User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/18/2013 4:43:33 PM EDT
[#1]
I ain't no expert, but I believe they make a tool that presses the sight into place without having to beat it with a hammer.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/18/2013 4:45:47 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I ain't no expert, but I believe they make a tool that presses the sight into place without having to beat it with a hammer. Yeah.... I started watching videos on you tube and it looked so easy with a hammer and punch. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/18/2013 5:00:27 PM EDT
[#3]
Warren sights need to be fitted. Borrow a sight pusher to get it out. if you beat on it too hard you can break the tritium vial. Before you reinstall you need to pass the bottom of the sight over a file or stone. Once you remove enough metal to get it about 1/2 way in with light taps of your punch, use the pusher to move it the rest of the way.
But you tapped it in, so you can tap it out. You need a steel punch. and a bigger hammer The most important thing is to secure the slide in a solid vice. If the slide is moving it is much harder to tap out. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/18/2013 5:11:40 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Warren sights need to be fitted. Borrow a sight pusher to get it out. if you beat on it too hard you can break the tritium vial. Before you reinstall you need to pass the bottom of the sight over a file or stone. Once you remove enough metal to get it about 1/2 way in with light taps of your punch, use the pusher to move it the rest of the way. But you tapped it in, so you can tap it out. You need a steel punch. and a bigger hammer The most important thing is to secure the slide in a solid vice. If the slide is moving it is much harder to tap out. Ahhh...... I hope I can get it out! Thanks for the advice. Does anybody rent sight pushers? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/19/2013 6:02:40 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I ain't no expert, but I believe they make a tool that presses the sight into place without having to beat it with a hammer. Yeah.... I started watching videos on you tube and it looked so easy with a hammer and punch. haha I do the same thing! however, sight pusher is the way to go. Although, I must admit, I have considered using a hammer and punch many times before. I'm glad some form of ADD or simple forgetfulness prevented me from trying. or maybe it's because I don't own a vise. :) I would mess up so many guns if I had a vice! |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/19/2013 7:08:54 AM EDT
[#6]
I have a sight pusher on order and the G17 slide cooling down in the freezer. Hopefully, I can dislodge the stuck warren sight one wway or the other.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/20/2013 6:33:05 AM EDT
[#7]
Pics!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/20/2013 7:39:36 AM EDT
[#8]
I would definitely try to remove it and not push it in further without fitting it .
It usually does take much work with a small file. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/20/2013 9:34:54 AM EDT
[#9]
Don't be cheap. Buy a sight tool from Brownells.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/23/2013 3:12:18 PM EDT
[#10]
Current status of bubba'd glock:
I have a sightmaster pusher headed my way and I should get it tomorrow. I'm hoping it will dislodge the stuck sight. When I ordered the sight from Midway I missed the fine print and ASSumed that I would be able to drift it in. I have never filed anything to fit before, does anybody have any suggestions on technique as well as file type to use? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/23/2013 4:05:05 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Warren sights need to be fitted. Borrow a sight pusher to get it out. if you beat on it too hard you can break the tritium vial. Before you reinstall you need to pass the bottom of the sight over a file or stone. Once you remove enough metal to get it about 1/2 way in with light taps of your punch, use the pusher to move it the rest of the way. But you tapped it in, so you can tap it out. You need a steel punch. and a bigger hammer The most important thing is to secure the slide in a solid vice. If the slide is moving it is much harder to tap out. This. you need a solid vise. since those sights have a set screw to hold them, just file to fit and install them. no need for a sight pusher. a sight pusher is needed for those sights that are friction fit, and with out a set screw |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/23/2013 6:06:31 PM EDT
[#12]
OP,
Where are you in CO? If you're close to the metro area, I might be able to help you. I have the factory sight pusher you need to fix this unless the sights are just completely buggered up inside the dovetail. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/23/2013 6:08:48 PM EDT
[#13]
*IM also sent to OP.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
