adjusting/installing pistol sights

[07JKX]

so most of my pistols hae the standard dovetail groove for the sights. It is a simple as drifting them with punch to remove/install? or is there a particular tool that would make it easier/less likely to damage the weapon?

 

[ngcsugrad09]

Depends on the pistol. Some are easy, some need a hydraulic press.

 

[07JKX]

sig 220 and 229

 

[NGIB]

Sig sights generally come out pretty easy with a small hammer and nylon tipped punch. If you're working with night sights, you'll want to use a sight pusher...

 

[07JKX]

thanks for the heads up! I appreciate it!

 

[ngcsugrad09]

If you want to splurge, MGW makes an excellent sight pusher tool for front and rear. Be careful on the front sight as I've seen a few that were snapped by people not being cautious. Do you have a vise to lock the slide in.

 

[jsquared]

I had to have my P238 sights adjusted by a smith, they were tighter than hail. With the sight tool running around $75, its really a lose-lose.

 

[07JKX]

i was just looking at prices of the sight pushers... once a smith installs em... I assume they should be pretty dead on right? If not I assume minor adjustments could be made via nylon punch.

Based on the tools I would need, I think I will just take it to a smith. THanks all

 

[Chickamauga]

Sig sights generally come out pretty easy with a small hammer and nylon tipped punch. If you're working with night sights, you'll want to use a sight pusher...

Sig sights generally come out pretty easy with a small hammer and nylon tipped punch. If you're working with night sights, you'll want to use a sight pusher...

Thanks NGIB. I'll take mine to a gunsmith too. I have night sights and someone did a poor job of installing. GO NOLES!