Glock 19

[SIGman Freud]

I bought my very first Glock (have other guns, just no Glocks). It's a Gen 4 and in jail now at Sac Black Rifle for the next 10 days.

I was thinking of changing out the stock sights to Tru Glo high contrast green rears and orange/red front. Is this pretty easy to do on my own or should I let the "professionals" do it?

[Mr.1904]

Id recommend having a "professional" do it. And congrats on the Gen4. Im jealous. I have trijicon night sights on mine and they work fine for what they're intended to do. Buy mags and ammo and shoot the hell out of it!

[21SF]

Unless you have sight pusher or are skilled with a punch and trial and error, professional.

[cindynles]

Many gun shops will install them for you if you buy the sights from them. Heck, you could probably have Sac Black Rifle install them while its in jail for the next 10 days.

[MXRider]

Depending on how many times you plan on changing sights on pistols, it might be worth it to get a sight pusher and the front Glock sight tool. I have them, but I have plenty of Glock pistols and I don't feel like paying someone $10 or $20 for less than 5 minutes of work.

[G-Solutions]

Check with the shop.... if they have a gunsmith in-house you can have your gun ready to go when go pick it up.

Cheers!

[cmace22]

I use to have truglo but switched them out for Ameriglo classics on my G19 and Pro's on my G34. I like them a bit better. A sight pusher is your best bet. If you dont feel like paying a shop, ask if someone can help you out. If you are in the LA area I might know someone who will for free.

[G-Man WC]

I use to have truglo but switched them out for Ameriglo classics on my G19 and Pro's on my G34. I like them a bit better. A sight pusher is your best bet. If you dont feel like paying a shop, ask if someone can help you out. If you are in the LA area I might know someone who will for free.

cmace22, What made you switch from the truglo to Ameriglo?
I'm looking to install night sights on a new G21 I pick up in 7 days.
-g

[monorailboy]

just pry it off with a screw driver

[cmace22]

cmace22, What made you switch from the truglo to Ameriglo?
I'm looking to install night sights on a new G21 I pick up in 7 days.
-g

I had that fiber optic glow stick thing pop out during an IDPA match never to be found again.

Im sure there are pro's and con's to any sight but the front sight coming apart is not uncommon. For a competition gun it may be alright if you have backup you can put in between stages, but for an HD/SD gun IMO its unacceptable.

Some threads on the issue.

[RoundEye]

I have the TruGlo Brite Sights on my G23 that I primarily use for GSSF, and IDPA. For shooting outside during daylight there is nothing better IMHO.



As far as installation goes, you may want to take it to a professional if you don't have the necessary tools. For the front sight you either need a specific GLOCK tool, or a thin walled socket to remove the screw/bolt. If you have the staked on version, and you don't care about the old sight, just grab it with a pair of needlenose and gently rock it back and forth. For the rear, it would be best if you have a sight pusher, but if you don't some people have been successful using a plastic punch and a small hammer with the slide secured in a vice. Just becareful; not to mar anything in the process.

If you're in the LA area, PM me and I can help you with the installation when the time comes.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

The stock sights aren't that hard to dismount; the screw that secures the front sight can be dismounted with the tool that is included in the TruGlo sight kit and the new sight mounted in its place. A little Locktite on the front sight screw will keep it from coming adrift later.

The stock rear sight can be driven out with a punch without great effort if you don't have a sight pusher. You will want to be careful not to let the punch slip and mar your slide - a brass punch would be ideal but if you don't have one, painter's tape on the slide is a good idea. Also, make sure you drive it from left to right (as viewed from the rear of the slide) to remove it.

The rear sight mounts without a sight pusher by loosening the Allen setscrew and inserting it into the dovetail from the right side, then tightening the setscrew with the included wrench. Locktite is a good idea here once you're sighted in.

[SIGman Freud]

@RoundEye: I thought that front sight was bigger.....or is that just the depth perception with the camera shot? Anyways, I love the contrast for combat/defensive purposes. How accurate are those sights, by the way?

[dkthree]

Learn to do it yourself.

Pay the money and get the glock front sight tool, it's worth it. Get a delin or nylon tip punch for the rear along with a file and you're set.

Seriously easy.

Good luck!

[dkthree]

^ delrin tip punch