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Unread 06-14-2016, 10:01 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Olle View Post
There's really no need for a sight pusher IMO. I'd just put it in a vice and tap the sight, the slab sides and a couple of wood blocks would hold it firmly without damaging the barrel.
I use a hammer & brass/copper bolt to push/install mine, but there's no vise at my range. I have a couple front sight spanners for my screw-on front sight bases and was thinking of tapping them for an adjustment screw...But they're aluminum and might strip easily...My blade dovetails are pretty tight...
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