Cheap but decent universal sight pusher?

[dchang0]

I'm looking for a low-cost, decent-quality universal sight pusher for use on front AND rear sights on several different models of gun (Glock, Sig, S&W).

What models should I look at? I don't want to spend more than $100, and $50-75 would be awesome. It's not going to get a whole lot of use, so I don't need a gunsmith's grade of tool--I merely want to be able to bring it to the range with me and dial in the night sights I'm upgrading my guns to (Tru-Glo, Tritium Fiber Optic).

Thanks in advance!

[rkt88edmo]

I haven't seen a universal for that price, probably would ahve to build one yourself to emet the criteria.

Buy a few brass punches and fine files for the rear sights, and the appropriate size nut drivers for the front sights, thats all you'll need. At a minimum. Fancy sight pushers are very handy, but not a necessity.

[elsolo]

Hammer, vise, and a brass punch.
Yeah, tritium vials*can* break or come loose with the impact, I haven't broke one yet. Don't be an ape fisted hammer swinger.


No need to take tools to the range. Figure out where the POI needs to go, do the basic math, and carefully smack the rear sight (or file the front), measure to get it right. The Brownell's catalog has the math formula if you can't deduce it yourself.

[dchang0]

Thanks, guys--didn't know that Brownells had the formula handy. That's all I really need, then.

[dchang0]

Jeebus, how hard do I have to whack at this thing? I can't seem to remove the rear sight--was it glued on or something? How carefully is "carefully smack the rear sight?"

[elsolo]

Jeebus, how hard do I have to whack at this thing? I can't seem to remove the rear sight--was it glued on or something? How carefully is "carefully smack the rear sight?"

It's all about how solid the vise is mounted.

I use a machinst's vise and set it on the concrete floor.
The same vise mounted to a very sturdy wooden workbench moves too much apparently (it seems solid, but moves just a tad).

[rkt88edmo]

Some sights are oversize, you may need to do a tiny bit of careful filing.

[dchang0]

Ah, thanks guys! I was using a wooden workbench. I'll give it a try on concrete then and use a little filing to help.

[Joe]

From the looks of it my Sig is going to need to have the rear sight moved. Right out of the box I looked at the sights and the rear sight is obviously not centered. They are Sig night sights so I'm afraid of breaking them. Anyone have one of the sig sight adjusters for the sig pro i can borrow

[mtenenhaus]

Joe, i bet someone on the sigforum might. Its worth a try.

[dchang0]

Hey guys, I found this link to build your own cheapo sight pusher from common materials. Perfect for those of us who only need to install/adjust our sights once or twice.

http://www.geocities.com/elmgrove1765/project7/project7.html

And this is a link to a place that RENTS high-end pushers.

http://bpcustomshop.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_42

And I found this link to an inexpensive universal sight pusher from a Calguns archived message (thanks be to Google!)--it's near my price range.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=17840&st=694-000-001&s=41891

[s281c]

The B&J one is useless I have one I bought tried it once and threw it back in the box.

I've got a couple of the MGW ones, the Sig one seems to work fine, but I ended up buying the Meprolight one and that works flawlessly, although Kimber sights are a ***** to move.

Joe....I've got a MGW that works with SIG's although I don't recall if it works for the PRO series, I might be able to meet you somewhere to let you try it.

[wellerjohn]

I bought the model tool sight pusher for my XD's and it does the job nicely. The new model evidently does other guns too but I am not sure which models. http://www.modelandtool.com/gpage1.html

[supersonic]

The B&J one is useless I have one I bought tried it once and threw it back in the box.

+100% A piece of crap garbage! I bought one years ago and found out the hard way (SIG P226 front sight all dinged up + pusher tip on tool broke off) that 'universal' usually means 'stay away' when it comes to precision tools. You can bet that I furiously returned it!

[WyoDuner]

From the looks of it my Sig is going to need to have the rear sight moved. Right out of the box I looked at the sights and the rear sight is obviously not centered. They are Sig night sights so I'm afraid of breaking them. Anyone have one of the sig sight adjusters for the sig pro i can borrow

Joe, I went through this with my Sig Pro with Nite Sights. BOTH the front and rear sights were not centered - you would think at least one would be...

Anyway, Mine was shooting about 4 inches left at 25 yards. To me that is unacceptable. I did the math and think I came up with about .02 inches of movement was needed to correct. I marked the location of the rear sights then proceeded to beat the bejeepers out of my rear sight. I did eventually get it to move about the right amount but I REALLY had to beat on it.

The sight is painted and I was worried about chipping the paint. I used a steel punch and thin cardboard to cushion the blow. I did get a small paint chip on the sight but it is almost impossible to see.

So, yes those sights are tight. Yes you can beat them into submission. No, I probably wouldn't do it again for fear of ruining the Nite Sights or slipping and marring the finish of the gun.