Shield rear sight removal

E.J.W. · October 18, 2014, 02:46 PM

I'd like to remove the rear sight on my Shield so I can work the striker block to finish the trigger tune up. I've watched Apex's and other videos on how to remove the rear sight. The set screw was easy as it came out with the soldering iron heat. The sight itself seems "welded" in. I made a holder for the slide so the vice would not damage it. I wasted two brass punches and it still won't move. I tried a steel punch but stopped when it started to leave a mark on the sight's finish. I didn't really want to spend more $$ on a sight pusher. Has anyone else had success on removing one?
Thanks
E.

DnPRK · October 19, 2014, 10:34 AM

I started with a 3/8" wood working spade bit and custom ground it to fit the Shield's dovetail. Wrapped it with masking tape, secured the slide in a sturdy bench vise and kept the spade bit square to the sight while tapping it with a hammer. No marks on the sight.

Wreck-n-Crew · October 26, 2014, 08:52 PM

Are you driving it in the right direction? If memory serves me correctly it only comes out one side!?

October 18, 2014, 02:46 PM	#1
E.J.W. Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Location: New York Posts: 171	Shield rear sight removal I'd like to remove the rear sight on my Shield so I can work the striker block to finish the trigger tune up. I've watched Apex's and other videos on how to remove the rear sight. The set screw was easy as it came out with the soldering iron heat. The sight itself seems "welded" in. I made a holder for the slide so the vice would not damage it. I wasted two brass punches and it still won't move. I tried a steel punch but stopped when it started to leave a mark on the sight's finish. I didn't really want to spend more $$ on a sight pusher. Has anyone else had success on removing one? Thanks E. __________________ You can let things happen to you -or- you can make things happen for you

October 26, 2014, 08:52 PM	#3
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	Are you driving it in the right direction? If memory serves me correctly it only comes out one side!? __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

October 19, 2014, 10:34 AM	#2
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	I started with a 3/8" wood working spade bit and custom ground it to fit the Shield's dovetail. Wrapped it with masking tape, secured the slide in a sturdy bench vise and kept the spade bit square to the sight while tapping it with a hammer. No marks on the sight.