Front sight glue?

markhepler · 05-18-2005, 07:26 PM

Hi,

What's the best way to keep my front sight from sliding/falling off?

Thanks,

Mark

policeluger · 05-18-2005, 07:46 PM

I guess we're talking Lugers here, on the barrel at the base where the sight slides in, with a sharp punch, crater it several times, try sliding the sight in, if it get good and tight, finish drifting it the rest of the way in, if still loose you may need another creater ot two...try it. Here and only here is also where I would red lock tight, never on a threaded screw or such. If I have confussed you, let me know, and I'll see what I can do to help.

markhepler · 05-19-2005, 08:42 AM

Hi,

I'm refering to a Luger P-08.

I think I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid to attempt it--except for the Loc-tite part (ha).

Thanks,

Mark

John Sabato · 05-19-2005, 10:46 AM

Mark, check your Private messages... by clicking on the My Profile link at the top of any page of the Lugerforum.

Pete Ebbink · 05-19-2005, 03:11 PM

Mark,

I have used simple metal epoxy on my 9" shooter luger. It holds but can be broken to make sight adjustments if you need to later with a proper sight adjustment mandrel.

Regards,

Pete...

markhepler · 05-21-2005, 07:51 PM

Thanks... Since Epoxy can be broken, I'll probably go that route.

Mark

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05-18-2005, 07:46 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I guess we're talking Lugers here, on the barrel at the base where the sight slides in, with a sharp punch, crater it several times, try sliding the sight in, if it get good and tight, finish drifting it the rest of the way in, if still loose you may need another creater ot two...try it. Here and only here is also where I would red lock tight, never on a threaded screw or such. If I have confussed you, let me know, and I'll see what I can do to help.

05-19-2005, 08:42 AM	#3
markhepler User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I'm refering to a Luger P-08. I think I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid to attempt it--except for the Loc-tite part (ha). Thanks, Mark

05-19-2005, 03:11 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Mark, I have used simple metal epoxy on my 9" shooter luger. It holds but can be broken to make sight adjustments if you need to later with a proper sight adjustment mandrel. Regards, Pete...

05-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#6
markhepler User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks... Since Epoxy can be broken, I'll probably go that route. Mark