Best sight pusher for Glocks?

[Nic D.]

I have a few Glocks and I want to buy a rear sight pusher. all my guns are 9 and 40. I’m tired of getting hit for $25 every time I put on new sights. What is the best and easiest way to do this? I am mechanically inclined but not a gunsmith. Thanks in advance for the responses.

 

[HarryBear]

I just use a punch and wrap it in a towel so it doesn't mare up the pistol finish.
Easy peasy.
Center it as possible.

 

[HiredHand]

A steel punch and a 4oz hammer.

 

[O4L]

A steel punch and a 4oz hammer.

That's what I did wrong. I used a marshmallow and a 22oz framing hammer.

 

[MacFromOK]

Is there a reason to not use a brass punch instead of steel?
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[retrieverman]

I have a few Glocks and I want to buy a rear sight pusher. all my guns are 9 and 40. I’m tired of getting hit for $25 every time I put on new sights. What is the best and easiest way to do this? I am mechanically inclined but not a gunsmith. Thanks in advance for the responses.

Go for it. I’ve had a Glock sight pusher for years, and it’s paid for itself multiple times.

 

[JEVapa]

That's what I did wrong. I used a marshmallow and a 22oz framing hammer.

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That's not how you take the slide off the frame...

 

[JEVapa]

Is there a reason to not use a brass punch instead of steel?

Brass doesn't leave the permanent scars and marks like steel does. If you use a brass punch, it won't be all mangled looking so it looks like you don't use it, and if you don't use it, it must not be good.

 

[HiredHand]

Is there a reason to not use a brass punch instead of steel?
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It really depends on the sight and how tightly it fits the dovetail. On really tight fitting sights a brass punch will begin to deform before the sight moves. A steel punch with a smooth face won’t harm the sight or firearm if you apply the force correctly.

An inexpensive digital caliper and a decent Swiss file can make the job easier, too.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Is there a reason to not use a brass punch instead of steel?
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Brass rubs off on a steel sight. Brass deforms and reduces the energy from the hammer. There’s not a sight I can’t get on unmarried with a polished steel punch flattened on one side, my little hammer , and my 60 and or 65 degree dovetail sight files. And some locktite for good measure