Ok, this job is getting the better of me, and a big hammer is looking seductive right now.

I have taken the old sight out, that was easy, and that is the point where all the installation guides stop.

Nobody talks about how to get the new sight IN!

I am trying to install a hi-viz, and the sight is too long to try and catch the base on the plunger, but if I use a tool to push the plunger in, then I cannot catch the end of the base around the end of the plunger because the tool is in the way.

Everyone says this job is easy, so I must be missing something. So any help, or any videos would be greatly appreciated.

I installed the same sight on my R8...but don't remember how I did it other than it was easy.

Found this thread. Hope it helps.

new style front sights

Some are a pain to get in. I assume the one you took out goes in okay?

If so use it as a guide. Some replacements are a smidge too wide or long & require a little tweeking. Use a caliper to determine where you need to touch it up. File a little bit & recheck it.

Some of the guns seem to have very hard springs that make installation hard also.

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I'm assuming you removed the pin. And the plunger is in the way.
You can stick a small punch or equivalent to compress the plunger enough to sneak the sight in.....

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