Model 19-3 with bent sight slide

[szmike]

Nice to mee you all:

I have a 19-3 with a bent sight slide. Can anyone tell me how to remove the old slide so I can either replace or straighten the old one? I see in a diagram that there is a windage "nut," but how does one undo?

Mike

 

[29aholic]

Welcome to the forum

Look in the gunsmithing section under FAQ, I believe there is a post on that subject

 

[Sarge1644]

If it is the rear sight blade you are talking about, it involves a staked nut that is ruined in removing it.

 

[flagman1776]

Yes, the nut is ruined by removal. If you order the repair kit, it comes with all the parts you need & instructions.
Russ

 

[shawn mccarver]

Nice to mee you all:

I have a 19-3 with a bent sight slide. Can anyone tell me how to remove the old slide so I can either replace or straighten the old one? I see in a diagram that there is a windage "nut," but how does one undo?

Mike

Removal requires breaking the windage screw and there are small springs and detent plungers to be lost. Installation of the replacement requires a special spanner and staking tool. Be careful.