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THE BIRD · 10-26-2005, 09:55 PM

Hi all,
I'm fairly new to the forum although I have been reading the coments for a while now, I first found it as I did some research on the XD9 for the company I work for. So far I have purchased a tactical 9mm for competition and carry the service version onduty. I have found both guns to be really reliable except for the surface rust, but down here in the tropics we have adapted and clean our gear every shift. In competition I have seen the scores go up and the groups get tighter as I get more accostomed to the XD. I have a question though, where do I get a tool to change the sights? I want to try a Dowson or Hiviz optical front sight on the Tactical.

R/T Performance · 10-28-2005, 06:42 AM

I believe the Dawson comes with a special punch .The front is a real bear to get off.Helps if you put the slide in the freezer for about an hour secure carefully to a hard surface rags wood blocks and a c-clamp work well.
Then lots of luck or if you can ship the slide to ajames xd-hs2000.com
He installs the sights he sells for free.
See links in my signature

THE BIRD · 10-31-2005, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the info, I'll have to try the Dawson with the punch and hammer as I'm not on the main land.

R/T Performance · 11-01-2005, 06:43 AM

Just remember wood rag or leather vice or bench and some c-clamps the front can be a real pain :P

ichy_trigger · 11-01-2005, 10:38 AM

Be prepared to use a steel punch if the brass wont budge the sights. I used a 1 lb. hammer and a steel punch to get a rear sight off. Some are really tight and some arent. You may destroy the sights getting them off.
I faintly remember someone using a Sig Sight Pusher to change XD sights, maybe someone will chime in on this.

10-26-2005, 09:55 PM	#1
THE BIRD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barbados Posts: 5	First Timer Hi all, I'm fairly new to the forum although I have been reading the coments for a while now, I first found it as I did some research on the XD9 for the company I work for. So far I have purchased a tactical 9mm for competition and carry the service version onduty. I have found both guns to be really reliable except for the surface rust, but down here in the tropics we have adapted and clean our gear every shift. In competition I have seen the scores go up and the groups get tighter as I get more accostomed to the XD. I have a question though, where do I get a tool to change the sights? I want to try a Dowson or Hiviz optical front sight on the Tactical. __________________ THe Original Bird

10-28-2005, 06:42 AM	#2
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	I believe the Dawson comes with a special punch .The front is a real bear to get off.Helps if you put the slide in the freezer for about an hour secure carefully to a hard surface rags wood blocks and a c-clamp work well. Then lots of luck or if you can ship the slide to ajames xd-hs2000.com He installs the sights he sells for free. See links in my signature __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

10-31-2005, 08:32 PM	#3
THE BIRD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barbados Posts: 5	Thanks for the info, I'll have to try the Dawson with the punch and hammer as I'm not on the main land. __________________ THe Original Bird

11-01-2005, 06:43 AM	#4
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Just remember wood rag or leather vice or bench and some c-clamps the front can be a real pain :P __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

11-01-2005, 10:38 AM	#5
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	Be prepared to use a steel punch if the brass wont budge the sights. I used a 1 lb. hammer and a steel punch to get a rear sight off. Some are really tight and some arent. You may destroy the sights getting them off. I faintly remember someone using a Sig Sight Pusher to change XD sights, maybe someone will chime in on this. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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