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krustydawg · 06-03-2007, 10:31 AM

Was wondering if anyone had any experience with the new MGW sight pusher for the XD's.

Thanks

Krustydawg

Gunzzi · 06-03-2007, 12:41 PM

There are a couple of threads about this tool, here is one...

MGW Sight Tool Review - w/ TFO's = Suckage

**mvician** · 06-03-2007, 03:57 PM

and here is another.

The long awaited sight tool for XD's

I bought one of these to install my set of TruGlo TFO sights.
The MGW works to get these tight stock XD sights out.
It doesn't work very well to install the TFO's.
I suppose it would work to install other sights that are of close size
to the stock sights.
All in all, it is better for removing than beating them out with a hammer
and punch.

Mike

Mercmar · 06-03-2007, 04:40 PM

MGW makes two different styles for Glocks. Maybe they'll over another style for XDs that'll accommodate more sight designs, such as the TFO sights.

Gunzzi · 06-03-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

and here is another.

The long awaited sight tool for XD's

I bought one of these to install my set of TruGlo TFO sights.
The MGW works to get these tight stock XD sights out.
It doesn't work very well to install the TFO's.
I suppose it would work to install other sights that are of close size
to the stock sights.
All in all, it is better for removing than beating them out with a hammer
and punch.

Mike

And I'm sure new sight installation is easier than stock sight removal?

**mvician** · 06-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Gunzzi,

I was able to hold the MGW by hand when I installed your front sight.
Had to have yours, and mine in the vice to get the stockers out.
Your rear sight tapped in easy compared to mine. You should have no problems making any windage adjustments when you get a chance to sight it in. When you get em where you want em, put a few drops of blue loctite in the set screw hole and let it seep in. Wipe off any that runs out from under the sight, put a dab on the set screw and tighten her down.

Mike

Gunzzi · 06-03-2007, 07:36 PM

Yeah, I was going to do that, thanks for the tip. As we all know, getting the stock sights out is the B*#CH of it all...

dirtdawg · 06-04-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunzzi

Yeah, I was going to do that, thanks for the tip. As we all know, getting the stock sights out is the B*#CH of it all...

Sonavab_tch! I thought I was doing something wrong, come to find out this is common when removing stock sights.

Gunzzi · 06-04-2007, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdawg

Sonavab_tch! I thought I was doing something wrong, come to find out this is common when removing stock sights.

Only on the XD....

krustydawg · 06-06-2007, 04:25 PM

Well, I got the tool in mail today. Took a whole 2 days to get here, great job Top Gun, very fast service. A+++++++++

Looked it over for a few, clean it with some dry solvent to get the shipping preservative off it then oiled it up.

Threw the thing up on the work bench and used a 5 in. "C" clamp to hold down nice and tight.

Got a nice size wrench to use as leverage and started with the rear sights
cranked it a couple turns then a heard a small crack,

success she broke loose, did the same with the front and in 30 min. my new sights were ready.

If you plan on using this tool with the Trijicon SG01 sights, I highly recommend it

Krustydawg

06-03-2007, 10:31 AM	#1
krustydawg XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	New MGW sight tool for XD's Was wondering if anyone had any experience with the new MGW sight pusher for the XD's. Thanks Krustydawg Last edited by krustydawg; 06-03-2007 at 11:08 AM.

06-03-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
Gunzzi XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,053	There are a couple of threads about this tool, here is one... MGW Sight Tool Review - w/ TFO's = Suckage __________________ NRA Member Warning: May contain lead.... The land of the free BECAUSE of the brave! I don't dial 911 - I use .223

06-03-2007, 07:36 PM	#7
Gunzzi XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,053	Yeah, I was going to do that, thanks for the tip. As we all know, getting the stock sights out is the B#CH of it all... __________________ NRA* Member Warning: May contain lead.... The land of the free BECAUSE of the brave! I don't dial 911 - I use .223

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06-03-2007, 03:57 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,330	and here is another. The long awaited sight tool for XD's I bought one of these to install my set of TruGlo TFO sights. The MGW works to get these tight stock XD sights out. It doesn't work very well to install the TFO's. I suppose it would work to install other sights that are of close size to the stock sights. All in all, it is better for removing than beating them out with a hammer and punch. Mike

06-03-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,831	MGW makes two different styles for Glocks. Maybe they'll over another style for XDs that'll accommodate more sight designs, such as the TFO sights.

06-03-2007, 06:08 PM	#6
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,330	Gunzzi, I was able to hold the MGW by hand when I installed your front sight. Had to have yours, and mine in the vice to get the stockers out. Your rear sight tapped in easy compared to mine. You should have no problems making any windage adjustments when you get a chance to sight it in. When you get em where you want em, put a few drops of blue loctite in the set screw hole and let it seep in. Wipe off any that runs out from under the sight, put a dab on the set screw and tighten her down. Mike

06-06-2007, 04:25 PM	#10
krustydawg XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Well, I got the tool in mail today. Took a whole 2 days to get here, great job Top Gun, very fast service. A+++++++++ Looked it over for a few, clean it with some dry solvent to get the shipping preservative off it then oiled it up. Threw the thing up on the work bench and used a 5 in. "C" clamp to hold down nice and tight. Got a nice size wrench to use as leverage and started with the rear sights cranked it a couple turns then a heard a small crack, success she broke loose, did the same with the front and in 30 min. my new sights were ready. If you plan on using this tool with the Trijicon SG01 sights, I highly recommend it Krustydawg