Just for some clarification, the oval post on the trijicon front sight was slightly smaller than the hole in the slide? I got a new slide and sights and am trying to determine if that’s normal.
Some aftermarket sights can be a little bit larger or smaller than the cut on the Glock slide. If it is smaller, you may get some side to side play which is nothing to worry about. Make sure you hold the sight straight when tightening the screw and remember to use a drop of blue loctite. The sight should not move once the loctite has cured. If the sight is larger than the cut, try pushing the sight in without the use of a hammer. If it does not go in, look at where the sight is rubbing/losing material and sand/file the sight until you get a nice fit.
The front sight screw was not very tight. If you had a tight screw or one loctited it would be more difficult. I can’t get mine loose. Using a truglo tool which seems to be very well made. I’m tattoo remove an Ameriglo front sight that is original. Not sure what I’m going to do. Might need a gunsmith, but they might be able to do it either. Any tips?
Typically you want to replace both the Front and Rear sight because sights come in different measurements. Measure the front sight and verify measurements of the new sight.
If you are replacing the OEM plastic front sight, you can break it off. If it is another sight, try using heat to loosen any thread locker. The OEM Glock front sight tool is recommended, or the Real Avid tool is another great selection. If all else fails, take it to your local gunsmith!
Loctite blue 243 is the best for front handgun sights. Thanks for the info VFW.
Great video thanks!
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Just for some clarification, the oval post on the trijicon front sight was slightly smaller than the hole in the slide? I got a new slide and sights and am trying to determine if that’s normal.
Some aftermarket sights can be a little bit larger or smaller than the cut on the Glock slide. If it is smaller, you may get some side to side play which is nothing to worry about. Make sure you hold the sight straight when tightening the screw and remember to use a drop of blue loctite. The sight should not move once the loctite has cured. If the sight is larger than the cut, try pushing the sight in without the use of a hammer. If it does not go in, look at where the sight is rubbing/losing material and sand/file the sight until you get a nice fit.
@@valleyforgeweaponry Appreciate the response, thanks.
Hey man so I have the same gun I can’t tell if u have a 34 or 35 I have a glock 35 I have a tru glo front sight changer and it does not seem to fit
I soaked it with blue lock tight. Am I going to have problems ?
You won’t have a problem of it coming off 😂
The front sight screw was not very tight. If you had a tight screw or one loctited it would be more difficult. I can’t get mine loose. Using a truglo tool which seems to be very well made. I’m tattoo remove an Ameriglo front sight that is original. Not sure what I’m going to do. Might need a gunsmith, but they might be able to do it either. Any tips?
Do I need tht Glock tool to take the front sight off?
can i use loctight 242
Yes, that is the recommended thread locker.
where did you get the tool ?
It's the Real Avid 2-in-1 Glock Tool
Is my Glock faulty or could it just be the tool what tool do you use man ?
I use the Real Avid Glock sight tool.
@@valleyforgeweaponryI have this in my hand and it’s not working seems to be stripping the screw
Can i replace only the front sight only and keeping the original rear on a Glock 17?
Typically you want to replace both the Front and Rear sight because sights come in different measurements. Measure the front sight and verify measurements of the new sight.
I had this same question. Glad I wasn’t the only one lol
what if i use red lock right
used red lock tight
You can, but we recommend Blue.
How tf did you take that screw out so easily mine is on tight and it’s pissing me off I think the screw is getting stripped
If you are replacing the OEM plastic front sight, you can break it off. If it is another sight, try using heat to loosen any thread locker. The OEM Glock front sight tool is recommended, or the Real Avid tool is another great selection. If all else fails, take it to your local gunsmith!
@@valleyforgeweaponry I have the avid tool and it’s a dagger that came with blacked out suppressor sights
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