How to Properly Install Sights on your Pistol

[thehobbygunsmith]

Hey guys, so i just uploaded a new video on my youtube channel on how to install sights on your pistol without the use of sight pushers. its very simple and not many tools are needed to complete the job. i hope this helps some of you out. If you havent already done so hit the subscribe button on my youtube channel to show some support and help the channel grow. Thanks guys.

 

[Col. Harrumph]

I haven't done this, but I wonder if filing a shallow notch across the face of your drift punch might alleviate the slipping-off that was troubling you.

(And thanks for the video!)

 

[thehobbygunsmith]

I haven't done this, but I wonder if filing a shallow notch across the face of your drift punch might alleviate the slipping-off that was troubling you.

(And thanks for the video!)

Thanks Could probably work to help get it in most of the way, but i always try to keep my punch face smooth so that there is no marring or transfer of residue from the brass.

 

[entropy]

Your video is improperly titled; the proper, professional way is to use a sight pusher. Have I done sight installs your way? Yes. My own, in my basement shop. When working in a proper gunsmith shop, I used the sight pusher. I did note the hobby in your username.

 

[thehobbygunsmith]

Your video is improperly titled; the proper, professional way is to use a sight pusher. Have I done sight installs your way? Yes. My own, in my basement shop. When working in a proper gunsmith shop, I used the sight pusher. I did note the hobby in your username.

It's not a big deal friend I know plenty of Gunsmiths, both personal friends of mine and other guys in the industry I've chatted with. And honestly it all depends on the firearm your working on. Blocks we used the sight pushers all day long because the sights are easy to move. But certain brands and models. Examples : Kimberly and Springfield have very tight sight fits from factory so to remove them you end up having to use punches especially with the Springfield XDS model. Installation you can do with either punches of sight pushers because you will fit them properly.