Installing a Dawson Glock Fixed Rear and Front Sight with Dave Dawson

[@rickpadgett405]

Extremely good instruction from a teacher with 30 yrs. experience. Fine job!

[@davidfong4811]

12 years late to the party--I just found this! Awesome info--I was afraid to work on my own sights but not now. And I didn't want to buy a $300 sighter pusher either. Thanks, Dave!

[@bazzockomonster]

Dave is top notch ! He installed a front night sight on my Bul Armory after I bent one trying to do it myself. I was expecting about a month to get my slide back but even before the holidays he knocked it out and I got it back super quick. Top tier professional in my book !! Thanks Dave.

[@nedgorski]

I just ordered some of you sights for my new Glock 43x, and this video was very informative. Thanks a bunch. Added to that was the entertainment value of your humor and stories. Just have to hear about that gun Locktited together. What a hoot. Thanks again.

[@rmsg7504]

Very helpful video! I had to install a fiber optic rear on my customer sight & realized the factory Glock rear sight tool will NOT install these since they are so long... so I took a vise, some wood blocks, paper tape, & a wooden dowel & basically did what you did in the vid. The tape trick is awesome...I put it on the blocks to hold in place, & protect the finish & on the tip of the wooden dowel. I used a brass hammer to tap the rear, filed it with a flat metal file & voila! Great vid thanks!

[@hankkramer]

I have installed Dawson sights on 4 of my guns and I’m certain to do more in the future. Yes, the fitting requires a little work but it’s worth it for the quality result. Great instructional video, great sights.

[@knippanipper9]

Thanks Dave for taking the time to share some knowledge. The next sight I buy will be a Dawson because of it.

[@rmsg7504]

You are right Curtis, after I read your reply to the vid I checked my factory Glock rear sight tool and it works exactly as you stated. Also, I'm a Glock Armorer and in the class they say the same thing...your comment dredged it up from my memory banks. Thx!

[@kingjamez80]

Thank you for this video. I successfully installed my Glock sights without marring the finish an used your techniques to hand fit them for a perfect fit!

[@83wjb]

Just followed this video while installing my new sights, and the final product was awesome! Superb instructions and a superb product. Thanks Dave.

[@thompsond9]

this is absolutely fantastic. very clear, very to the point, very informative with things I would never think of (ie, different loctites with different temperature thresholds). This is the type of video that there needs to be a lot more of!! Less looking down the barrel of someone's gun at one angle for 10 minutes while they describe details no one needs!! :)

[@bigtruckboy20011]

Best how-to-video on glock sights out there. I watched this a while back and have installed sights on mine and friend's glock since then. Great video. By the way that Dawson's drift punch I bought from you guys is what I used to install them all. Great video.

[@imieites]

Today I installed Truglo TFO on my Glock 19 following your instructions, thanks!

[@glocksforever]

Great info i just bought a set from you guys and after watching this video it was really easy to press fit my sights. Thank you again for all the info on how to.

[@luckystrike79]

These are exactly the type of "instructional videos" that I like! Doesn't get any better than this! Thanks alot!

[@adrianrog]

Man, I wish I'd seen this before I just installed my first set of Dawson's I have marked the side of my rear sight up with the aluminum punch

[@nadlebcos]

I just completed the installation of the Dawson front and rear sights for a CZ 75 SP01. I followed the video step by step with one exception. I used the VISM sight adjustment tool to center the rear sight. I highly recommend this video and the Dawson sights.You can do it...

[@sonick808]

damn. you can tell by the trigger press and form in the opening that this man is a pro shooter

[@lambing50]

Thanks for this video. I ordered your front sight tool and the nylon tipped punch, and installed TruGlo Trtium/fiber optic sights on my Glock 17. Your tips made it effortless. Had to file it the rear down a bit, but followed your instructions, and it went on great.

[@silvermediastudio]

I actually called Trijicon about this once, and like Dave, they said it's fine to use a punch as long as you keep the punch down on the dovetail, where it's supposed to be, rather than higher up on the sight, where you'll also have a harder time because the force isn't parallel to the slot. The vials themselves are fixed with a small silicone jacket which gives them a bit of high-frequency shock isolation anyway. They are quite durable. Hope it helps!

[@opmike343]

@luckystrike79 Good lighting, good camera angles, clear instruction, and no obnoxious music. I don't understand how so many people manage to screw this up.

[@theothertoolbox]

Oh, man. This is great! Thanks for making/posting this video. BTW, your shop is the epitome of order. You inspired me to get to work making my area more organized!

