Gear 10-8 Performance VTAC M&P Rear Sights (2020 Update) Recoil Staff April 2, 2013 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. 10-8 Performance focuses more on 1911 sights and Glock sights. In addition, magazine pads for the Smith & Wesson M&P line of pistols is offered. 10-8 Performance has released a new rear sight specifically for the Smith & Wesson M&P VTAC. The rear sight replaces the 4-dot fiber optic and tritium square notch factory sight with a serrated, plain black .140″ U notch model. The tall rear sight's U notch is cut extra deep to work with the 2-dot VTAC front sight. The 10-8 Peformance sight is not designed to be a suppressor height sight or backup irons for mini red-dot optics. MSRP for the 10-8 S&W VTAC M&P rear sight is $48.75. 2020 Update: 10-8 Performance focuses on 1911 sights and Glock sights and considers them its flagship line of products. In addition, magazine pads for the Smith & Wesson M&P line of pistols are offered (Glock mag pads are also available). Parts and magazines are in the company's lineup for the STI 2011 line of pistols. 10-8 offers the following advice when thinking about how to choose aftermarket sights for your 1911, Glock or M&P: With all these choices available, what is one to choose? The pairing of a .125″ wide front and .140″ rear is one of the most popular setups, and provides an excellent balance of speed and precision. This would be the across the board recommendation for 90% of shooters until they learn to develop their own particular preferences. The next most popular pairing is the .115″ wide front and .140″ rear, and is our recommendation for experienced shooters who like a narrower front sight which covers less of the target area. Older shooters with middle aged presbyopia may find relief with a bright fiber optic front sight in .125″ width and a .156″ notch rear. If more light is needed and distance accuracy is less of a concern, a thinner front sight like a .115″ could be used. 10-8 Performance is something of a boutique parts dealer for specific makes and models of handguns. You'll find an assortment of armorers' tools at 10-8, including armorer block and Glock front sight nut driver. In conjunction with gun parts, 10-8 offers the following training: Pistol/Carbine Performance Pistol Optics 1911 Duty Tune and Armorer 1911/2011 Performance STI 2011 Factory Armorer Certification STI 2011 Performance, LE CQB (LE/Mil Only) About The company has an interesting history. It was founded by retired FBI Special Agent Hilton Yam, who worked on the Bureau's SWAT and was a senior firearms instructor. Learn more here. www.10-8performance.com Corey Graff contributed to this article. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
