Siglite Night Sight Adjustments

[rokeacpe]

HELP!!

I just bought a new Sig 239 9mm with the Siglite night sights. They are suppose to be adjustable, but there are no instructions. Two questions:

1. Short of buying an expensive tool from Sig, what do I use to adjust them? Pliers? Sledgehammer?

2. Where can I find instructions/user info for the sights?

Thanks.

 

[Supertac45]

Fixed sights can be drifted using the proper tool. Anything less like pounding can destroy the vials that hold the Tritium.

 

[AK103K]

You can get a tool that is basically the exact same thing as SIG sells, for about $80. Mine looks just like the one they sell (and I'm pretty sure the same company makes it), and works very well at replacing and adjusting the sights.

While I know others have done it, I would not be pounding on the night sights with a hammer and punch. The standard sights woundnt be an issue.

The tool has witness marks for an initial windage zero. I've replaced the sights on a bunch of guns now, and only had one that was not zeroed by using the marks. That gun also had a weird sight number combo on it, and the rear was not centered when I got it. Its still not, but its now zeroed for me.

If your looking to change the elevation of the sights, you will need to get a new front sight of the proper height. There is a chart in the back of your manual that explains the differences in impact between them.

 

[rokeacpe]

Thanks AK. Can you give me anymore information on the make of your tool and where I might find it??

 

[AK103K]

Its made by MGW and I got it over at Top Glock, but they dont seem to be showing them there any more.

Midway has them, in stock, but for about $120.

This is the tool I have....

(It says "rear sight tool", but it actually does both front and rear. The smaller notch next to the big one is for the front sight.)
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=196518&t=11082005

This place also shows them, and at $90. Its a different color, but looks to be the same thing. The model numbers they show match the ones on my box. I havent dealt with them, so your on your own there.

http://www.sigpistols.com/item/42974_MGW_Tools_MGW_SIGHT_TOOL_FOR_SIG_SA.aspx


If your a member over at the SIG Forum, this might also be an alternative. Some members will loan out their tools. Dont know the particulars, but heres the link.
http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/150601935/m/464101469

 

[rokeacpe]

Thanks again AK...You're information is greatly appreciated.