Sight Installation
Pricing
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Dovetail Iron Sights
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Red Dot Sights
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Boresight Included
How we install sights
Using the rights tools is essential to doing the right job!
We use a professional grade sight mover made by Maryland Gun Works called the Sight-Pro. This tool utilizes a unique clamping shoe that uses the rails on the slide to clamp it in place.
A white nylon spacer block is used to lock the slide in place and 4 side pads help support the slide. Addition nylon spacers are placed along the slide to prevent any damage to the slides finish.
The sight mover also has interchangeable movers that are designed for various sights such as angled, straight or low profile. The bottom of the tool is cut so it can be places in a bench vise for additional support.
Dovetail Sights
Most firearms have what is called a dovetail cut which is the type of cut used to install most sights. This cut has been used in woodworking for thousands of years because it is known to be one of the strongest joints.
The cut gets its name because it looks similar to a dove’s fan shaped tail. Firearm manufactures adopted this design to firmly secure their sights and it has become the industry standard.
Special tooling is required in order to install these sights properly. Taking a hammer and a metal punch is a good way to damage your sights or worse, your slide. By using a sight mover, this damage can be avoided.
The sight mover uses constant force and moves in a parallel direction of the cut. This assures the sight will be installed correctly.
Usually the sights are made from a softer metal so when installed, the sight will lose excess material to ensure a precise fit. This process is known as a press fit.
Red Dot Sights
Installing a Red Dot sight can easily be done at home, but without the proper tools or knowledge, it can be installed improperly. Tools such as the right bit for the screws and thread locker are essential for proper installation.
Having a professional gunsmith install your red dot sight will avoid any headaches. The gunsmith will ensure the sight is torqued according to manufacture specifications and the right amount of thread locker is applied. After installation, the firearm will be boresighted to get you on target.
