Heinie sights for Glock

Futo Inu · April 6, 2002, 11:30 PM

I was going to order some slant pros, and the Heinie website says "Easy Installation; No Gunsmithing".

Does that mean "no gunsmithing as long as you also order the $23.00 Glock front sight tool" they sell? If so, seems to me the sights cost too much, all tolled.

WESHOOT2 · April 7, 2002, 12:43 PM

Yes.

Maybe someone you know has the tool?

C.R.Sam · April 7, 2002, 01:47 PM

Sneaky.
Kinda like a "universal" whatever. Fits all models as long as you have a complete machine shop.

Sam

Monty Grubbs · April 7, 2002, 07:35 PM

You can just ship your slide to Mr. Heinie and he will install them in one day, then ship back to you next day air.

I did that this past week with my Kimber slide. Shipped it off Friday morning. He got it Tuesday, shipped it out Wednesday, and I got it back Thursday.

I think his price is quite fair when all is considered-the sights, professional installation, return air shipping.

Just an idea!

9x45 · April 8, 2002, 04:25 PM

You don't need a gunsmith, but you will need a rear sight pusher and a nut driver for the front.

Futo Inu · April 9, 2002, 09:31 AM

Yeah, the send-it-in price for the installation is not bad or unreasonable, considering the return shipping and all. I just don't want to pay the xtra - however, it does fit my situation. I do have a little cyndrilical (sp?) wrench for AO Express front sights, for the little hexagonal bolt top - is the Heinie the same, you think? No, I don't have any friends with lots of gun tools, other than gunsmiths, who for some reason like to charge for their services.

Actually, truth be told, I just ordered the HIVIS front sight - that thing is cool, and only $25. Gonna use the stock plastic "U" notch Glock rear with it, for now. Should work fine. No mention from Top Glock website whether the HIVIS needs a special tool - I'll find out when I get it - prolly pretty wise of them not to mention this until after the sale is made, actually.

I can drift the rears with just a hammer, punch, and a small plastic or wood buffer piece myself. No tritium, so no need to handle with kid gloves.

Sam: "Sneaky.
Kinda like a "universal" whatever. Fits all models as long as you have a complete machine shop."

LMBO!

WESHOOT2 · April 9, 2002, 10:27 AM

That AO tool might work.

April 6, 2002, 11:30 PM	#1
Futo Inu Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 3,624	Heinie sights for Glock I was going to order some slant pros, and the Heinie website says "Easy Installation; No Gunsmithing". Does that mean "no gunsmithing as long as you also order the $23.00 Glock front sight tool" they sell? If so, seems to me the sights cost too much, all tolled. __________________ "You are NOT Joseph's father, Hank. You are not supposed to take over until Dale is gunned down by federal agents - that is the agreement." --Peggy

April 7, 2002, 12:43 PM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Yes. Maybe someone you know has the tool? __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

April 9, 2002, 09:31 AM	#6
Futo Inu Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Posts: 3,624	Yeah, the send-it-in price for the installation is not bad or unreasonable, considering the return shipping and all. I just don't want to pay the xtra - however, it does fit my situation. I do have a little cyndrilical (sp?) wrench for AO Express front sights, for the little hexagonal bolt top - is the Heinie the same, you think? No, I don't have any friends with lots of gun tools, other than gunsmiths, who for some reason like to charge for their services. Actually, truth be told, I just ordered the HIVIS front sight - that thing is cool, and only $25. Gonna use the stock plastic "U" notch Glock rear with it, for now. Should work fine. No mention from Top Glock website whether the HIVIS needs a special tool - I'll find out when I get it - prolly pretty wise of them not to mention this until after the sale is made, actually. I can drift the rears with just a hammer, punch, and a small plastic or wood buffer piece myself. No tritium, so no need to handle with kid gloves. Sam: "Sneaky. Kinda like a "universal" whatever. Fits all models as long as you have a complete machine shop." LMBO! Last edited by Futo Inu; April 9, 2002 at 11:42 AM.

April 9, 2002, 10:27 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	That AO tool might work. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

April 7, 2002, 01:47 PM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Sneaky. Kinda like a "universal" whatever. Fits all models as long as you have a complete machine shop. Sam

April 7, 2002, 07:35 PM	#4
Monty Grubbs Member Join Date: January 29, 2002 Location: City of Champions-Artesia, NM Posts: 44	You can just ship your slide to Mr. Heinie and he will install them in one day, then ship back to you next day air. I did that this past week with my Kimber slide. Shipped it off Friday morning. He got it Tuesday, shipped it out Wednesday, and I got it back Thursday. I think his price is quite fair when all is considered-the sights, professional installation, return air shipping. Just an idea!

April 8, 2002, 04:25 PM	#5
9x45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,089	You don't need a gunsmith, but you will need a rear sight pusher and a nut driver for the front.