Trijion Front Sight Removal

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I have a older Glock Model 17 with very dim Trijion Night Sights.
I would like to replace the sights.
The rear sight is a "Dovetail".
The front sight instead of having a screw inside the slide, it appears to have a recessed pin.
What is the method of removing the front sight?
Thank you,
Jimmy

 

[Tjfearl]

you have to take the slide off and there is a screw coming from beneath the sight.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi, TjFearl:
Thank you for the reply-However instead of a screw beneath the front sight-there is a recessed pin.
Any suggestions?
Jimmy

 

[KAC]

There are usually two types of front sight installations of night sights on Glocks. First is with the screw, which you don't have. The second front sight has a stem that is expanded like a rivet. You can either use a punch to drive out the sight or use pliers to grasp the front sight and twist it to break the stem and remove it.

KAC

 

[Dream to Dream]

Trijicon will re-lamp your existing sights for you. From their FAQ's on the website:

"The warranty on my night sights has expired. Can I get them recharged?

Tritium can not be 'recharged', however, we can replace the lamps for a nominal fee. Please contact our Customer Service Department for return and payment instructions or submit a Return Authorization Request"