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Old 03-29-2010, 12:54 AM
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Work and the weather have been killing me lately... may be another week or two before I have time to make it out.... I will get there eventually and post the results.... with pictures of course.
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Finally got time off work on a nice day.... headed out to the range with my S&W ( as well as a couple of other handguns ) for a little shooting.... don't have any "before" pictures of targets with the original front sight, but if I held to point of aim before my shots would be well below the black part of the target and near the bottom of the paper.... with my shorter front sight installed, she now shoots where I am aiming.... much better.... here is a picture of a target- 15 rounds @ ten yards....



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Old 04-01-2010, 06:24 PM
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The results look good. I may have to do this if my shots are consistently lower then where I'm aiming.
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That's a good 5 rnds in under 1in ; ) Good Shootin
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Old 04-01-2010, 07:29 PM
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Ray,
Nice shooting. The replacement sights look like the way to go.
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Old 04-01-2010, 09:44 PM
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The results look good. I may have to do this if my shots are consistently lower then where I'm aiming.
Not to take anything away 'cause he's done a great job, but the Sigma sights are set to be 'on' the target, not at 6'oclock as normal.
I've got my sights on his variation of the sights, since no other sight maker seems to be interested for FO sights on the Sigma.
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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Not to take anything away 'cause he's done a great job, but the Sigma sights are set to be 'on' the target, not at 6'oclock as normal.
I've got my sights on his variation of the sights, since no other sight maker seems to be interested for FO sights on the Sigma.
I was holding "on" the target.... shots were still hitting 6-8" low at seven to ten yards.... I wasn't and still am not holding at the six o'clock position.... it was far enough off that I was seriously considering just getting rid of the pistol.... I am much happier with it now.... just might keep it.
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:30 PM
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That does it, once I am done breaking in my SW9E I will be modding a Fiber Optic front sight.
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i definitely need to buy some threadlocker...mine comes loose after 2 full mags
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A question. Has anyone tried filing down the factory front sight to match the Hi-Viz sight height? You could then paint it red or whatever color you want. Just a thought now that I know the proper sight height.


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A question. Has anyone tried filing down the factory front sight to match the Hi-Viz sight height? You could then paint it red or whatever color you want. Just a thought now that I know the proper sight height.


I never had much luck getting a good looking finish after taking a file or sandpaper to plastic... plus, I just like to tinker sometimes.
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Old 04-15-2010, 03:23 PM
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Picked this sight up.... more pictures to come as soon as I start pulling the factory front sight off....


Where did you get this?? model#?? link??

Great job!! It looks great!
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Old 04-16-2010, 01:22 AM
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Picked it up at my local Bass Pro Shop.... not sure about the part/model number.... I threw out the packaging... next time I go to Bass Pro Shop I will check and post details for you.
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Old 04-16-2010, 09:42 AM
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Picked it up at my local Bass Pro Shop.... not sure about the part/model number.... I threw out the packaging... next time I go to Bass Pro Shop I will check and post details for you.
Possibly this one? HiViz Glock Sight
Item #: 38-898-046-07 - Front Glock Sight - $34.99
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Thanks to this thread, I recently installed one of these on mine. I haven't had a chance to get it to the range yet, but I like the new sight picture much better than the stock one. Hopefully, it'll raise my point of impact just the right amount like it did for the OP. Thanks for the idea Ray1970.

Here's the full lineup intended for glocks: Hiviz for Glock
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Has anyone changed the rear sight of the Sigma? Is it easy to just punch out or is going to a gunsmith the better (more pricey) way to go?

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Very easy to do yourself, depending on how strong your fingers are, you may be able to push it out, if not a plastic punch
( or something that wont scratch the finish ,if you care,) and lightly tap it out.
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Thanks to this thread, I recently installed one of these on mine. I haven't had a chance to get it to the range yet, but I like the new sight picture much better than the stock one. Hopefully, it'll raise my point of impact just the right amount like it did for the OP. Thanks for the idea Ray1970.

Here's the full lineup intended for glocks: Hiviz for Glock

Did the same thing to my 40VE but with the GL2009G sight today while watching the Steelers vs Ravens.

















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Old 01-16-2011, 10:37 PM
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Here's mine... and the results.





