MarMahDuke Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I asked a question about the best TTP's to get a rear sight off a new SP-01 and got both "use a heat gun" and "stick it in the freezer" from the same group. We were in the middle of a match, so i didn't push the issue. Anyone care to weigh in? I'm also going to try a good penetrator/lubricant (suggestions??) and a big ass hammer. Just thought it was funny to get the opposite answer to the same question. Thanks gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Heat the slide, not the sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MstngLX50 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I've done a couple and didn't use anything other than a vice, hammer, and punch. If those weren't working and I had to pick one I'd try heat to the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarMahDuke Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 If i do heat the slide, should i remove the internal first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 It should slide out with just a brass punch and a hammer...If you do heat the slide, I would remove any springs, firing pin, etc., before heating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 big vice, using soft jaws but slide in very very firmly, big brass punch, big brass hammer. when that doesn't work i'll use the sight pusher to get it started a little and then go back to big, big, big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay870 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, rowdyb said: big vice, using soft jaws but slide in very very firmly, big brass punch, big brass hammer. when that doesn't work i'll use the sight pusher to get it started a little and then go back to big, big, big This. A little Kroil the night before won't hurt anything. Also, pull the extractor first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 yep, the slide is bare when i'm doing this. no barrel, no firing pin, no spring, no plate, no extractor, no ext spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneBray Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Heat normally expands metal while cold contracts it. If you heat, it should be the slide, and not the sight or sight and slide. Don't damage the finish on the slide heating it. Likewise, over heating the slide can change it hardness and improper cooling could cause warping. Really, like Jay870's approach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel1 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 In Europe cz use red loctite type glue on sights. Heat sight properly and they will come off easily. I have also notice that rear sight come off right to left and new sight go in left to right. Freezing new sight ja and heating slide might help but never really notice any difference. Shadow standard sight also have a small lock screw and that is also need some heat to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I use an Maryland Gun Works (MGW) sight tool and it's worked on everything but a TS slide. For that I had to put it in the freezer all night. I couldn't get heat to work. After purchasing that tool, I don't mess around with punches unless I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Buy a sight removal tool https://sightpusher.com/ comes in very handy and never worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 What type of sight is it? Does it have a set screw? Adjustable sights have two set screws under the elevation adjustment screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uewpew Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 SCIENCE! http://www.physlink.com/education/askexperts/ae40.cfm http://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/12599/will-a-hole-cut-into-a-metal-disk-expand-or-shrink-when-the-disc-is-heated And like Diesel1 said...if red Loctite was used, heat will be needed to break down the Loctite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarMahDuke Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 4 hours ago, kneelingatlas said: What type of sight is it? Does it have a set screw? Adjustable sights have two set screws under the elevation adjustment screw. The night sights with a set screw on top (removed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absocold Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 For temperature work it's usually easier to try the smallest piece. Heat if some sort of adhesive (loctite, glue) needs to be softened or if it's a circle/hole/nut (which is almost everything that gets stuck). Cold for everything else, which includes dovetails and pins. I have a can of Freon that I'll carefully use to spray a stuck part to get instant results. Have to be very careful with plastics, get them too cold and they'll shatter when struck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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