[@JoeSmith-zi2br]

Pretty well has convinced me to get the Dawson tritium adjustable set for my G17 Gen 5. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@doosierty100]

Great video man! I am confident now, after watching this video, in installing the Trijicon night sights I just ordered. And if I happen to take it to an armorer to get them installed, I will ask their process, and if its not like yours, they dont get my business. Nice work!

[@paulscountry456]

Sights fit easy into my glock 31,they give you all the tools and locktite and extra fiber optics rods,looks great and holsters great.Stock glock sights are the Achilles heel of a otherwise great pistol.

[@cuddzilla]

What a great video! And thanks for showing people how to properly "hand fit".

[@rupert93r]

Fantastic video, I really appreciate that. Can you explain why you DON'T use a sight pusher tool and instead go with the hammer and punch? I was thinking of getting a sight pusher because that would allow me to sight the weapon in at the range for windage instead of shooting groups at the range, going back home and adjusting, back to the range, etc. etc. Thanks.

[@Tinstar2]

Great video and yes, you have some very cool tools! I want your work space...nicely organized with everything you need! Looks like a nice size room also. Very inspiring! Keep up the good work.

[@m469699]

@DawsonPrecision Thank you Dave!!! Got what you said and with all 10 thumbs, I replaced the FS myself (on the first try, no less)! Took 10 test shots and POA was same. Could not have been easier, nor gone better. Though I've been a fan of DP for a long time, this was the first chance I had to buy a product of DP, and am very pleased.

[@runawaygun762]

That is a beautifully done work bench. I need to get mine set up. I love Dawson Precision products and customer service. I have a G41 and will be ordering an adjustable rear and FO front just as soon as my serious adult supervision (Wife) gives me the green light.

[@iwillybilly]

Thanks for sharing, im getting my first Glock Gen 4 19 i a few days just waiting on it to come in now

[@yoji58]

thank you so much. I loved it "videos we shoulda done a long time ago". I am ordering sights from you tomorrow...probably.

[@BoldLikeLion]

Dave, Thanks for the video! I always enjoy learning from your expertise!

[@sonick808]

awesome vise ! I've been looking for a record or chas morgan forever.. great video.

[@williamtoney2599]

We now know what to get uncle Dave for Christmas…masking tape 😂

[@YZFoFittie]

Dave, I keep a can of Oven Cleaner with my smithing chemicals. It eats aluminum quickly but doesn't harm steel, melonite or parkerizing. If you leave an aluminum mar just spray it and rinse it of a few seconds later and the aluminum will be gone. Also, if using a brass punch you can use copper remover (KG is the best) and it will remove it the same way as oven cleaner removes aluminum.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

this is great way for tight sights like springfield but...i changed my glock sights with a piece of wood, a hammer and my feet (to sit on the piece of wood)...the glock sights usually, they come out easy...use care, lube the sites to be removed and maks your gun with duct take and just be careful! I did not need a vise for a glock. IF you hit strong resistance, STOP and try his method because its foolproof, but sometimes, superfluous. I had no trouble at all removing replacming mine.

[@KBoiShootingChannelUSPSA]

Awesome video Dave! Thanks for sharing.

[@1madmax22]

How to Install a Dawson Precision Adjustable Rear Sight: Glock 34 Look at this install Dave and tell me this isn't you....I'd swear it was, except he didn't flip the slide around like you do. Seriously, is this you doing the install of those sights in this other video? It's like he watched your video and made his own at the same time while watching yours....I am confused, if it isn't you Dave. I want to get some of your tools too, good tools make a difference. A real sight craftsman, you are. I think you've made a name for yourself in sights, which is a good thing...you've got your legacy, its pretty cool.

[@erwinhinojosa]

very educating video,, because of this video i got encouraged to buy a set i paired myself of sights .205 Tall x .105 Wide Optic Front Sight and Fixed Rear Sight with .115 Notch, Matching with .205 Tall front for my glock hopefully it suits me ok

[@sunrisesurfbum]

Fantastic video, I learned a lot, thanks!

