Can you install these yourself or is it gunsmith time?
1279165
There's a ton of DIY instructional videos on YouTube, but without the right tools and knowledge of the slide components, you could end up losing or damaging critical parts. Most smiths shouldn't charge more than $30 to install a set of sights if you're doubting yourself.
1279166
I had a gun smith install mine but a friend of mine did them himself. Just need a vice, punch and a hammer. Be patient and as gentle as possible.
1279167
I had a man @ a local gun store put mine on but you can do it yourself. When you put on the rear sight watch out for the firing pin safety it's under tension and held in place by the rear sight. YouTube is an excellent place for info on how to get this done.
343899
I had a set installed by my gunsmith on my S&W; Shield .40 caliber. Took him about 5-10 minutes and they fit just fine.
1996188
If the threads are the same you should be able to install it yourself it's really easy. Look up the installation on YouTube you will do fine
241013
Yes. I have a set in my 686. Gunsmith installation is pretty much the only way to put them in.
786448
Toughest part of replacing them is getting out the factory XD sights. They are installed with incredibly tight tolerences. I highly recommend getting a sight pusher and not simply a hammer and punch for removal and installation. You may also want some kroil (a penetrating oil). Be aware that you may damage the factory sights by removing them. Best value on a good sight pusher is at the glockstore.Bottom line is you CAN do it but you need the right tools and for the price of those tools you can pay a gunsmith less and save yourself the frustration.
565658
Yes installed them in mine myself in 20 minutes. There is a really good installation video on YouTube. Rob
1183252
Yes. I would recommend getting a gun smith to put them on unless you have personal experience putting on front and rear sights. Otherwise, you will just scratch and dent the finish on your slide.
1672331
To be installed correctly you are going to have to bring these to a gunsmith for custom fitting and alignment or do it yourself if you know how to. They are not a drop in part. That being said I don't see why they wouldn't work for you. In my opinion these sights are great for rapid sight picture alignment in low light conditions.Absolutely love them. Hope it helped.
426990
Yes. No Problem. Installed them on mine in about 15 mins (first time I have ever done this). You'll need the Glock tool for the front site and I put a tiny dab of Loctite on mine, 2k rounds later and no problems. Be careful with the rear site though, there is a small spring under it which will pop out and if you're not careful you can lose it.
1704267
Unless you have gunsmith training, you should have them installed by a professional. The local gun shop I go to charges $35 per hour and that is what I was charged for the installation. I love my Meprolight night sites!
197309
have not installed sights yet..thought I could do it myself with my Glock sight tool but can not...need to take it to a gun smith..
1704268
You could do it yourself but I would reccomend a gun smith just because of the reliability issue and for the price you can't go wrong. Mine only charged $30 to do this and well worth it knowing it's done right.
2168707
You can remove the pins with a punch. The rail includes hex screws to replace the pins and the holes in the rail are threaded. Installation instructions are included also, its a pretty quick mod to make.
1608260
One additional note. My gunsmith cautioned me that there is a very slight "overhang" before he installed them because these are made for the full size. He is right but is ever so slight and I haven't thought about it again until your post made me think about it.
457609
I installed them on my S&W E. Just tapped the old out and tapped the new in. Use a brass punch to not mar the finish and tap easy.
728429
Yes, they are better and easier to install, and they don't require as much gunsmithing.
310820
Yes if you are willing to gunsmith it yourself. I think it will work but I've not successfully installed it yet.