[KAP01]

Has anyone had any issues with trying to remove the factory sights on an XD45? Factory suggests removing the slide and using a punch and hammer to remove. Gunsmith has broken 2 sight adjustment tools trying to remove them. Any suggestions short of a millimg machine?

 

[gasboffer]

Left mine in the freezer (slide) overnight, then got it out with a brass rod and hammer.
Clyde

 

[xdmp22]

Yup, send it to SA or better yet, send it to James @ XD-HS2000.com

He is arguably the best place to have sights done.

Springer Precision, and Powder River Precision are good choices too....

 

[clayton4971]

I would opt for James did a excellent job for me

 

[Loves2Shoot]

Gunsmith has broken 2 sight adjustment tools trying to remove them. Any suggestions short of a millimg machine?

Adjustment tools are for adjusting, if your gunsmith can't get them out you need to find a capable gunsmith who has the tools to hold the slide properly. We have had sights that had to be machined out, but most all of them can be removed with a steel punch if you can hold the slide properly.