[@SgtBoudreau]

My question is are all the Glock XX come factory with removable sights? I keep seeing them listed with "Fixed" Sights but they all look removable to me. Very, very, very good video. I am a subscriber now. Thank you for the information. SGT Boudreau - US Army

[@INFIDEL223AR15]

The Bob Ross of Smith's. lol

[@D5quared91]

Looking forward to my Dawson night sights coming for my Walther P99!! :D

[@wormraper]

wow, I now feel conflicted. Dave is a god in the sights community, but the install flys in the face of everything I was taught. I was always taught that 1. NEVER tap in sights. Always use a pusher 2. If you need to "fit" the sight with a file it's either out of spec, or you're just not using enough force on the pusher as dovetails use a "crush" fit (installed over 300 glock sights and have NEVER needed to fit, just crank a little harder on the MGW sight tool to get them in) 3. Red loctite is only used when you are willing to use 350-500 degrees of heat to soften it to release it, otherwise you risk shearing the end off of the set screw

[@psychodadandjfit3974]

I get the feeling it’s a little like my M&P Carver mag well. They make them small and that works for most M&P’s. Some tight. Mine, it was too small given the spec of my frame. So I had to take material off mike. Annoying but I see why they do it. So translating that over to these, if Dawson made these a tad smaller they’d be fine for most Glocks but some they’d slide right through and have the reputation of being junk. Just my somewhat educated guess.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

If it’s a hollow bottom sight then yes you want a “crush” fit, but a solid dovetail that is deliberately oversized will need to be fit individually.

[@rudedude10458]

You just saved me time & money. Thanks!

[@H4Built]

You should do a video for the Sigs (P320). This video was very helpful, but installing the rear sight on the P320 involved removing much more material than the Glock. The install on the Glock looks so simple, I was sure I was doing something wrong on my P320. However, it did eventually work.

[@ShrimpCracka]

he made it look so easy, i was going back and forth filing and fitting for about an hour for the glock 45.

[@ChevySS1968]

Terrific instructional video. Thanks very much.

[@cam70ds]

great video. Thanks for posting it.

[@walkinsilence100]

Would be great to see a video of how install adjustable glock sights. I recked a beautiful set of sights this week.

[@silvermediastudio]

Red Loctite will come loose at 500°F. A microtorch or butane soldering iron with the torch tip will break it free without damaging the slide or the finish.

[@ReDact45]

Good info. I may have to buy a set.

[@mslay-ultra1802]

So blue sharpie gets the aluminum off the sight? I got quite a bit on my rear sight. Does it all just wipe off after?

[@philipanninos4864]

Outstanding video Thank you

[@wideglidebry]

Question: Do you condone this same installation method (i.e., punch & hammer) when installing night sights with tritium vials? I've read opinions stating the vials are too delicate and the more expensive sight pusher method is preferred over the punch/hammer method. GREAT VIDEO by the way -- thanks for taking the time.

[@Tha89Truth]

Thanks for your help

[@EffnShaShinko]

Amazing video Dave! I just purchased a Gen 4 Glock 34 to use in USPSA Production and am planning on swapping out the sights with these exact sights. Is the installation for the 34 the same as this 17? Thanks!

[@tonythies1827]

5 lb hammer and a brass punch. Put slide on wooden picnic table, put boot on slide, punch on sight, and bring the hammer down. I prefer bourbon to calm the shaky hand to avoid marring slide. Get some!

[@JC-gy5bh]

Great video man, thank you. Quick question tho, what kind of file is used for sights? Sand paper? or a specific metal type? Thank you.

[@lanehale5669]

Much appreciated

[@philathea80]

Great Video!

[@ianhillman4007]

Very helpful. Thank you so much

[@AlphaYTang]

In the beginning of the video it sounds like he mentions using a nylon tipped punch - where can one buy one of those? Also, can I use Loctite retaining compound (green) instead of the red, just because I already have some lying around?

[@r1dv]

Hey Dave I just bought some rear adjustable novak sight for my springfield trp any advice on how to remove the factory sight because it doesn't seem to want to come out. Thanks in advance. Love the products by the way.

[@PlatypusTactics]

Excellent video. Subbed

[@LukeHague]

Hi, excellent video! I was wondering where I could get a nylon tipped aluminum punch like that. I checked out your site and I don't see one, maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Thanks!

[@diversify210]

I know this is an old video so I hope someone sees this question. Im about to change the sights on my Sig P226. I like my sights where my hit point is just above the front sight. The problem with my P226 is that the front sight covers up the hit point. So essential what ever Im shooting at I need to cover it up with the front sight. I hate that. Is there a way to replace the sights to bring the hit point right above the front sight the way I like it? I understand an adjustable rear sight will do the trick, but can I make it happen with a fixed rear sight?

[@mattr3632]

Great video. Ordered the dovetail punch and Glock front sight tool just now from your web site. Wish I'd seen your video before going to the gunsmith. After two trips the new rear sight is still not centered. Front looks okay.

