If it's specified, it's probably so it comes out with the sight over the striker safety block, easier to catch, less chance of your tool mashing the plunger if going right to left (since the plunger is on right) for the rear sight. But the dovetail are cut symmetrical. I promise.I've emailed S&W to get a definitive response on removal and installation direction. I tested fit on both sides before installing. It fit equally well in both sides. I'm not convinced there is any taper, but I will let you guys know what they tell me.
Some companies use, or have used in the past, tapered dovetails and some don't. Fact, not misinformation. Makes installation easier during the manufacturing process. Use a dial caliper to see if your is one of them.
This statement confuses me. If the sight was all the way in, why did you take it out? If it was all the way in and crooked, that took a serious amount of force.I pushed the sight in and it went in as far as the stock sight so I thought I was good to go without filing.
This statement confuses me. If the sight was all the way in, why did you take it out? If it was all the way in and crooked, that took a serious amount of force.
Sight pushers should be used carefully. They can generate a lot of force, much more than really necessary. If you have to crank on the sight pusher, something is wrong.
Got it. Yep, the recommended depth before using the sight pusher is 1/2 way.I started the sight by hand. About 1/3 of the dovetail was in when I pushed it by hand. It was never all the way in.
....it can go from fitting perfect to too loose with one stroke of the file.
Got it. Yep, the recommended depth before using the sight pusher is 1/2 way.
I think you've got it now. Live and learn. I look forward to seeing the completed project.
Gunsmithing is just not as easy as it looks.
You were told this by S&W. I was told to install right to left from S&W. One of us got bad info and both of us got it from the manufacturer. Oh well, in the end it doesn't matter does it.I received a response from S&W. It does NOT matter which direction the sights are removed or installed. Hopefully people stop spreading false information.
You were told this by S&W. I was told to install right to left from S&W. One of us got bad info and both of us got it from the manufacturer. Oh well, in the end it doesn't matter does it.
Thanks for reporting what you were told.