Ameriglo Defoor Glock sights slide in like any other standard iron sight set for Glocks. The front post installed quickly with a regular Glock hex head sight tool and a dab of thread locker, and the rear notch drifted in with a hammer and punch. Pretty simple stuff. The front sight might be only. As I mentioned earlier, the plastic factory front sight had started to get beaten up and deformed. After a couple of years, bumps, nicks and scratches had taken their toll on the relatively soft material, and the top edge was definitely less than uniform.
The Defoor Tactical sights fixed that problem immediately, and provided a crisp reference with a serrated shooter side. Carrying the pistol every day has put some miles on the steel rear sight. I carry in the appendix position with a Raven Eidolon, and over time my shirt has rubbed the top edge of the rear sight enough to remove the melonite surface treatment. I shoot my best groups at 25 yards with a light coating of sight black applied, to remove the glare from the rear sight.
About a year ago, I dropped the pistol with the sights installed and sent it skittering across the floor. When I picked it up, the rear sight had been shoved halfway off the rear of the slide, so I assume that it took a direct hit. Of course, with any non-adjustable iron sighting system like most pistol sights , where they place bullets is going to be an important consideration.
Burying my finger as far as possible in the trigger guard while maintaining a reasonable grip will get them close to the middle, but the sights still have to be nudged over a bit to get the group the rest of the way there. Elevation-wise, at 7 yards, these sights put the bullet right at the tip of the front sight post. They shoot a few inches higher than that with grain Speer Lawman, at the same distance.
Once I find something that works, I tend to stick with it. Naturally, your gun and your ammunition are likely going to shoot a little differently.
However, there are several sight options for you to choose from. After removing the Glock rear sight, you can now proceed to sight installation of your new rear sight. Make sure that your sight, like fiber optic, fits by checking if it sits flush with the back of the slide. Then, you can use the bench block and punch to avoid damaging the screw.
To counterweight the new sights, you may use a caliper to zero out your gun quickly. You can also center-set the sight by the slide. Keep adjusting each side with the caliper and sight pusher until it is centered and does not drop. Since the front sights are held with hexagonal screws, the only thing you will be needing is the Glock front sight tool.
This specialized tool is designed for tiny spaces. Its edges are flat, so they will avoid damaging the screws. You can easily pop out the front sight from the top of the slide once the screw is removed. In case it does not come off as expected, you may use aluminum punches to propel it. For the sight installation, use the Glock front sight tool to deal with the hex screws. Before putting up the hex screws, dab a tiny amount of blue Loctite on the threads.
Then insert the front site onto the slide where the dot is facing the rear sight. Fix the screws until finger-tight to make sure it does not move quickly.
If the front sight is not perfectly straight, you can twist it gently using a wrench. Get the barrel, and recoil spring, then place it in the right direction. Slide the rail on the frame and pull it back. You will then hear the click of a takedown lever.
Use a caliper to zero out the Glock pistol. After reassembling your Glock pistols with the new sight, cure the Loctite 24 hours before firing the gun. You can conduct a test fire at the range and adjust using the right tool if need be.
Yes, you can change the sights without any professional tools. Changing the sights is done mainly by firearms owners without the need for an expensive gunsmithing tool. You can use basic hand tools like pliers to remove the plastic screws. However, changing sights may need the right tool to perform a field strip on your Glocks. It would also prevent the damages like a marred slide when disassembling the Glock.
You can use a caliper to know if the new sights are perfectly centered on the slide. Our Big Dot rear sight for Glock pistols are designed for slip fit installation.
The two set screws will hold the sight in place, while the Loctite cures to keep the sight in place permanently. One major benefit of slip fit sights is that the installation is super easy! If you don't include the Loctite curing time, you can generally install these in under 15 minutes. Sometimes you don't even need a hammer to drive out the factory sight! We supply most of the tools needed saving you time, money, and effort. Be sure to oil your pistol and sights after completing an install, this ensures that you maintain the blueing and it will be less likely to rust.
It also ensures that you're properly caring for the finish of your firearm. Our goal with the budget install method was to use as many everyday items as possible. This alleviates the need to buy a ton of one-time use specialty items. Our R3D Night Sights were installed with the file to fit the method.
This is our preferred install method. It is usually just as fast as using a pusher tool for an experienced person. Our biggest tip for this type of installation, especially with minimal tools, is to file material off slowly and make light, precise hammer strikes.
We use blued steel instead of hard coated or anodized steel. This lets you file material off easily to get the proper fit. When hammering the sights into place hit sight on the dovetail, not the lamps! Be sure to line it up correctly before you start hammering away. Hitting the dovetail will help funnel the force to the important area, the area we want to move. R3D Night Sights are our most difficult set of sights to install. The dovetail is slightly over-sized for sight pusher tools, but we chose to install this set using the budget method to show just how easy installing your own sights can really be!
All it requires is time, patience, and a few hand tools! Remember, be sure to oil your pistol and sights after completing an install, this ensures that you maintain the blueing and it will be less likely to rust. Maintenance Tip: After the Loctite has cured overnight, coat the sights and slide in a small amount of oil.
0コメント