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Post by Motorcycle_dan 5/19/2014, 2:25 pm

So I was wanting to move a rear sight on my 1911 LDA Para Ordance 7.45
I gives it a nudge with an automatic center punch.  Nada
couple more nudges with the punch.  Nuffin.
So I am thinking wonder if they make a tool to push that.
Yup,  but BOY are they proud of it. 
MGW makes one like this:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/sight-adjusting-tools/semi-auto-sight-mover-prod8846.aspx

anyone got one of these taking up valuable room in a drawer?  Would you consider selling it or Loaning for a week or so?
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Post by DavidR 5/19/2014, 2:59 pm

you can try a brass punch, or even a nylon one sometimes works, but some sights are tuff to move, we broke two aluminum drifts trying to change the front sight on a beretta 92
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Post by james r chapman 5/19/2014, 4:00 pm

make sure it doesn't have a locking screw somewhere...
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Post by STEVE SAMELAK 5/19/2014, 5:46 pm

The one sold by glockworks is cheaper & should do the job
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Post by kc.crawford.7 5/20/2014, 7:02 am

Dan, secure the slide in a good vise.  Those sights are put in with a hydraulic ram and are installed from R to L.  There shouldn't be a taper to the dovetail cut, but............it's a Para.
I use an aluminum drift to move sights after the slide is secure.  If you're still having a problem give me a shout and I'll see if I can do anything else to help over the phone.
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Post by davekp 5/20/2014, 7:38 am

I've used a machinist's vise and 1/4" cutting tool. Put the slide and the tool in the vise- tighten to move the sight. The slide sometimes wants to twist so this technique isn't always effective.

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