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HiBC · June 6, 2011, 10:33 AM

He is not an idot.I think if you study Trijicon's info,you will find out what Trijicon says about installing the sights.I think if you go to Brownell's site,you will find the cost of Trijicon's recommended staking tool is about $300.
It is reasonable for the gunsmith to say"I am properly tooled to cut dovetails.I am not properly tooled to stake per Trijicon." Your smith gets to decide the number of sight staking jobs it will take to pay for the tool.If you buy the tool,you could probably stake the sight.The vials are easy to break.If he tries a make do method,and the vial breaks,are you going to expect him to buy a new sight?
Now,you take your handgun to a gentleman who has skills and experience,you ask him to do some work,he gives you honest information,and you insult him,whether here or to his face.
And people wonder why gunsmiths are crotchety.

June 6, 2011, 10:33 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	He is not an idot.I think if you study Trijicon's info,you will find out what Trijicon says about installing the sights.I think if you go to Brownell's site,you will find the cost of Trijicon's recommended staking tool is about $300. It is reasonable for the gunsmith to say"I am properly tooled to cut dovetails.I am not properly tooled to stake per Trijicon." Your smith gets to decide the number of sight staking jobs it will take to pay for the tool.If you buy the tool,you could probably stake the sight.The vials are easy to break.If he tries a make do method,and the vial breaks,are you going to expect him to buy a new sight? Now,you take your handgun to a gentleman who has skills and experience,you ask him to do some work,he gives you honest information,and you insult him,whether here or to his face. And people wonder why gunsmiths are crotchety.