Front sight pusher

[Slinginslugs]

Researching and trying to figure out what everyone else uses? Best thing for octagon of various sizes. Thanks

 

[ohio ramrod]

I use a flatened piece of brass.

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I use a short length of 3/8" brass rod and my engraving hammer.

 

[Slinginslugs]

I have ground a large brass punch flattened on one side also. Thinking of investing in a clamp type with the threaded pusher. Just looking for some opinions on a good model. Sometimes I get a little scared of a whacking to hard with a hammer! Ive run across some really tight ones!

 

[sheriff john]

Flat piece of brass close to the same width as the base of the sight and a leather crafting hammer that doesn't rebound like my metal ones. Barrel clamped in vise beneath the sight. Hint - if the brass piece skips off'n the side of the sight, it is possible to break the sight blade plumb off. Light taps work better for me than hard whacks. Have Fun.

 

[hanshi]

A craft hammer & a piece of brass or aluminum works for me.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

I've never tried it but I know a couple of people who swear by, not at, the Wyoming Sight Drifter.
Here's the link:
https://www.wyomingsightdrifter.com/

 

[Timber Wolf]

I bought a punch set with hammer, probably from Midway. When I can lay hands on it, it is a very handy outfit. Similar to but not exactly this one: Wheeler Hammer Punch Set Hard Plastic Case

 

[exarcher]

I've never tried it but I know a couple of people who swear by, not at, the Wyoming Sight Drifter.
Here's the link:
https://www.wyomingsightdrifter.com/

the cats meow!!

 

[TDM]

I use a 3/8" tapered brass rod that matches the base. But I'm going to make a new one with a stepped wedge for more stability as @Brokennock does.

 

[nhmoose]

At a match usually there is one behind the hooter. You will hear Pssssst wanna buy some front sights?

 

[exarcher]

At a match usually there is one behind the hooter. You will hear Pssssst wanna buy some front sights?

i don't get it,, does it damage them? or make them much easier to use??

 

[nhmoose]

i don't get it,, does it damage them? or make them much easier to use??

I'll guess Your Blonde?

 

[exarcher]

I'll guess Your Blonde?

no gray/bald shaved...

 

[ord sgt]

I use a plastic (nylon) rod and a nylon/brass faced hammer to move the sights. Sometimes I use a steel punch. Whatever is handy at the time. Never bought a new-fangled dedicated sight pusher.