That tool is a great investment and works 100× better then the 40 dollar block pushers, for 10 bucks more its well worth it. I just used it today to put on some replacement ameriglos and didn't mark or hurt sights or slide at all

 

I don't know what the NCStar sight tool looks like, but the tool I have I put some duct tape over the part that contacts the sight.

If your "'smith" is installing night sights by using a hammer and punch he is not a gunsmith. He is someone to be avoided with firearms at all costs. Hitting night sights with a hammer and punch is very likely to bust the capsules, which have radioactive substances inside. And they are quite expensive.

 

I don't know what the NCStar sight tool looks like, but the tool I have I put some duct tape over the part that contacts the sight.

If your "'smith" is installing night sights by using a hammer and punch he is not a gunsmith. He is someone to be avoided with firearms at all costs. Hitting night sights with a hammer and punch is very likely to bust the capsules, which have radioactive substances inside. And they are quite expensive.

I disagree,
Although a professional gunsmith should have several good quality sight pushers to aid efficiency ,with the correct punch and proper technique a decent gunsmith is capable of installing ,adjusting, or removing any type of sight using a dovetail including tritium sights.

 

I have one. I’ve used it 3 times to great success. Oil those threads!

 

Be sure to use the side clearance holes on the side of the NCstar, this insures the elevation adjustment isn’t too high where you could mar the top of the slide.

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I bought mine off of ebay for about 50 bucks. I installed night sights for the first time in 20yrs, it works great. You just have to adjust it correctly and you will be golden.

 

Not if used correctly. I have one and replaced the sights on 4 Glocks with no issues.


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Not if used correctly.

Here's your answer.

 

If you are concerned, put piece of cardboard between the pusher and the sight. But, it typically doesn't mark up the sights, I've done several.

 

Take the time to ensure things are lined up correctly.
Take some blue painter tape if it makes you feel better, but not needed if you are careful.

 

Wanting to do a Very miniscule adjustment, the width of the mark of the side of the tip of a mechanical pencil.

Thinking I should likely using the small
Allen Key that comes with it to put inside of the adjustment handle.

Assuming that is for fine adjustments to avoid pressing too much... Just hope my adjustment isn't too small and it going too far...

Very well oiled threads (light gun brand grease actually, SLIP2000 EWG)

 

Once you get everything aligned correctly it works great. I use painters blue tape to prevent marring. A witness mark on the slide, sight for small adjustment

 

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My Trijicon HD XR's have a small scuff line from the NCSTAR pusher. It's pretty faint, and I don't really give a s***. If you couldn't bear the thought, put a couple layers of electric tape on the ears before use.

-Al

 

Time and patience! I bought one to test and just took my time checking a LOT to see that I wasn't going to scratch anything.
The NCStar is great for rear sights, but I have some besides Glocks and that doesn't work with front sights... hence the name rear sight pusher.
It's a very nice and sturdy tool capable of precision if you don't hurry TOO much.

It can leave a mark on the sight... especially slanted ones... Kahr sight here.

I prefer a sight tool that fits into the dovetail and pushes against the vertical or flat base inline with the direction of travel.

Banging on night nights containing small glass vials of Tritium gas can be costly. Those things can break... or be punched with a punch or pin through the bottom of the front sight as one guy did when we swapped Trijicon front night sights. He damaged the front sight's vial and fortunately I got Trijicon to replace it.

 

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The NCStar is great for rear sights, but I have some besides Glocks and that doesn't work with front sights... hence the name rear sight pusher.
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They make a version with both front and rear sight pushers. That’s what I have & use.

 

Looking back at my posts on Kahrtalk.com, I found one suggestion:

"I just use my drill press with a punch installed. I also have a milling vise from Harbor freight for alignment. Total cost around $30 assuming you already have a drill press."

This sounds good if you already have a drill press and the milling vise to hold the slide correctly and protected.

 

I've been using a $20 eBay universal sight pusher and 10-cents worth of masking tape with excellent results. No mars on any pistol I've used it on (Glock, SW, Ruger).

 

For guns I cared about scuffs, I did what others noted and put masking tape on the contact areas. On Glock, XD, S&W, and P Series SIG's, I just pushed the sights. I didn't end up with any marks. If it is properly aligned, it should be fine.

But as a precaution, a little tape may add a bit of comfort!

 

I sold the rear sight pusher and bought a Wheeler that does both.

 

A good quality sight tool is great to have, and makes the job much easier in most cases. I also have the ability and skill to change sights out on any pistol via a punch and hammer. I apprenticed with some old school gunsmiths that have long since retired. I learned how to install sights on 1911's and browning HP with a punch and hammer.

Like anything you have to use the correct tool for the job. You don't use a 1 inch diameter punch and a carpenters hammer to change sights. I have changed tons of sights, night sights included and have never, not once caused any marking or broken vials. If your doing it correctly, there won't be a problem. I also check the centering of every sight I put on with calipers measuring from each side of the slide, not the dovetail cuts.

I typically will only use a sight tool for the rear sights. Most sight pushers use the blade of the front sight to push the sight in. This puts a tremendous amount of lateral stress at the blade and dovetail joint on the sight. I have seen more than one front sight snapped off with a sight tool.

If you just take your pistol to some gunsmith at the local bass pro shops or whatever, you will likely get something back that has been boogered up. Good gunsmiths are few and far between now, as it has become a dying art with the advent of modern pistols. No need to fit parts anymore, and thus no need to pass on that skill to others.

To say if a gunsmith is wrong because he is not using a sight tool, just means you have never seen a skilled smith install a set of sights correctly. Call Wilson, Les Baer, Novak, or Turnbull and ask them how they install sights.


TXPO

 

I have one and have used it many times to install Trijicon sights. I use a piece of cardboard to protect the logo. Works like a charm!