it, but it is possible to engage targets/threats using pistol iron sights while wearing night vision goggles! It's not ideal, but then again; neither is combat. You use what works and along the way, you pick up little tricks. Using tritium iron sights, you can successfully engage with a pistol while wearing NVG's. And, since Night Vision, without peripheral gear, is a liability, we wanted to make sure our customers have access to the best night vision support gear. That, and these things are just that cool If you want to learn to shoot pistol irons with NVG's, come to one of our classes.

Back to the sights. The Viking Sights are well made, machined steel. All edges are chamfered and corners are rounded making them ideal for carry. I have a set on both my work gun and CCW and there are no snag hazards. The back faces are serrated to diminish glare. The front face of the rear sight is flat to allow for one handed slide manipulation off a belt or holster. These sights are a bit taller than the stock M&P sights, measuring in at 0.25" tall. But, they still fit fine in my Safariland and Comp-Tac holsters with room to spare.

To sum it all up, these sights are tits. Are they expensive relative to other night sights? Yes. Are some guys gonna spend more time making clever remarks about what else they could buy with that money? Yes. Are they overlooking the total functionality of the Viking Sights and how much faster the combination dots are than regular night sight? Most definitely. I have tried a lot of other night sights, but these are the first ones I have stepped back and said "Holy shit, we have to offer these on our site." They really have to be seen to be believed.

Anyway, here they are. They will rock your socks off.

Truglo TFO. A friend of mine runs them on his XDm, and likes them.

hopefully they will make a Beretta PX4 set, i would buy them

I've heard about problems with these coming off of the M&P's. I was interested if they end up releasing for glocks but that news concerned me.

I bought my M&P VTAC in mid December. On the first day at the range, the fiber optic in the front sight fell out on round 22. I called S&W Customer Service, and they were very apoligetic, and sent me a FedEx tag to return the pistol for warranty repair.

I got the pistol back day before yesterday. Today I went to the range, and at approximately round 35, the fiber optic AGAIN fell out of the front sight! Needless to say I'm NOT a happy camper.

The pistol itself has functioned flawlessly, with approximately 300 rounds down range. The sights in principle are great, but the workmanship leaves something to be desired. As long as the fiber optic stays in the front sight, they are awesome, that just doesn't seem to happen very often.

I'll be contacting S&W again tomorrow to return the pistol. I am going to demand they replace the VTAC sights with the new Trijicon HD sights. It won't be a true VTAC pistol any more, but at least I will be able to shoot it!!

I'll keep you posted...

Has anyone else had issues with the fiber optic falling out? I'm about 2 seconds away from ordering a set..Also currious if it will clear a AAC .45 Tirant Can?

If the optic falls out i'm not going to waste my time and I'll just order a set of adjustable sights....


I run my duty gun hard. The past year it has been the most reliable weapon I've ever used. I'm currious to try out these sights, but if they are going to fail and fall apart, I'm not wanting to waste my time and money.

I'm abit concerned too. I ordered a new VTAC monday and I've heard some of the talk about the sights falling off. I just got it for the finish and if I have issues with the sights it's getting some Trijicon HDs.

Like anything that we buy, you could potentially get a lemon. But don't be too concerned with the few lemons out there. The sights are phenomenal.

Personally I use Glocks but I have shot M&Ps extensively and have used the VTACs on occasion. I still remember the first time I shot with them on my buddies custom M&P9. Keyholing five shots at about 15 yards on a VTAC target head. Made me a believer instantly.

I don't think the sights will clear your can but they should still work fine because of how your eyes work. You know how you can sort of "see through" your gun when you have both eyes open? You'll probably just look through the suppressor while your staring at that beautiful green dot floating over your target!

Get them!

Also I don't see these coming out for Glock anytime soon. VTAC has a contract with S&W and the sights are propietary for now. Hopefully something similar can be developed for us Glock lovers.

i put 1800 rounds through my vtac in costa ludus handgun 1, no problems whats so ever during the day the fibers kicks ass

Does anyone know if these are going to be able to clear a suppressor?

I bought mine used and the first shot, the front fiber optic rod fell out. How do I "glue" it back in? really need an answer, don't want to send it back. griffinrampant1 gmale dot comm.

I would also like to know if they clear a can.