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azguns0331 · 05-18-2008, 01:38 PM

probly but the whole "tap" method isnt really that precise

WilliamWallace · 05-18-2008, 09:44 PM

are you suggesting a sight pusher? i hate to buy a pusher for this single application of 1/64th of an inch of movement.

LoneOak · 05-18-2008, 10:45 PM

Get a small brass punch and give it a good whack. Make sure the tip of the punch is as low in the dovetail as you can get it and use a small hammer on the punch. If you want to shoot more to the right -- tap the site to the right. If the first whack isn't enough hit it again.

Two medium taps on my XD-9-SC rear sight and it's perfect.

Frostyeyes · 05-19-2008, 11:44 AM

Yes it will move with a Brass punch and hammer, be sure to secure the slide well before doing it also a little pading wont hurt to keep the finish nice. DO NOT try to do it all in 1 whack, since I know you and think your at the top of the intelligence chain go slow and check progress after each tap. Before youstart put a piece of masking tape in front of the sight and mark it with a pencil or such so you can check movement as we all know the eyes will play tricks on you

PS I'll be out end of July and into August, I'll eyeball that Kimber then and see if it cant be made to function properly like a 1911 should and now that Nevada honors my permit I'll bring a couple of my own.

WilliamWallace · 05-19-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostyeyes

Yes it will move with a Brass punch and hammer, be sure to secure the slide well before doing it also a little pading wont hurt to keep the finish nice. DO NOT try to do it all in 1 whack, since I know you and think your at the top of the intelligence chain go slow and check progress after each tap. Before youstart put a piece of masking tape in front of the sight and mark it with a pencil or such so you can check movement as we all know the eyes will play tricks on you

PS I'll be out end of July and into August, I'll eyeball that Kimber then and see if it cant be made to function properly like a 1911 should and now that Nevada honors my permit I'll bring a couple of my own.

sounds awesome, lets plan on shooting then!!!!!

SparkE! · 05-20-2008, 07:12 AM

Don't let the hammer do all of the work. If you press firmly on the punch while tapping it, it will move the sight without having to hit it so hard.

05-18-2008, 09:44 PM	#12
WilliamWallace XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,198	are you suggesting a sight pusher? i hate to buy a pusher for this single application of 1/64th of an inch of movement. __________________ XD40Service CCW, CCPR XD45Tac, Kimber Warrior paperweight, RIA 45Tac, DPMS AR15, Winchester 1300 Defender, Ruger P94

05-19-2008, 11:44 AM	#14
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	Yes it will move with a Brass punch and hammer, be sure to secure the slide well before doing it also a little pading wont hurt to keep the finish nice. DO NOT try to do it all in 1 whack, since I know you and think your at the top of the intelligence chain go slow and check progress after each tap. Before youstart put a piece of masking tape in front of the sight and mark it with a pencil or such so you can check movement as we all know the eyes will play tricks on you PS I'll be out end of July and into August, I'll eyeball that Kimber then and see if it cant be made to function properly like a 1911 should and now that Nevada honors my permit I'll bring a couple of my own. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

05-20-2008, 07:12 AM	#16
SparkE! XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Little Arkansas on the Marais De Cygnes Posts: 16	Don't let the hammer do all of the work. If you press firmly on the punch while tapping it, it will move the sight without having to hit it so hard. __________________ In Life's Big Dance we're just a buncha ants, all draggin' stuff back to the hill. - Gary Bennett

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05-18-2008, 01:38 PM	#11
azguns0331 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 322	probly but the whole "tap" method isnt really that precise

05-18-2008, 10:45 PM	#13
LoneOak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 131	Get a small brass punch and give it a good whack. Make sure the tip of the punch is as low in the dovetail as you can get it and use a small hammer on the punch. If you want to shoot more to the right -- tap the site to the right. If the first whack isn't enough hit it again. Two medium taps on my XD-9-SC rear sight and it's perfect.