shakin_bakin Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Is the MGW SP-1000 sight tool worth the money or should I buy the NVStar one for $50? I need to change one sight front and rear on a Canik TP9 SFX (so a Glock rear, S&W front supposedly). I might change a sight here and there in the future, but not sure? Maybe on a CZ? My local gun shop will swap the sights out for $30. I can swap a lot of sights before I'll ever get my money back on the SP-1000 but wont be able to fine tune things on my own. So what are your thoughts? Worth it to pay the gun shop to do it? Is this a one off and if I move away another gun shop might charge me $50 or more? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I have the MGW tool for Glocks and its nice for Glock sights but it will not work for fully adjustable rear sights, like made by Dawson Precision. I end up drifting those in with a punch. I like tools and have a low threshold to buy them if I need them, but would probably not buy the MGW tool you are asking about. I don't have experience with the other tools you asked about. I use a small gun smithing hammer and a brass punch from this set acquired almost two decades ago: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/761422/lyman-tapper-hammer-with-interchangeable-brass-nylon-steel-heads-and-punch-set-7-piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I got the MGW Sight Pro mainly because I had just gotten a CZ Shadow 2 and I read how many S2 owners were having a difficult time moving/removing the rear sight. Many were saying to use a bigger hammer and some were having a hard time with smaller sight pushers. Since I have a few other brands of pistols, I justified the expense and since the conversions were only $17, I went for it. The S2 rear sight was in there really tight and I was glad I got the MGW tool. I hate to have to pound on things, like sights, as it always leaves a mark. Hate having my stuff all marred up if I want to reuse or sell them. Most of all, using a tool to install the new rear sight, made for a professional looking install. I can now change the sights on my Glock 42/43; 1911’s and SW M&P’s. It also doesfront sights too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, shakin_bakin said: So what are your thoughts? Worth it to pay the gun shop to do it? Is this a one off and if I move away another gun shop might charge me $50 or more? I assume you can use it to fine tune point of aim at the range? When I had CZ's with fixed sights and the CZ specific sight tool I used it a lot. If you have adjustable sights or are not obsessive-compulsive about poa then it may not be worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, IHAVEGAS said: I assume you can use it to fine tune point of aim at the range? When I had CZ's with fixed sights and the CZ specific sight tool I used it a lot. If you have adjustable sights or are not obsessive-compulsive about poa then it may not be worthwhile. I'm fairly compulsive on POA to POI. And I would want to change it if it was off... I shoot CO, so my concern is, I dont know how many more pistols besides this one I would do. But I guess I could always sell it if I never use it again. They seem to hold their value very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteDingo Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 The Sight Pro was worth every penny in a professional setting, being as inserts are much cheaper than whole new tools. If you are thinking it will be used more than a few times in the future, then it makes a lot of sense. If it's a once or twice tool, having a local shop do it, if you have anyone local, would be more cost effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock021 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I have the MGW tool for Glock slides. It doesn't get used all that often but it is worth every penny. I would buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, Glock021 said: I have the MGW tool for Glock slides. It doesn't get used all that often but it is worth every penny. I would buy it again. Same here. I like changing sights and trying different styles and the MGW makes it a snap. I’ve also lent it to friends. It’s also nice to be able to use at anytime you need to make an adjustment. There are 2 styles for glock sights one with straight and one for the angled sides, so don’t get the wrong one. Don’t know about the sight pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drtheo Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) I just bought the wheeler tool. It seemed to me to have the most versatility when it comes to front and rear dovetail sights. I will try to remember to post back here after I receive it. Update: My tool came in yesterday and I have to say it is very heavy duty. I have tried it on a few slides and no issues yet except for adjusting front sights on slides with abnormally long dust covers such as a long slide 1911 or tanfoglio. Rear sight adjustment would work fine though on any slide I can imagine. It would be easy enough to remedy that though by lengthening the cut out for the dust cover in the tool. Edited November 5, 2018 by Drtheo To add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I have 2. One for Glock and one for M&P. Thats the real test when you own 2 of something you know you really like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggulp Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have the MGW "universal" and just about every block made for it. That 5 lb chunk of metal has saved me more time and money than I can count. I also have a couple of eBay specials and similar that have cost me time and money. That Wheeler tool looks pretty stout. If you really want to test it, grab a Kimber Ultra CDP. If it can break those sights loose, you've got a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Boy said: I have 2. One for Glock and one for M&P. Thats the real test when you own 2 of something you know you really like it! hehe thats true. Especially when its a tool that doesnt get used a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 8 hours ago, biggulp said: I have the MGW "universal" and just about every block made for it. That 5 lb chunk of metal has saved me more time and money than I can count. I also have a couple of eBay specials and similar that have cost me time and money. That Wheeler tool looks pretty stout. If you really want to test it, grab a Kimber Ultra CDP. If it can break those sights loose, you've got a winner! To be fair, I havent even looked at the wheeler. I did look at the MGW Universal but my concern was with it not fitting all pistols (particularly 1911's was my understanding). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, shakin_bakin said: To be fair, I havent even looked at the wheeler. I did look at the MGW Universal but my concern was with it not fitting all pistols (particularly 1911's was my understanding). I was wrong. I was referencing the "universal compact" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggulp Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, shakin_bakin said: I was wrong. I was referencing the "universal compact" version. I know the full size does 1911 slides, but I did have to modify mine to handle the Sig 226 X-6 slides. From the looks of it, there's probably enough meat that you could trim a bit if needed and still have a solid tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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