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Post by TBT on Jul 29, 2007 20:14:09 GMT -5
Hey all. I'm really thinking about getting some TFO's for my G19 and was wondering if I really need to get a sight pusher tool thingy or if I can install these by hand myself. I can buy a sight tool, but I can't see needing to use it that often. Doesn't seem worth it really, they are as much as the sights.
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Post by TA on Jul 29, 2007 20:55:27 GMT -5
TBT,
I cannot tell you how many broken TFO's I have seen just this year from customers and gunsmiths smacking them with a hammer and punch. You may get away with it, but you may not. We have a very good relationship with Tru-Glo, so we have been allowed to warranty the broken sights, so far.
The ampules that contain the tritium are glass and can crack from extreme blows. They handle the shock of the gun firing, but a side blow with a hammer and punch seem to crack them. This really goes for all night sights, but I have personally seen more TFO's break for some reason.
Also, not all sight pushers will work with TFO's because of their width.
Just some food for thought.
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Post by TBT on Jul 30, 2007 19:09:51 GMT -5
Ugh. So I'm going to have to spend another 80 on a tool to use once. Heh. Maybe I can resell it on gunbroker and get some money back. What tool do I need? Do you carry it? I saw you had the TFO's on there.
I don't even understand how the sights go on there. The back one looks like it can be tapped in and out but the front has no channel ... so I'm not sure how it works.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jul 30, 2007 22:37:47 GMT -5
TBT; I have a rule about buying some tools. If the cost of the tool far exceeds that for which it will see use, I will find a professional to perform the work. The sight pusher is a good example. Beware of those who might be in the employment of a place who has access to sight pushers, who might also offer to do the deed for a minimal fee. My brother let one such person install a set of Tritiums on a brand new two tone Sig 229 and the guy removed the factory sights from the wrong side. My brother approached him about this later and the guy only offered an apology.
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Post by TA on Jul 31, 2007 9:38:13 GMT -5
DA gives good advice. You may want to see if you can find a gunsmith to install them. It should only cost $20-30, but make sure they have a pusher.
The front sight on many Glocks are screw on. The old plastic sight is just pushed out from the bottom of the slide and the new one is screwed on with a narrow wall nut driver. A little lock-tite on the threads is a good idea. Don't use the permanent lock-tite because you will never get it off without damaging the front sight.
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