Xdm sight removal
- Thread starter jspeligene
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dennishoddy
Moderator
I've got the tools which are just aluminum punches. One with a nylon insert and the other just a square aluminum punch with a little groove in it that someone could do with a file.
I was in OKC today and could have brought them if this were earlier.
Both are probably made from 6061 or 6063 aluminum which is pretty hard for that material. My tools are 1/4" square stock. Check around the metal yards in OKC and see if they can help you. The stuff at the big box stores is likely 5052 that is really soft.
jspeligene
Well-Known Fanatic
Thanks Dennis. I can come up with the harder aluminum. Is a block of polyethylene satisfactory to back up the slide? I just didn't want to mar the finish on a brand new gun
dennishoddy
Moderator
I"m sure that would be fine. I have a block of wood to support the slide when I'm driving them out.
Jeff T.
Well-Known Fanatic
Jeff,
From previous experience those XDM sites are VERY tight and VERY hard to get removed!
Good Luck!
From previous experience those XDM sites are VERY tight and VERY hard to get removed!
Good Luck!
