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Japle · March 21, 2012, 08:31 AM

Getting the factory sights (especially the rear) off is the biggest problem. A big padded vice, a Nylon drift and a 16 oz hammer make it much easier.

Installing the new TFOs isn't hard. You want to go easy with the hammer when you're tapping them into the dovetails. Use a plastic mallet.

Here's the shooter's view of my XD45.

March 21, 2012, 08:31 AM	#2
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Getting the factory sights (especially the rear) off is the biggest problem. A big padded vice, a Nylon drift and a 16 oz hammer make it much easier. Installing the new TFOs isn't hard. You want to go easy with the hammer when you're tapping them into the dovetails. Use a plastic mallet. Here's the shooter's view of my XD45.