I found some brass drift punches at Northern Tool. I put my slide in a leather glove and clamped it in my vice. Tapped and removed the front sight. I did tape it with masking tape to help not damage the finish. No damage and its out. I had to tap it a bit hard to remove it but its out. the rear sight I tapped out but not past the place where it lets the spring and firing pin safety out. I am in the midst of moving and the sights were shipped to my other home I sold. So I will let this gun sit until I get back with the sights and my truck of stuff. Looks like its not a big job if you have a bit of patience and tools. Can't wait to get this back together.