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Posted: 8/9/2014 11:59:09 PM EDT
I just picked up the Leupold Deltapoint sight and plan to attach it to my XD Tactical 357sig but would appreciate any feedback on removing the rear sight/dovetail and installing the dovetail base (5A) for the Deltapoint.  What kind of tools are needed/preferred?


Brian
Link Posted: 8/23/2014 10:04:47 PM EDT
[#1]
Well I got home last week and set about replacing the rear sight with the DeltaPoint.  I used the largest punch and just tapped it out with no problem.  Attached the DeltaPoint as per the instructions, again, no problem.  

I didn't get a chance to take it to the range but I'll be back home in a couple weeks and plan to test it then.  I also hope to have my new RRA LAR-15.


Brian
Link Posted: 8/23/2014 10:53:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Interesting.   Thanks for the feedback.

I tried once to use a punch tool on my XD but the rear sight did not move a bit.

So I also have been looking for solutions.

Did you have to punch the sight hard or it came out easily?




Link Posted: 8/25/2014 8:43:40 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm not sure where my hammer went so I used a large crescent wrench to smartly tap the punch.  Not a gentle tap but not crushing it either.  I did put the slide in a wood jawed vice and it took maybe 10 taps to knock it out.


Brian
Link Posted: 8/25/2014 9:35:21 PM EDT
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I'm not sure where my hammer went so I used a large crescent wrench to smartly tap the punch.  Not a gentle tap but not crushing it either.  I did put the slide in a wood jawed vice and it took maybe 10 taps to knock it out.


Brian
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Thanks!  I'll give it a try.

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