Aecktech Universal Handgun Sight Pusher Tool

I have several pistols from different manufacturers and not wanting to get a separate tool for each, I bought this. I used it first on a Springfield XD 40 without a problem. I was removing a set of Truglo sights and replacing them with the XD factory sights. I was worried that the Truglo sight would bend, I had read of that happening on different forums. However everything went off without a hitch, if fact it was so easy I was surprised anyone had problems doing it. I would recommend you watch a couple of YouTube videos to make sure of how it works since no instructions are included. Also, I was careful to use heavy card stock to protect the barrel from scratches when tightening it into the block. Make sure the barrel is at right angles to the block. I thought I had it by eyeball until I stood it on end and had a little wobble. Just loosen the screws slightly so you can adjust the barrel and then retighten when it doesn't wobble. This way you're pushing exactly 90* to the barrel and prevents the sight from binding. Easy Peasy. Next, make sure of the direction the sights install from. On Sigs, they install from the left. So to remove the old sights I push from the right, and then push from the left to install. A little gun oil around the base of the sight help it slide once you get it moving. Align the block that moves the slide to the top of the barrel/base of the slight. And then apply slow, steady pressure. Don't crank it down, just slow and easy. You'll need to back off to check alignment, then resume as needed. There are other tools that do the same thing for over twice the price of this one and I was tempted to get it because of the rubber "feet" that hold the slide, but after getting and using this one I don't see the need to spend the extra money. This works great and will accept slides from different manufacturers. Don't pound out sights using a hammer and punch, use this tool and you're done in no time w/o damage to your pistols.

Used this to remove front and rear sights of of a P320. No instructions, but you should be able to figure it out. Pushed both sights out easily. I used some electrical tape where it contacts the side of the slide to avoid any scratches. I would recommend one thing to do before using this pusher. Put some type of grease on all the threads and slide rod. I did not install sights so I can't say anything about that. So far great tool.

This tool is decent and did the job. I did have to use some creative engineering to make it work with my gun slides. One slide was too small for the opening. I had to use some shims to get it to fit tightly. The other sat too high and the pusher block wouldn't engage. I removed the sight cover plate to allow the slide to sit lower in the opening. It is very critical to make sure the slide is square and flat in the tool otherwise things are not going to work out well. If you have to apply "too much" force it is time to check the alignment and positioning of the slide in the tool. Once I figured out the specific extra adjustments I needed the tool worked fairly easily.

Removed a stock rear sight from my Kimber. Worked as it should. Removing just one sight without a gunsmith recoups the cost for this tool.

I have several pistols from different manufacturers and not wanting to get a separate tool for each, I bought this. I used it first on a Sig 365 without a problem. I was removing a set of Truglo sights and replacing them with the Sig factory sights. I was worried that the Truglo sight would bend, I had read of that happening on different forums. However everything went off without a hitch, if fact it was so easy I was surprised anyone had problems doing it. I would recommend you watch a couple of YouTube videos to make sure of how it works since no instructions are included. Also, I was careful to use heavy card stock to protect the barrel from scratches when tightening it into the block. Make sure the barrel is at right angles to the block. I thought I had it by eyeball until I stood it on end and had a little wobble. Just loosen the screws slightly so you can adjust the barrel and then retighten when it doesn't wobble. This way you're pushing exactly 90* to the barrel and prevents the sight from binding. Easy Peasy. Next, make sure of the direction the sights install from. On Sigs, they install from the left. So to remove the old sights I push from the right, and then push from the left to install. A little gun oil around the base of the sight help it slide once you get it moving. Align the block that moves the slide to the top of the barrel/base of the slight. And then apply slow, steady pressure. Don't crank it down, just slow and easy. You'll need to back off to check alignment, then resume as needed. There are other tools that do the same thing for over twice the price of this one and I was tempted to get it because of the rubber "feet" that hold the slide, but after getting and using this one I don't see the need to spend the extra money. This works great and will accept slides from different manufacturers. Don't pound out sights using a hammer and punch, use this tool and you're done in no time w/o damage to your pistols.

To provide the short and skinny, this style of sight remover is not only excellent, but it sets a new standard in high quality, budget armorer's tools. It is very stable, controllable, and easy to use. I encourage you to take it apart and learn how it works, so you can use it to it's full capacity. Swaps sights no-problem on multiple styles of handgun slides, and has the height capacity needed to do suppressor sights too. Quick tip: bias the slide to the flat that opposes the sight's push (shown in photo). This does wonderfully in keeping everything square and unmarred. Nothing needs to be tight, just snug enough to maintain square. That protects the slide from marring, and makes it a breeze to be precise.

This one is a fooler. It is not that expensive compared to others. BUT, it passed the VERY difficult task of removingSpringfield XD 9 subcompact mod 2 sights with a bit of WD40 and some hand strength. It is a bit time-consuming to set up, but it did work for me.