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ultratec00
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I have MGW (M&P specific for both standard and Shield 9/40), NCStar, and Wheeler, not to mention a few of the 3rd party offerings out there. NCStar is a very sturdy pusher for the price. The Wheeler is more expensive, but in my experience overall better than the NCStar. Not saying the NCStar pusher is a slouch if all you have to spend is ~$50. I'd take the NCStar over most of the 3rd party offerings out there, no offense to those selling them. You can typically find the Wheeler for ~$150-175, which is still less expensive than some of the more expensive universal pushers out there.
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The Vism looks to be a bargain for the $. However, some reviews say parts break easily. Could be operator error, poor lubrication, poor setup. I can't tell whether or not the pushing "blade" actually contacts the base of the sight. It appears to contact higher up on the sight, which I feel is undesirable. I'd like to hear from someone re: these blades...Most other pushers have interchangeable blades/blocks with differing shape fingers to fit between the dovetail(s).
I have not handled or used this one, but it appears to be pretty well made. And, no, the $300 pushers are not necessary.
Anyone have/used one, and are my observations correct??
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I’d recommend the Mk lll with both sets of pin adapters.
I’d recommend the Mk lll with both sets of pin adapters.
jakebrake
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if you can find an mgw, they are fantastic....pricey? yeah....cards on the table, they are not cheap.
when you compare them to the cheap aluminum **** you're getting off of ebay, you'll see why my 39 dollar ebay wonder was recycled almost immediately.
when you compare them to the cheap aluminum **** you're getting off of ebay, you'll see why my 39 dollar ebay wonder was recycled almost immediately.
jakebrake
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my mgw was used, and cost 125 off of ebay….if you can find one, well worth the money
a quick scan shows there is currently on for sale on ebay for a rather decent number (shipping price stinks, but, I gotta nag about something)
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For a low cost alternative the NCStar did the job on my 9mm 2.0 shield. It was tight, but it worked. I got mine from Ebay from Arkansasquartermaster who shipped it the same day. I just checked it and it's even less than I paid, $39. The gunsmith was going to charge me $40 to remove my sight.
I used a relatively cheap Fisher sight pusher from Amazon to put night sights on my 45 shield and 2.0 compact. It did the job, but it was an ordeal, and I don't think I'll be using it again. Each push required a seemingly endless amount of shimming and clamping to get everything squared up and positioned properly without damaging the slide or sights. If I have to do it again, I'll bite the bullet, and spend the money for something better.
Ranger98
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Thanks for the kind words. The older models worked well, and the updated models work even better. Not cheap by any means, but not nearly $400 like the MGW Universal model.
Walt Sherrill
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I've had one of these, bought from Brownells, for about 10 years. The B&J P500 Universal Sight Tool. I've yet to find a handgun that it didn't handle. It's costly, but a lot less than $200 - $400. It's VERY adjustable/adaptable.
B & J MACHINE P500 UNIVERSAL SIGHT TOOL | Brownells
B & J MACHINE P500 UNIVERSAL SIGHT TOOL | Brownells
Figure out what you will need it for up front. I bought a cheaper Ebay (maybe, don't remember now) one for like $60 a few years back to take off the sight so I could replace the striker block, but then 2yrs later, that particular one wasn't going to work on the front sight when I added a Dawson night sight. Had to pay a gunsmith $15 to get that put on. Would have done it different up front if I'd have known I was going to end up removing/replacing both.
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I use a brass punch and hammer if that's an option you're considering? You need a vice too of course
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Don’t forget a sturdy work bench to mount the vise on. The cost of a good bench vise and a sufficiently sturdy bench to mount it on usually far exceeds the cost of a sight pusher. Then you still have to buy some brass punches and a hammer. 
BigDog48
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I'm aware that this is an old thread, but I had the need to take off and replace the rear sight of my M&P 9Pro so I could replace the striker block with an Apex Ultimate Striker Block and spring. The Wheeler pistol sight pusher was/is on sale for $113 at Brownell's. I have 2 other sight pushers (sub-$75) that wouldn't budge it. Bought the Wheeler, followed the set-up directions, which are complicated but clear, and got the sight off and back on without issues.
However. let me tell you, that sucker was on TIGHT. After removing the set screw, I set it up in the Wheeler and began the removal per the instructions. They said, don't apply excessive force, but I was sure something was going to break....then "CRACK"--a loud popping sound, and it began to move. Nothing broke, all was well and it was easier (but not easy) putting it back after changing the striker block.
Wow-- a great tool, built like a tank, but the M&P rear sights (at least mine) gave it and me a run for our money.
However. let me tell you, that sucker was on TIGHT. After removing the set screw, I set it up in the Wheeler and began the removal per the instructions. They said, don't apply excessive force, but I was sure something was going to break....then "CRACK"--a loud popping sound, and it began to move. Nothing broke, all was well and it was easier (but not easy) putting it back after changing the striker block.
Wow-- a great tool, built like a tank, but the M&P rear sights (at least mine) gave it and me a run for our money.
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