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Old October 27th, 2012, 06:38 PM   #1
 
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XD Sights?

I just traded for a Springfield XD service model 45. I really would like to install a fiber optic front sight but have recently heard some horror stories about getting the old sights off even when using a press. Has anyone else heard of or experienced this? Any tips or just send the slide to someone such as Hiviz?



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Old October 27th, 2012, 07:18 PM   #2
 
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I recently added the LaserLyte rear sight laser to my personal XD. Let me tell you, it was a HUGE pain. I am a gunsmith and I have never had a rear sight give me so much trouble. In the end, I had to cut it off with the dremel. I didnt need to touch the front sights, which is great because I have read the front ones are much worse than rear! My advice, take it to a gunsmith that way if something goes wrong, its not on you!
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There is a tool for Springfield XD/XDM front sights. They are a major pain.
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Thanks guys. I think I will send the slide to Hiviz and let them do the deed. That way I wont kick myself for destroying my own gun.
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There's a guy on XDTalk forum (ajamesp51) who will do the install for free if you buy the sites for him, he gets great reviews.
His website is xd-hs2000.com
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