Xs sight install

We'll walk you through two install methods. First, a benchtop vice install, AKA fancy tools method. Then, our budget method without a vice.

When we totaled up the price of each method we didn't include the cost of some basic items that you most likely already have at home. Like with any D. Remember, you can always remove more material, but you can't add it back! Be sure to use moderate hammer strikes and be careful not to hit your slide or fingers. If you hit a snag, call our tech line for help! With your purchase of most Glock XS Sights products excluding Minimalist and 3-Dot Night Sights you will find a front sight install tool, a tube of Red Loctite, and an Allen wrench if applicable in the packaging with your sights.

In this method we're assuming that you already have a benchtop vice at home, therefore we don't include that in the total cost. You'll also notice that we went pretty cheap on the tools we did buy, including a gunsmithing punch set. 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.

Our sights are blued steel and need oil to help prevent rusting. Given the sights are in stock, we quote two weeks, although many times we turn it around much quicker. While it is not required, it is recommended to at least call ahead to see if the sights you want to install are currently in stock. If necessary, we can pull and hold sights. If sights are backordered, you can preorder and we will notify you when it is appropriate to send in your slide for installation.

Should I ship my slide or my whole firearm? What shipping method should I use for my slide? Since your slide is just a hunk of metal, the carrier does not matter; however, use a good heavy box with a lot of padding. The sorting machines will tumble the slide around and it will tear open the envelope. Use a box! We need you to include a note or a copy of our Installation Form with the following, legibly written:. Email tech xssights.

On semiautomatic firearms, please ship the slide only. We need you to include a note or a copy of our Installation Form with the following, legibly written: Your Name. Your Address, per federal regulations, the firearm must be returned to you and cannot be forwarded on to another person or shop.