XS Sights F8 Handgun Night Sights for Smith & Wesson M&P Full Size and Compact
- Firearm Group:
- Handgun
- Firearm Make Fit:
- Smith & Wesson
- Finish-Color:
- Black
The XS Sights F8 handgun night sights for Smith & Wesson M&P full-size and compact pistols deliver what matters most in a defensive sight: fast, reliable target acquisition in any light. These night sights combine a high-contrast front sight with a wide-notch rear design that lets you focus where it counts—on the front post—and align quickly whether you're at the range in daylight or responding in low-light conditions. Built for shooters who carry and train seriously, the F8 is engineered to cut the time between recognizing a threat and breaking a shot.
The front sight features green tritium (which glows naturally in the dark) surrounded by a bright orange ring with photoluminescent particles that absorb ambient light and glow when it fades. The rear sight also houses green tritium and is designed with a rounded notch base that naturally draws your eye to the top edge for proper alignment. That rear sight ledge gives you a tactical advantage too—it's shaped to let you manipulate the slide one-handed if you ever need to. The rear sight overhangs slightly toward the shooter to shed glare away from your eye, keeping your sight picture clean even in bright conditions.
Installation is straightforward: you can press them in by hand or use a sight pusher tool. Once installed, they'll fit your standard holster without modification. The F8 works with S&W M&P, M&P M2.0, M&P Compact, and M&P M2.0 Compact models chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP.
Key Features
- Green tritium front and rear sight—glows in darkness without batteries or external light
- Bright orange outline on front sight for rapid acquisition in daylight to low-light transitions
- Wide rear notch for fast front-sight focus and alignment
- Photoluminescent particles glow when ambient light fades
- One-handed slide manipulation ledge on rear sight
- Rear sight overhang reduces glare reflection
- Compatible with standard holsters
- Hand or tool installation
Specifications
| Brand | XS Sights |
| Model | F8 |
| Sight Type | Tritium night sights |
| Compatible Firearms | Smith & Wesson M&P, M&P M2.0, M&P Compact, M&P M2.0 Compact |
| Compatible Calibers | 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP |
| Front Sight | Green tritium with orange photoluminescent ring |
| Rear Sight | Green tritium |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these night sights fit my Smith & Wesson M&P?
Yes. The XS F8 sights are designed for S&W M&P full-size and compact models, including M2.0 variants, in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Check your exact model and caliber against the compatibility list before ordering.
Do I need a sight pusher tool to install them?
No. The F8 sights can be installed by hand, though a sight pusher tool will make the job easier if you have one. Either method works.
How do the night sights work in the dark?
The front and rear sights contain green tritium, a radioactive isotope that glows continuously without needing batteries or external light. The orange ring on the front sight also includes photoluminescent particles that absorb ambient light during the day and glow when darkness falls, giving you multiple sight-picture options across different lighting conditions.
Will these sights work in my current holster?
Yes. The F8 sights are designed to fit in common holsters without modification.

