Installing XS sight on LCRThis is a discussion on Installing XS sight on LCR within the Gunsmithing forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; My install went perfect, done & over in just a few minutes. My husband watched the video on youtube from xs sights. He said "its ...
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August 9th, 2012, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mi
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| Installing XS sight on LCR
My install went perfect, done & over in just a few minutes. My husband watched the video on youtube from xs sights. He said "its exactly to the point." He used the xs punch to remove the 1st pin, but used a better quality punch (craftsman) to drive in the new pin. Then he used xs punch to seat the new pin. The xs punch that came with the kit was slightly bent when finished with install. It bends very easy. I also bought a stainless steel pin from a bolt store to use instead of the one that came w/kit. I had read about how easy they can be mushroomed. I had just sat down with a cup of coffee, when my husband came back in from garage. Thats how fast it can be installed. (I thought something had gone  wrong).
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August 9th, 2012, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Norcal
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Photos please 
Also what instructional video was helpful?
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August 9th, 2012, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mi
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My IT dept (husband) is away on business so I dont know how to post it here properly, but here is the sight on YouTube. (maybe you can post it for me)
YouTube>Ruger LCR XS sight installation>by XS sight systems
Also, on the back of XS box that my sight came in, it says "Online Videos." They must have more videos on their own webpage.
I plan on posting a pic of my baby & accessories when my IT dept is back to help me.
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August 9th, 2012, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa
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Same here my punch that came with the sight was bent to the point where it is not usable any more but I got the job done with it. I only had one slip towards the end but really didn't scratch the sight that much. So far I love the sight but its still hard to aim at night without rear sights but I suppose at arms length it will be ok. Now I am looking at xs sights for more of my guns. Love these sights!
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August 9th, 2012, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa
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August 9th, 2012, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: INDIANA
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I use just a touch of (blue) Loktite as well...just prior to drilling the 1/16" hole thru the new sight base!
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August 9th, 2012, 12:19 PM
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#7 | | Jaded James
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina
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Did you get the standard or the large dot? I'm going to get some for my SP and my soon to have LCR.
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August 9th, 2012, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mi
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Yes we used Loktite too.
Crimson Trace for pm.
I'm thinking about cheating on my husband for the first time...I couldn't shoot using my new sight before my husband went away on business. (see Beeware story) Its all I can do to not go out back & test it out.
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August 9th, 2012, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mi
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I used my Ruger discount & ordered from Ruger. It arrived in just a few days. My sight is Std Dot Tritium pin on front sight. I didn't want the big dot.
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August 9th, 2012, 12:47 PM
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#10 | | Jaded James
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by Sightngrl  Yes we used Loktite too.
Crimson Trace for pm.
I'm thinking about cheating on my husband for the first time...I couldn't shoot using my new sight before my husband went away on business. (see Beeware story) Its all I can do to not go out back & test it out. | Go ahead and shoot it. We won't tell!  | |
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August 9th, 2012, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa
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I'm pretty sure the big dot is not available for the LCR. Only the standard dot. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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August 9th, 2012, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan
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I got the Ruger LCR Std Dot Tritium Pin on front sight RP-0008N-4 as well. I watched the Installation Video a few times and am ready to install it. My sight came with the SUR-LOK mentioned in the video. Thanks for the feedback on your install. I'll follow up after my install.
Last edited by NoahsArk; August 9th, 2012 at 05:29 PM.
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August 9th, 2012, 03:20 PM
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#13 | | Jaded James
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by gspdavis I'm pretty sure the big dot is not available for the LCR. Only the standard dot. Correct me if I'm wrong. | Just checked the XS website and you are correct. The Big Dot is available for the SP101.
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August 9th, 2012, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa
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It is available? Then I would be wrong which is not uncommon by the way lol
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August 10th, 2012, 08:19 AM
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#15 | | Previously Interested
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Originally Posted by Sightngrl I'm thinking about cheating on my husband for the first time........... | Just be sure and use protection........(eye and ear)........  | |
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