The TandemKross Eagle Eye Fiber Optic Sight Set for the Taurus TX22 is a simple way to make a good pistol even more enjoyable – especially if you prefer irons and don’t want to mess with batteries, dot brightness, or an optic plate.
The TX22 is a first purchase for a lot of shooters for a reason: it’s affordable (often under $300), light, and fun. That also means plenty of owners are perfectly happy with the factory setup. Still, if you’ve ever wished the sights “popped” more in daylight – or you want an adjustable rear sight that’s easier to tune – these are a solid upgrade.
Quick note: If you’re shopping for sights because you ultimately want a dot, you may want to start here instead: Best Taurus TX22 Upgrades and my TX22 build / race gun parts guide. Fiber optics are great, but a dot (and a trigger) is where most people end up.
What You Get
This is a front and rear fiber optic sight set. The front uses a green pipe, and the rear uses dual red pipes. Both are replaceable. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation, and TandemKross includes the wrenches you need for installation and adjustment.
Weight: about 0.30 ounces for the set (light enough that it won’t change handling). The front sight sits slightly taller than factory, which can be helpful if you’re running a suppressor.
Compatibility: Read This Before You Buy
These sights are compatible with first gen Taurus TX22 and Taurus TX22 Competition models that use the large rear sight cut. If your slide has the narrow Glock-style rear sight cut, this set will not fit.
If you’re unsure, compare your rear sight cut to the product listing photos before ordering: Eagle Eye Fiber Optic Sight Set for TX22.
Build Quality
Like TandemKross’s other Eagle Eye sights, these are machined from aerospace-grade aluminum. I’ve run Eagle Eye sights on other platforms (including my Ruger PC Carbine), and durability hasn’t been a concern. The parts are nicely machined, cleanly finished, and free of rough edges.
The matte black anodizing looks good and holds up well. If you’re picky about glare, the serrations on the sights help, and the front also has grooves to reduce glare under overhead light.
Features and Sight Picture
The front sight uses a single green fiber optic pipe. The rear uses dual red fiber optic pipes. That color combo makes it easy to pick up the front sight quickly. The rear is adjustable with a small hex wrench for both windage and elevation. TandemKross also includes a drop-in peep sight option.
Installation of the Taurus TX22 Fiber Optic Sights
If you can field strip a TX22, you can install these at home. The front sight is retained by a screw from the underside of the slide. After clearing the pistol and removing the slide, I popped out the recoil assembly and barrel, which gave me access to the factory front sight screw. Installing the new front is just the reverse: insert the machine screw and brass washer from under the slide, thread into the sight base, align, and snug it down (don’t overtighten it). TandemKross includes a small wrench to help prevent over-torquing.
The factory rear sight is retained by a single center screw. Removing that allows the sight to slide out. Slide in the TandemKross rear sight, then tighten the screws in an alternating pattern to keep even pressure and maintain centering. As always, avoid over-tightening, but don’t leave it loose either.
Installation Video
Here’s a video showing the installation. As you can see, it’s straightforward and doesn’t require anything exotic beyond basic tools.
Adjusting the Rear Sight
In the center of the rear sight is the screw for elevation. Using the included wrench, turn it clockwise to adjust point of impact down, and counterclockwise to move point of impact up. On the side of the rear sight is the windage adjustment. To shift point of impact right, turn it clockwise (counterclockwise to shift left).
If you change ammo, your point of impact can change. For that reason, I keep the wrench in my range bag.
Range Results
Fiber optic sights shine in sunlight. Overhead light makes the pipes stand out, and these really do “pop.” The green front pipe is easy to track, and that helps with faster target acquisition. I did need minor adjustments to the rear sight, which is normal. Once dialed in, it hit to my point of aim.
In less-than-ideal lighting, the brighter sight picture is still a step up from the factory setup. Also, if you’re running a suppressor, the slightly taller front sight doesn’t hurt.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Bright fiber optic sight picture (green front, red rear)
- Fully adjustable rear sight (windage + elevation)
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Replaceable fiber optic pipes
- Slightly taller front sight can help with suppressor use
Cons
- Not compatible with slides that use the narrow Glock-style rear sight cut
- If you prefer a pure matte, low-glare finish, these are slightly glossier than I’d pick (not a dealbreaker)
Final Thoughts
If you want a brighter, faster sight picture on your TX22 without going to a red dot, the Eagle Eye fiber optic set is a solid upgrade. It’s easy to install at home, easy to adjust, and it makes the factory sights feel like the weakest part of the pistol.
If you want to get your own set, you can find them here: TandemKross Eagle Eye Fiber Optic Sight Set (TX22).
More Taurus TX22 Accessories
- Best Taurus TX22 Upgrades (Victory trigger, spring, extractor)
- TX22 Build / Race Gun Parts Guide
Why TandemKross?
TandemKross is committed to improving the function of popular firearms without skimping on quality. Their products are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime guarantee. If you’re building out a TX22 over time, they’re still one of the best sources for compatible parts.
I’d like to thank TandemKross for providing their products for my testing and evaluation.