Posted: 11/17/2008 3:27:20 AM EDT
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how hard is it to put these on? should i just pay a shop to do it, i'm either gonna get some trijicons or meprolights
they're goin on a G20 thanks |
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You just need the right tool for the job, and the tool usually costs about what a gunsmith charges for Glock sight installation.
It is so simple that shops selling the night sights may install them for free when you buy from them. If you buy the tool you can use it again, share with friends and adjust your sights at the range if needed. |
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If you buy the sights from a reputable gun shop, they should include installation for free, or at a small cost. The front sight has a small wedge type pin which needs to be removed with a small pair of needle nose pliers.
The new sights are easy to install. The rear will slide on with a sight tool. (I do not trust using a punch and hammer like some say to use). The front usually screws on with some red lock tight. Easy install. If you know someone who has these tools, they will do it for you no problem. If you want to come to Florida, I will install them for you. 
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I installed mine without much trouble. The front was simple, no issues at all. I couldnt find my brass punch, and having no patience, used a steel punch for the rear sight. I did scratch it a bit, but nothing major. I have a cheap dial caliper that i used to make sure it was centered.
But if you dont have the at least a vise, and a brass punch, take advantage of the offer above. That is very generous. |
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All good advices here.
To reiterate what's been said, if you don't have other Glocks or don't plan on adding more to the stable I'd check w/ your local shop and have them do it. Hopefully, they'll do it for free w/ the purchase of their sights. If you don't mind being w/o your Glock for about 1-2 weeks then send it in to Glock and have them do it for their fee. Otherwise, you can always get a sight tool and do it yourself. I have many Glocks and do all the sight changes myself; in short the tool pays for itself. I don't agree with 'pounding' the sights. |
I did my own install.I Use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the front sight off, the new front uses a small bolt and most sight kits come with the front install tool. For the rear I usually put my gun in the vice using a couple of wood blocks to cinch the slide down. I usually use a dental instrument to scribe a small mark on either side of the rear sight and being made of plastic a few taps with a punch and a hammer will do the job, the sight usually comes off with little effort at all for me. I've had a few different types of rear sights one type use a a 2 piece type sight with a allen type set screw which when you install it and tighten the lock screw it locks the sight down and the other type you have to drift it in with either a punch or the expensive install tool, I use the hammer and pucnh and I've never had any issues using this method and my guns are right on the money for me.
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