Modern-day firearm owners have become very savvy about changing parts and making modifications to their guns. Gone are the days of a shop light and a Dremel with little more than hope. Much of this advancement is due to the growing presence of serious gun working tools. Leading that evolution is an innovative company based in Minnesota. While the term innovative is undeservedly tossed around in our industry, Real Avid is worthy of the title. One of my favorites is their Real Avid Glock Sight Pusher. While some of you may think, “There are already Glock sight pushers,”. To them I would simply say I can guarantee Real Avid does it better.
Real Avid Glock Sight Pusher
I was fortunate to get the tool in for personal review and I put it right to work. The Real Avid Sight Pusher for Glock is a professional-grade tool. It makes quick work of changing Glock pistol sights while protecting both gun slides and the sights. The pusher is heavy-duty, and built to last. It is smartly designed to work on all Glock models, factory, and aftermarket sights.
It has an oversized, ergonomic Easy Torque Handle that works well with extra-fine drive threads. This provides the maximum force with minimal effort when removing and installing Glock sights. A specially designed press block features multiple contact surface. This is to accommodate all Glock sights while applying maximum force to the actual dovetail surface. This is also done at the optimal leverage point. The slide-locking base securely anchors all sizes of Glock slides into place.First off, I do own other sight tools that have been on my bench forever. They are steel behemoths that require lube and are a bit of a wrestling match to use. The Real Avid Sight Pusher has been designed by people that have used these old tools and wanted something better. The oversized rubberized turn handle is gold as it gave me a good grip and leverage.
The Real Avid Glock Sight Pusher is Easy to Use
On the other end, Real Avid has created a grip as well which makes it easier to use. Real Avid has designed the locking plate to accept specific precut shims. This makes it compatible with all Glock models. I set mine up for a Glock 17. It was effortless to do and a good design. If you are ever confused about which shim, scan the QR code that they have included on the press block. That is an acknowledgment that most people will lose the instructions. Or they put them somewhere for safekeeping only to forget where that is.
The extra fine threads make for easy and smooth motion. The press block is well thought out. It has a 90-degree, 45-degree and 75-degree surface to mate with sights. The 4mm press block also aligns perfectly with the dovetail slot. Many other tools grab the sights fairly high which can rupture the sight’s tritium vial inserts if not done correctly. If you are like me, you are very cautious to avoid scratching or marring the surface of the gun. Real Avid has designed the press block to moves easily through the dovetail channel without damaging the gun or sight.
But Wait, There’s More
While the sight pusher is indeed well made and certainly professional grade there is more. Real Avid decided to go a step further for those of us who are constantly changing sights out. Inside the handle, they have included a 2-in-1 armorer’s tool that has a 3/16 nut driver for changing front sights. There is also a 3mm armorer’s pin punch for Glock disassembly and maintenance. The pin punch sits inside the easy torque nut driver which sits inside the pusher grip handle. I have lost count of how many absurdly lightweight aluminum nut drivers I have pitched in the trash after they get bent out of shape. My guess is that someone at Real Avid experienced this as well and thought “never again.”
The cost of having a shop install new sights can range anywhere from $40 to $100 depending on where you are. Being able to do it yourself does more than save you money, it allows you the comfort of knowing it is done right. The average serious Glock owner changes their sights several times in the gun’s lifespan. Being able to do it at your own convenience is a definite plus. Real Avid has done its standard exceptional job at designing this tool. It is hearty and will last. As long as you are going to tinker with your guns, you might as well use tools and equipment to help do the job right.
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