how to move sig front sight

rkelso · 04-26-2003, 09:52 AM

I need to move the front sight on My P245. How do I do it, tap it with a punch?

Thanks

Rick

Robert inOregon · 04-28-2003, 08:47 AM

There is a specific pusher tool used for Sig sights. Many target shooting facilities, gunsmiths and gun store have them. Some may let you use the tool for free or charge $10 and do it for you. A punch will ruin the gun, so don't even attempt it.

.45Kevin · 04-29-2003, 09:24 PM

I used a plastic mallet & a small wooden dowel. This worked fine for me when I installed a set of Mepros on my 220ST but having a matte stainless finish is much harder to hurt. I have also used the wooden dowel on a od-green Springfield finish with fine results. Just don't get in a hurry or slip, and be sure to only tap the dowel against the sight & not the slide. I am fairly brave though, you may want to use a pusher if one's available to you. :wink:

rkelso · 04-30-2003, 05:17 AM

Thanks Kevin,

I did try a punch but no dice, too tight. I found a local pistolsmith and he moved both front and rear for me, no charge. Now it is right on.

Rick

jm38 · 01-31-2013, 04:43 AM

brass punch and mallet or spend $120 at midway for a sight pusher

04-26-2003, 09:52 AM	#1
rkelso Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Marcos Ca. Posts: 13	front sight I need to move the front sight on My P245. How do I do it, tap it with a punch? Thanks Rick

04-30-2003, 05:17 AM	#4
rkelso Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Marcos Ca. Posts: 13	front sight Thanks Kevin, I did try a punch but no dice, too tight. I found a local pistolsmith and he moved both front and rear for me, no charge. Now it is right on. Rick

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how to move sig front sight

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wooden dowel for front sight

04-28-2003, 08:47 AM	#2
Robert inOregon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairview, Oregon USA Posts: 129	There is a specific pusher tool used for Sig sights. Many target shooting facilities, gunsmiths and gun store have them. Some may let you use the tool for free or charge $10 and do it for you. A punch will ruin the gun, so don't even attempt it.

04-29-2003, 09:24 PM	#3
.45Kevin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 18	I used a plastic mallet & a small wooden dowel. This worked fine for me when I installed a set of Mepros on my 220ST but having a matte stainless finish is much harder to hurt. I have also used the wooden dowel on a od-green Springfield finish with fine results. Just don't get in a hurry or slip, and be sure to only tap the dowel against the sight & not the slide. I am fairly brave though, you may want to use a pusher if one's available to you. :wink:

01-31-2013, 04:43 AM	#5
jm38 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 6	brass punch and mallet or spend $120 at midway for a sight pusher