Any suggestions on how to make Shield factory sight removal easier?

[DartonJager]

Just put a set of XS F8 NTS on my new 3" Shield plus 2.0 and after bending two new brass punches with zero progress I resorted to using a spent 223 case and a small chisel inside of the 223 case and a 2lb brass hammer to finally get both sights off.
I did soak both sights submerged in Kroil over night but it had no affect. I have read about letting you slide sit in your freezer over night to try to shrink the the metal some but didn't try that yet.

I do have and use a massive vice attached to my workbench in my basement that is braced against my concreate basement wall so there is essentially zero give when I hit the sight.

I plan on putting the same sights on my 4" Shield Plus when they arrive in a few days and was wondering if anyone knew of any way to make removing Shield factory sights easier especially the rear sight and yes I did remove the set screw.

 

[Beju]

Given my experience swapping Shield sights with my MGW Pro sight tool (it worked, but I applied a lot of torque), I wouldn't even try it with a hammer and punch.

 

[dajogejr]

I’ve got one of these… used it several times.. and it’s a savior for sure.
Other similar models of course.

Patch and NcSTAR Heavy Duty Universal Pistol Dovetailed Front & Rear Sight Pusher Tool https://a.co/d/70H5zVB

 

[CGhelofxr]

Get a sight remove install tool of your choice, really no other way to do it.