Installing night sights on a Glock

[Joe Link]

After shooting a buddy's P229 Legion with the big green front sight I'd like to install a set of night sights on my Glock 19. Is this something one can tackle themselves, or something that needs to be left to a gunsmith?

 

[uscsoldier]

With the right tools it's easy, I'm sure someone near you has them

 

[Joe Link]

Awesome, now to find the sights

 

[41mag]

just a little patience, the right little socket tool, & even those of use with prehensile thumbs can almost manage the task.

Good luck.

 

[uscsoldier]

Awesome, now to find the sights

I like the looks of these

Meprolight R4E Sight Set Glock 17 19 22 23 34 35 Steel Tritium Green

 

[Velzey]

I've heard a big punch and 22oz ballpeen works best.

Anyhow Joe if you come around Estacada I will do it for you! Minus the punch

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

i ground down one of my snap on sockets to fit the front sight and then used a steel punch with a 22lr shell on the end of it (to make it a brass punch ) and a soft hammer.

although the method i used works and didnt break or bend anything, i recommend using the proper sight pushing tool.

 

[808hondacrguy]

I use a wood dowel to punch out the rear sight, works great, and doesn't scratch or mar anything.

 

[41mag]

....dunno gents.....anything worth fixing isn't fixed properly until something is bent/broken/malformed.

 

[Twodogs]

If you need help I'm in se pdx and have the tools.

 

[PNWbrad]

If you buy them local, most gun shops will put them on for you for free. I recommend Trijicon HD with the yellow front sight.

 

[PBinWA]

You can also buy the front sight bit driver on Amazon pretty cheap. Just search for glock front sight tool or "3/16" precision nut driver.
A sight pusher is nice for the rear but you can do it with a hard wood dowel or brass punch. I may have done it with whatever I had lying around (screw driver maybe) before. Just use gentle taps and have the gun on a solid surface.

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

If velzey can't help you with a big old steel punch and 3lb sledge then come on over lol

Seriously, just take it to him, there's a reason(s) we don't use punches and hammers on sights, although it IS a Glock lol

 

[PBinWA]

Seriously, just take it to him, there's a reason(s) we don't use punches and hammers on sights, although it IS a Glock lol

Considering the cost of good night sites this would probably be prudent. I should say that I do have a sight pusher now so my days of pounding them on have largely passed (but exceptions do occur ).

 

[ORYGUNHolsterCompany]

If you are out in the Hillsboro area stop by the shop, we can swap Glock sights in about 2 minutes. No charge for nwf members. You will need to wait a day to shoot it though, since the loctite will need some curing time.