Glock Night Sights Installation Without a Sight Pusher (HD+Quick)

Published on February 7, 2016
Duration: 6:14

This video demonstrates how to install Glock night sights without a specialized sight pusher, utilizing common tools like a nylon punch, hammer, and nut driver. It covers essential safety checks, slide disassembly, and the specific steps for removing and installing both front and rear sights. The tutorial emphasizes careful alignment and the use of thread locker for the front sight screw.

Quick Summary

Install Glock night sights without a sight pusher using a nylon punch, hammer, and 3/16 nut driver. Ensure safety checks, remove the slide, use thread locker on the front sight screw, and carefully drift the rear sight into place.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Tools Needed
  2. 00:44Safety Check and Disassembly
  3. 01:08Front Sight Installation Guide
  4. 02:45Rear Sight Installation DIY
  5. 05:32Final Alignment and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install Glock night sights without a sight pusher?

You'll need a Glock pistol, a nylon punch, a 3/16 nut driver, replacement sights (like Glock OEM), blue medium-strength thread locker, a hammer, and a vice with soft jaws to prevent marring.

How do you remove the front sight on a Glock without a pusher?

The front sight is typically held by a small screw accessible from inside the slide. Use a 3/16 nut driver to unscrew the retaining nut, then replace the sight and secure it with the new screw, applying thread locker.

What is the process for installing the rear sight on a Glock without a pusher?

Secure the slide in a vice. Use a nylon punch and hammer to drift out the old rear sight. Start the new sight by hand, ensuring it enters the dovetail correctly, then gently tap it into place with the hammer.

Can I install Glock night sights myself?

Yes, this video demonstrates that Glock night sights can be installed by individuals without specialized gunsmithing equipment like a sight pusher, using common household tools and following careful procedures.

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