How To Install Glock Night Sights

Published on July 25, 2016
Duration: 21:14

This guide details installing Glock night sights using specialized tools like the MGW sight pusher and digital calipers for precise alignment. It compares Trijicon HDs and TruGlo TFX Pro sights, highlighting their day/night visibility features. The video covers slide disassembly, rear and front sight removal/installation, and an alternative 'redneck' method using punches, emphasizing safety and proper technique for a perfect sight picture.

Quick Summary

Install Glock night sights using tools like the MGW sight pusher and digital calipers for precise alignment. Compare Trijicon HD and TruGlo TFX Pro sights, noting tritium's 12-year half-life. Ensure mechanical zero by centering the rear sight and use Loctite on the front sight screw.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Tools Overview
  2. 01:21Night Sight Options: Trijicon vs TruGlo
  3. 02:27Glock 19 Slide Disassembly
  4. 03:08Rear Sight Removal with MGW Pusher
  5. 04:51Front Sight Removal
  6. 06:26Front Sight Installation
  7. 08:59Rear Sight Installation & Centering
  8. 11:40Alternative Punch Installation Method
  9. 13:48Final Assembly & Sight Picture Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are essential for installing Glock night sights?

Essential tools include a specialized sight pusher like the MGW sight tool, digital calipers for precise alignment, a bench vise to hold the tool, and appropriate punches and a gunsmithing hammer for certain steps.

What are the differences between Trijicon HD and TruGlo TFX Pro night sights?

Trijicon HD sights feature a U-notch rear sight, while TruGlo TFX Pro sights combine tritium illumination with fiber optics for visibility in both day and night conditions.

How do you ensure the new rear sight is properly aligned on a Glock?

Proper alignment, known as 'mechanical zero,' is achieved by using digital calipers to measure the distance from the edge of the slide to the sight on both sides, ensuring it's perfectly centered before final installation.

What is the risk of using a punch and hammer to install Glock sights?

While an alternative method, using a punch and hammer carries a higher risk of damaging the tritium vials within the night sights if too much force is applied, potentially rendering them ineffective.

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