Finally. I've had my Glock 43 for about 9 months now and it's been wearing the factory sights for that whole time. The time has come for change!
These sights are steel and the front sight glows allowing for a better sight picture in times of lowlight... The factory sights are plastic and while you certainly can shoot with them they are not very precise and are prone to breakage (falling off the gun) at the most inopportune time.
So the old ones have to come off....
Welcome to my half-ass work bench and makeshift sight pusher... Also know as my folding table/desk, a clamp, a brass punch, and a hammer. If it's looks stupid but works it's not stupid.... Or something like that.
I forgot/was too frustrated to take any photos while driving the new rear sight into place. There was colorful language involved and I miraculously didn't injure myself or the gun.
And Voila!
A nice eye catching front sight and a boring but solid rear sight. Just the way it should be!
My method for this is not exactly ideal, but it gets the job done and is very cost effective. I could have bought a special sight pusher tool, but I rarely change out my sights so buying the tool is out. I also could have paid someone else to put them in, but why spend the extra money?
Granted my rear sight may not be perfectly centered, but I don't carry enough right now for that to be an immediate problem. Before I concealed carry this pistol outside of my home though I will shoot several magazines through to ensure I am comfortable with where the rounds are impacting. If it's a little off a couple whacks with the punch and hammer will fix it right up!
Any of my fellow Steemians complete any DIY projects today?