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Old 01-17-2011, 09:48 PM
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Did the same thing to my 40VE but with the GL2009G sight today while watching the Steelers vs Ravens.


















did u have to do much of the 'DIY' filing as the others did? and is it a screw that is securing it as well? thx!
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Fine shootin', writer... not a thing wrong with that arrangement!
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did u have to do much of the 'DIY' filing as the others did? and is it a screw that is securing it as well? thx!
Yep had to file the sides. I did a little at a time on each side so as not to wear down one side to much. It's a very small screw, I used loctite on the screw.
To get the screw to catch I dabbed some glue on the screw top and stuck it to a wooden skewer for a minute or so to start the threading. I already had the socket size needed to tighten it. I'll check what size and post it up in the am.


3/16th socket. On a sidenote: The Hi Viz sight I installed is metal.
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I never had much luck getting a good looking finish after taking a file or sandpaper to plastic... plus, I just like to tinker sometimes.
I repair and build golf clubs as a hobby.

I have an answer for this statement above ......

#1 Get some ACETONE at a hardware store
#2 Get a Q-TIP or two
#3 Dip the Q-TIP in the ACETONE and proceed carefully and gently apply the ACETONE on the area of the plastic sight where you used the sandpaper or file.

You can use a "shop rag" as well if you carefully wipe the area in brushlike strokes and in the same direction.

After it has dried completely -- you can polish the plastic area with a shop rag and a bit of tooth paste ..... if needed.

This will bring the finish back to life and it will look very near original.

This is the very same technique used on the plastic collars (called "ferrules") near the iron and wood heads to "clean up" the construction or repair process.

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Old 01-18-2011, 11:42 PM
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Yep had to file the sides. I did a little at a time on each side so as not to wear down one side to much. It's a very small screw, I used loctite on the screw.
To get the screw to catch I dabbed some glue on the screw top and stuck it to a wooden skewer for a minute or so to start the threading. I already had the socket size needed to tighten it. I'll check what size and post it up in the am.


3/16th socket. On a sidenote: The Hi Viz sight I installed is metal.
thx for the info! and the pix r much more helpful!
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Old 01-20-2011, 01:25 AM
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I had to file a bit on the slide on mine as well. The slot was more like a figure 8 almost, with the center on each side protruding in a bit. Didn't take much at all to get it to fit. Biggest pain was getting the little bolt down in there, with a drop of blue loctite on it. Finally ended up using a pair of tweezers and spinning the slide around till the bolt started. Just snug, it doesn't need to be muscled tight, its not that big of a bolt. I have over 300 rounds through mine and it hasn't budged.
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Put the HiViz sight on mySW40VE yesterday. minute fitting adjustments(filing) and it fit right in. loctite should be dry by tomorrow and will try it out. I am hoping to raise yhe POI so I can hald at the bottom of the black and hit in the middle instead of covering the whole bulls eye
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Put the HiViz sight on mySW40VE yesterday. minute fitting adjustments(filing) and it fit right in. loctite should be dry by tomorrow and will try it out. I am hoping to raise yhe POI so I can hald at the bottom of the black and hit in the middle instead of covering the whole bulls eye
range report yet?
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Old 01-30-2011, 07:46 PM
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fired 50 rounds. POI is dead on
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I have put some steel front sights on Glocks with that small bolt. Didn't have the proper sized socket so filed a slot and installed it with a good fitting screwdriver tip. Also used red loc-tite and they have all stayed on nicely.

Too bad S&W didn't use the same mounting system and slot sizes Glock uses as it is dirt simple and easy to replace missing sights. Be that as it may, my 9VE is a gem so far and I will probably put on a set of steel NS.
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fired 50 rounds. POI is dead on
good to hear! i should have mine this week, cant wait!
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just installed cant wait to try it out!
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just back from the range, and the sight is amazing! Dead on! brought the POI to the POA. Nice and bright, Wife and daughter also like it and noticed the improvement.
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GREAT!This seems to be how it works out for everyone that installs the sight
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I finally ordered mine today, I bought mine from Amazon.
$26.83 shipped.
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just take your time filing down the sides, theres not much there, and it looks like you could actually file into the threads for the tiny bolt
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Old 02-13-2011, 10:06 PM
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wat up team? here is my front sight replacement. no range report, yet. hopefully, some time this week and ill get some pics up.

