Wheeler VS Lyman sight pushers, which one?

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Been asking what sight pusher to buy and these two look to be the best in the less than $150 price range and about the max I can afford.
Anyone able to recommend one over the other as they look to be of different designs.
Wheeler:
www.midwayusa.com

Wheeler Armorer's Pistol Sight Installation Tool

The Wheeler Engineering Armour's Handgun Sight Tool makes installing front and rear pistol sights a breeze. Features include top clamps which add more...
www.midwayusa.com www.midwayusa.com
Lyman:
www.midwayusa.com

Lyman AccuSight Pistol Sight Installation Tool

Lyman’s AccuSight Pistol Sight Tool sets the standard by which all others will be judged! The AccuSight tool is CNC machined from billet aluminum....
www.midwayusa.com www.midwayusa.com

My main and only real concerns are
#1 do they create the compound force needed using only reasonable force to move and if need be remove and install sights
#2 Will they easily remove the rear sight on my shields as the sight is of a design that offers only minimal surface contact between the sight and sight moving fixture
#3 will they do #1 & #2 without causing any damage to my sights or the sight moving fixture, as I plan on using painters tape to protect my slide.
 
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DartonJager said:
Been asking what sight pusher to buy and these two look to be the best in the less than $150 price range and about the max I can afford.
Anyone able to recommend one over the other as they look to be of different designs.
Wheeler:
www.midwayusa.com

Wheeler Armorer's Pistol Sight Installation Tool

The Wheeler Engineering Armour's Handgun Sight Tool makes installing front and rear pistol sights a breeze. Features include top clamps which add more...
www.midwayusa.com www.midwayusa.com
Lyman:
www.midwayusa.com

Lyman AccuSight Pistol Sight Installation Tool

Lyman’s AccuSight Pistol Sight Tool sets the standard by which all others will be judged! The AccuSight tool is CNC machined from billet aluminum....
www.midwayusa.com www.midwayusa.com

My main and only real concerns are
#1 do they create the compound force needed using only reasonable force to move and if need be remove and install sights
#2 Will they easily remove the rear sight on my shields as the sight is of a design that offers only minimal surface contact between the sight and sight moving fixture
#3 will they do #1 & #2 without causing any damage to my sights or the sight moving fixture, as I plan on using painters tape to protect my slide.
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One advantage to the Lyman you cant see from the picture is that the adjustment handle slides off and the shaft it fits on is a steel hex shape rod which you can then attach a wrench to for additional leverage if necessary. I have not had to do that but it's a nice feature if you encounter a particularly stubborn sight to be moved. FYI
 
Ordered the Lyman sight pusher off Amazon. Have also ordered a second set of XS F8 sights for my 4" Shield Plus PC as I absolutely love the XS F8 sights I put on my 3" G2 Shield Plus so I will need the Lyman to remove the old S&W factory sights and install the XS's.
I let my eyes do the choosing between the XS sights over the factory sights on my 4" PC Shield Plus.
Shot my 3" Shield Plus with the XS's then the 4" Shield and unquestionably my eyes much prefered the XS sights.
Will post what I think of the Lyman sight pusher after I finish installing the XS sights and use the Lyman at the range to zero the XS sights.
 
DartonJager said:
Ordered the Lyman sight pusher off Amazon. Have also ordered a second set of XS F8 sights for my 4" Shield Plus PC as I absolutely love the XS F8 sights I put on my 3" G2 Shield Plus so I will need the Lyman to remove the old S&W factory sights and install the XS's.
I let my eyes do the choosing between the XS sights over the factory sights on my 4" PC Shield Plus.
Shot my 3" Shield Plus with the XS's then the 4" Shield and unquestionably my eyes much prefered the XS sights.
Will post what I think of the Lyman sight pusher after I finish installing the XS sights and use the Lyman at the range to zero the XS sights.
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I have the exact same pistol...4 inch Shield Plus Performance Center. Love the pistol but have been having some issues with light strikes on the primers causing occasional misfires. Have you experienced any of that?
 
FWIW, though my MGW Pro is probably way more than you'd want to spend, it came with some Delrin shims to avoid marring the slide. I think they're about 1/8th of an inch think.

You could get some Delrin/acetal sheets and make your own.
 
MGW makes a great sight pusher. Not inexpensive, but a superior product. I have first hand experience with the MGW for Glock tool as well as the Wheeler. If your sight is really snug in the dovetail, you will not be pleased with the Wheeler. If fact, you might damage the Wheeler. If your slight isn't really snug, then the Wheeler's ability to adjust for numerous front and rear sights may be to your liking.
 
If you want to make precise sight adjustments, in the process of zeroing, a pusher is best. If you want to avoid damage to a tritium sight, especially a bar type, you want a pusher. If you want to make adjustments in the field, say at the range, a pusher is best. If you just want to bang the sight sorta into place, put the taped slide in a solid vise and tap away on a brass or Delrin flat punch. I've done all the above, to suit the purpose at hand.
 
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