Sight Pusher

[MilesTeg]

I'm in the market to upgrade a few of my stock pistols sights. I'm looking for recommendations on a sight pusher tool. I have seen some for cheap and some that are stupid expensive. I'm not looking to use a drift to push out the sights, I would rather use the proper tooling.

 

[freddy]

Been through several tools that are cheap but do not work well, or do not work at all for certain pistols.

This one is outstanding:
Wheeler Engineering Armorer's Handgun Sight Tool
Built like a tank. Buy once, cry once.

 

[MilesTeg]

I was afraid someone was going to link in the expensive ones! For that price could get a lot of sights professionally installed.

 

[freddy]

I was afraid someone was going to link in the expensive ones! For that price could get a lot of sights professionally installed.

...and when you are at the range and want to adjust those sights?

Good sights ain't cheap. Same with tools obviously. If you have, or will have, several sets of aftermarkets sights then the per-unit cost of this tool isn't that bad. I spend $100 - $130 for each set of sights. Ten or fifteen pistol sights = $1k - $1.5k+. A good sight tool is worth it.

 

[MilesTeg]

...And when you are at the range and want to adjust those sights?

I agree, I was just hoping for a more affordable option.

 

[freddy]

I agree, I was just hoping for a more affordable option.

Those $40 tools just suck in comparison to a proper sight pusher. I tried several. They are imprecise - don't easily allow fine adjustment. They can flex and twist - gouge sights/slide. They will not push some sights at all (eg Beretta 92FS).

 

[GTN]

I got this one off eBay from someone's recommendation. Built like a tank lots of features and get this under $50

 

[GTN]

just found the link to it
Universal Pistol Slides Rear Sight Tool Glock Pusher 1911 Handgun SIG Heavy Duty

 

[MilesTeg]

Wow that thing looks like it's built!

 

[VietnamEraVet]

That Vism one looks interesting. I searched around and bought a Fisher Solutions one direct from the website. About $90, and came with a whole bunch of fitting blocks that cover everything I have, and more. They also sell some other block kits as I recall. Somebody on Amazon sells a stripped down version with fewer blocks, but that didn't seem to be a deal, so I went direct.

Here's a link to their website: XL Handgun Sight Tool - Sight Pusher

 

[cgrutt]

I've got a nice sight pusher that is made for Glocks but think will fit many other guns. You're welcome to borrow it as long as you return it

 

[MilesTeg]

I've got a nice sight pusher that is made for Glocks but think will fit many other guns. You're welcome to borrow it as long as you return it

That's one hell of an offer, tank you!

 

[cgrutt]

That's one hell of an offer, tank you!

Anytime. It's a Maryland Gun Works (MGW) not sure of specific model but know it is the one that was made for Glocks. Works good.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I bought a cheap one from eBay a few years ago. It works for 40 bucks. Just use cardboard so that you don't scratch your frame like I did.

Handgun Sight Pusher Tool universal for front or rear 1911 Glock Sig and others | eBay

 

[MilesTeg]

I bought a cheap one from eBay a few years ago. It works for 40 bucks. Just use cardboard so that you don't scratch your frame like I did.

Handgun Sight Pusher Tool universal for front or rear 1911 Glock Sig and others | eBay

That seems like it's the same price point as the one linked in on post #7. If you had to choose between yours and that one which one would you choose?

 

[Criticalt]

That Vism one looks interesting. I searched around and bought a Fisher Solutions one direct from the website. About $90, and came with a whole bunch of fitting blocks that cover everything I have, and more. They also sell some other block kits as I recall. Somebody on Amazon sells a stripped down version with fewer blocks, but that didn't seem to be a deal, so I went direct.

Here's a link to their website: XL Handgun Sight Tool - Sight Pusher

This is what I have, works fine.
But dang, I got mine from Fisher a few years ago for half that price with all the blocks!!
Must be selling alot of them.

 

[Marine Cpl]

That seems like it's the same price point as the one linked in on post #7. If you had to choose between yours and that one which one would you choose?

The other one in post 7 looks better.

 

[minderasr]

I've got a nice sight pusher that is made for Glocks but think will fit many other guns. You're welcome to borrow it as long as you return it

I was going to say the same thing. I bought one years ago from a machinist on GlockTalk who was building them in his spare time. Nothing fancy, but it works. I think I've used it maybe three or four times total.

@MilesTeg if you're anywhere near Putnam County, you're welcome to use it.