Make and model number, picked up at a local shop. $29.99


Set up


No turning back now!


My choice of filing, didn't use an actual dremel. i wanted more control of the filing.


Front sight comparison. Not 100%, i wasn't able to file the 'stem' of the factory sight. but u get the idea of how much a difference there is.


i can already feel the difference in alignment


waiting for a visit to the range
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just ordered mine from amazon can't wait to get this setup!
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Worked out awsome!!! i didn't feel the need to post any pics as it doesn't really look any different from whats here already lol maybe a mod could sticky this thread since it rocks!
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I am glad now that I ordered the Hi-Viz via Amazon. It should be here in a week or two, with free shipping.

The reason I said that I am glad is that when I did a close inspection of the inside of my slide, I noticed that the glue they used to secure the sight, is starting to peel at the edges. This pistol is still almost new. I am sure that it will hold up just fine. Perhaps I got some cleaning solvent on the cement and did not wipe it off well enough. The edges are peeling so I have no doubt that I could probably pull the sight off without use of tools, if I so desired.

I think that the Hi-Viz sight will be a nice enhancement to an already great little pistol.
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Actually, thats not glue. The factory sight has a plastic stem that is melted in place, so the flaking is ok.Good luck with the HI viz
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Just did mine today, I havent gotten the chance to take pictures or head to the range with it, cant wait to try it out.
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Here's my sight all done up It took some filing but wasn't to bad. Haven't gotten the chance to test it out yet though.
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Old 03-07-2011, 01:44 AM
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can you only use the GL2007 modle or any of them for a glock?
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Old 03-07-2011, 12:06 PM
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it seems any of them work, I used the GL1001, and i've seen others used.
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I believe that the different models pertain to size. Some are higher or fatter than others. I am waiting for a GL2006 model that I ordered from Amazon for $26+ with free shipping. It should be here today or tomorrow. Someone else posted using that particular one, so I figured that I couldn't go wrong. I believe that the 2006 is shorter than the stock sight so I may be able to bring my aim up. It seems that everyone that shoots my 9ve tends to shoot a few inches low. Maybe this will bring it up a bit. Better eye sight would also improve my accuracy. I am thinking of buying a special pair of eye glasses just for my serious plinking. I don't need too much pin point accuracy to hit 8" disks at 35ft though. It's those darn paper targets that require better sight alignment.

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Old 03-07-2011, 01:46 PM
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MDLNB is right, some are different heights, some come with diff. light pipes.

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Old 03-07-2011, 06:32 PM
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when i modded mine i used the gl2006
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Old 03-08-2011, 06:45 AM
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Okay, so I went though the whole thing but I (think I) only saw the front sight being replaced.......
Has anyone also done the rear sight and if so, which system did they get and installed?
I would like to also replace the rear sight if that is possible with a high visibility one. I have had Lasik surgery done to my eyes last year, and though far away (probably 3-4 feet and beyond) I feel I am at 20-20, up close (needed when focusing on the front sight on target.....) the sight is currently a blur (that is for any sight, not just the Sigma one....)! The higher visibility I think might help out with this.

Anyway, if anyone has done it or knows which would work I would love to hear about it and maybe even see some pictures. I am definitely doing at least the front sight for sure!

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Old 03-08-2011, 07:09 AM
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I have had Lasik surgery done to my eyes last year, and though far away (probably 3-4 feet and beyond) I feel I am at 20-20, up close (needed when focusing on the front sight on target.....) the sight is currently a blur (that is for any sight, not just the Sigma one....)!
That isn't a gun problem. You need some shooting glasses with a "computer glasses" prescription in them so you can focus on the front sight and let the target go blurry. I've been using such glasses for years, and they make all the difference in the world shooting IDPA and USPSA. I like the "computer glasses so much I routinely wear them indoors all the time so I can see things up close.

As an aside, if I were to have lasik surgery, I would have my eyes corrected for focus at one meter, and wear glasses for distance vision, not get them corrected for infinity focus. Most of what I need to see clearly during my typical day is within arms length. I have heard many nearsighted people who got lasik complain of your problem when they suddenly become farsighted. The old lens just can't "accomodate" or focus back and forth like it did when we were 20 years old, so basically we older folks only see clearly at one distance without glasses; that's why they make bi and tri focals.
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