XS Sights Ships ACRO Plate for Gen6 Glocks and R3D 2.0 Sights for 43X/48
XS Sights has released two new Glock accessories that are available now: an ACRO footprint optic plate for Glock Gen6 pistols and R3D 2.0 night sights for Glock 43X and 48 COA models. Both products launched during the company's Glocktober sale. For owners running red dots on Gen6 frames or upgrading the iron sights on slimline Glocks, this is a direct fit without machining or gunsmithing. The timing lines up with a promotional window, so pricing and availability can shift.
Key Details
The ACRO plate is built to the ACRO footprint, the standard mount pattern for compact optics, which means it works with any red dot that uses that interface. Gen6 is the newest generation of Glock pistols, so this plate fills a gap for owners who want to run an optic without waiting for aftermarket adoption. The R3D 2.0 night sights target the Glock 43X and 48 COA, two popular concealed-carry platforms with slim slides that limit sight options. Both items are part of XS Sights' existing lineup, extended to new Glock platforms rather than introduced as a new product category.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
If you carry a Gen6, you now have a factory-compatible path to a red dot through a mounting plate instead of a slide cut or a third-party milling job. Carriers who want better low-light sight picture on a 43X or 48 COA have a second option beyond plain steel or basic tritium. Competitors shooting open or carry divisions should check whether their match rules permit the plate and sights, since optic and sight rules vary by sanctioning body. Buyers should confirm the exact Gen6 model and the specific optic they plan to run before ordering, because footprint compatibility depends on the plate matching the red dot's screw pattern. Read the fitment notes closely, then pick the optic.
DownRange Analysis
Accessory makers keep filling the gap left by slow factory optic cuts, and XS is doing it at the right moment: Gen6 owners want optics now, not after another model year. The plate approach also reduces the risk of a bad slide cut, which matters for resale and warranty. Sight upgrades for the 43X and 48 COA are an easy win, since tritium and high-visibility front posts are low-cost, high-impact changes for concealed carry. Before buying during a sale, verify the return policy and confirm compatibility with your exact optic. Discounts are useful, but a fitment mistake costs more than the savings.
