Videos tagged with Front Sight Installation

This guide details how to replace a standard front sight with a taller one to achieve proper alignment with a Colt Anaconda/Kodiak rail, enabling functional iron sights for co-witnessing with a red dot optic or for use without an optic. The process involves precise measurement and installation of a Harrison Designs front sight to match the height of the modified rail.

This guide details the process of installing an Aimpoint COA red dot optic onto a Glock pistol using GlockStore's specialized optics cut service. It covers the necessary steps from slide preparation to final sight installation, emphasizing the unique mounting system of the COA and the importance of proper tool usage. The guide is presented by Lenny Magill, Founder/CEO of GlockStore Performance and Custom Shop, an expert with extensive experience in optics milling.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for installing a custom-fit front sight on a CO2 gun using a salvaged rifle sight and JB Weld. The process involves precisely recutting the sight's contour to match the barrel diameter using a milling machine and endmill, followed by secure attachment with JB Weld. The instructor highlights the importance of accurate measurement and machining for a proper fit, even on a less expensive firearm.

This guide details the installation of TAG Precision Versatile Sights on a Glock firearm. It covers the complete process from disassembly to reassembly, emphasizing the use of specialized tools for both front and rear sight replacement. The instructions are presented clearly, reflecting an experienced DIY gunsmith's approach to firearm modification.

This guide details the process of replacing OEM Glock iron sights with aftermarket fiber optic sights. It emphasizes the necessity of specialized tools for both front and rear sight removal and installation, recommending a Glock front sight tool and a dedicated rear sight pusher. The tutorial also highlights the use of blue Loctite to ensure the new sights remain secure.

This video details the process of reloading 7.5x55 Swiss ammunition for a K31 rifle, focusing on using Hornady SST bullets with IMR 4350 and IMR 4320 powders. It covers critical steps like verifying overall length, carefully weighing powder charges, and seating bullets while addressing potential issues. The guide also touches on installing a new front sight blade to correct a shooting-high zero and the subsequent process of zeroing the rifle at 100 yards.

This guide details the precise installation of Glock iron sights, emphasizing proper tool usage and alignment techniques. It covers the disassembly of the Glock slide, the application of thread locker for both front and rear sights, and methods for achieving precise alignment using digital calipers or visual inspection. The process ensures the sights are securely installed and correctly positioned for accurate shooting.

This episode discusses the declining availability of generalist gunsmiths capable of handling older or less common firearms. The hosts highlight the challenges gunsmiths face with pricing, customer expectations, and the shift towards specialization. They encourage aspiring gunsmiths to embrace a broad skill set, emphasizing the demand for versatile professionals who can work on a wide range of firearms, from vintage shotguns to modern semi-automatics.

Honest Outlaw, demonstrating high authority, provides a practical guide to installing and maintaining TAG Precision fiber optic sights. He highlights the patented set screw system for easy fiber color changes and discusses the durability and improved sight picture offered by these sights, recommending them as an upgrade over standard options. The video covers installation on Glock models and mentions compatibility with Beretta and CZ firearms.

This guide details the process of replacing factory iron sights on Glock pistols, specifically demonstrating the installation of TruGlo Tritium X night sights. Led by Lenny Magill, founder of GlockStore, the instructions emphasize safety protocols and the use of specialized tools like sight pushers and multi-tools for a professional installation. The video covers both front and rear sight removal and installation, including tips on securing screws with Loctite.

This guide details the process of completing a Glock slide assembly, covering the installation of the front sight, channel liner, striker assembly, extractor, back plate, barrel, and recoil spring. It emphasizes proper lubrication points and concludes with a crucial function check to ensure safe and reliable operation. The video demonstrates techniques for handling small parts and securing them correctly within the slide.

This guide demonstrates the proper use of the Williams Sight Pusher for installing or removing front sights on firearms. The tool utilizes a threaded mechanism with support arms that bear against the sight ramp, while a central prong pushes the sight. Proper alignment is crucial to avoid damaging the dovetail on the ramp.