[@TheOpenSight]

Your glock should function fine. The reason they don't "fit" is because the 21 is fatter (wider) in the slide than the 17/19/22/23 etc, so the sights probably fit a bit narrow on the 21 (or 20/ 30 etc). SO there is likely a bit of extra room on each side of the sight on your 21

[@stuckinillinois8139]

Watched your video a few times and bought your rear sight punch and the Loctite from you, I must be doing something wrong. I've got a Glock G20 Gen4, Trijicon HD I'm putting in. Your files don't look to be aggressive at all, yet, no files I have, plus the new ones from Menards, Lowes, or Sears, will touch taking off material like what you show in this video. Exactly how do you get material off the sight to get it to pound into the slide? I've fit so many times, the punch is broke.

[@n0148813]

Great video- I'm looking to replace my sights, but my gen 3 glock 17 doesn't seem to have a hex screw securing the front sight. Any suggestions on removing that fastener (whatever it is).

[@m469699]

What kind of wrench did you use to remove the screw for front sight, and where can I get one? I want to install one of your FO frontsights, and not knowing how to remove/replace this screw is holding me up. Also would like to know where to get your nylon tipped punches. Thanks

[@curtisjackson3010]

I want to do this to my new glock, but I don't have a vise or file. I need options

[@yungshootasmokedope69420]

buy a file

[@SKINSKIN72]

Nice video.

[@RadioWagonRob]

I watch Buffalo outdoors review on your sights I have the G34 as all non Mos edition which one do I select from all those options

[@garettleigh]

hi i brought a second hand glock34 after 200 rounds the rear sight has become loose its a dawson p1 centering the rear sight i can wiggle it does that mean they filed down the rear sight to much thanks nice videos

[@Wintermute1119]

"Fixed" means point of impact isn't adjustable without a hammer and punch. All Glock sights can be driven out of their dovetail. There are very few pistols that have sights milled into the slide (the Beretta M9 front sight comes to mind).

[@makeluvin]

Can you mix and match night sights from different manufacturers? Like if I wanted a trijicon front sight with a meprolight rear sight

[@hsranch3185]

Dawson precision advertises that their product will fit certain items. After purchasing approximately 10 of their individual items I found that eight of them did not fit. When I contacted Dawson precision they admitted that they knew the product did not fit but refused to refund the money. Their solution was to give me a store credit to buy more of their products, they did not fit.

[@sheeco10]

My friend, You website was down and I need to know if you can install a red Fiber optic front sight on an HK p30L. Please let me know. Thank you

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

Will the .225'' high rear and .205'' front hit dead center off the top of the front sight? If not, what front sight height do you recommend for a .225'' high rear to hit really tight off of the top of the front sight (like cutting the bullseye in half with the top edge of the front sight)?

[@joe4678]

Go shoot them with your gun and you'll know

[@clems6989]

What is the angle of the Glock dovetail ?

[@ezz10303]

How do you remove brass marks from area where shells eject..I have a s&w 1911 e class and the brass marks are bugging me.

[@GlockumOllie]

You tapped the original sight out hitting from left to right. So why wouldn't you put the new one in from right to left. I don't get it.

[@AngeredKabar]

Fixed sights mean they don't have any real way of adjustment. They can still be adjusted and replaced by tapping them with a hammer and punch just like shown in the video. Adjustable sights are really only useful if the handguns only purpose is to be used to shoot little groups in the center of a target with different kinds of ammo.

[@01tangodown]

He didn't use the 620 on the front?

[@LeeG7953]

can I just get front sights to put on a stock Gen 3 Glock 17?

[@jacksnotty2318]

Well… I’m certainly not surprised that Dawson precision had to make a video like this. I’ve been a Gunsmith for 26 years and every time a Customer comes in with a set of Dawson sites to be installed I roll my eyes because they are the least precise sites on the market. They are always oversize and always need to be file fit. They’re a pain in the ass. Almost every other manufacturer… Particularly true Glo has a much more precise fit. Meaning they don’t have to be filed. They are tapped in with no problems on the first attempt. Honestly… Dawson sites are a pain in the ass to install. They are always oversize.

[@t.j.turner1101]

cool !!!!

[@park2086]

Nice vid. The rear sight on my G19 came off by itself, leaving the lower metal portion still on the slide. (and the gun was brand new. Never shot before. Just chose to come off). G.I. sent another sight to me. I banged it up so bad that the very side got kind of shorter. Now it seats in the middle but looks like the sight is off to one side. 'Glock perfection'.. yeah...suuuure... Anyways, it was darn hard to get it in!

[@RobSolano]

Aluminum punch vs. Brass punch?

[@veteran8795]

I believe one is Aluminum and one is Brass.....but don't quote me on that

[@Garymayo]

Thank You for building a quality product. Put the hammer away and get a MGW sight tool.

[@remowil55]

If your a Glock armorer, why not use the rear sight install tool, It does not require a hammer and punches. I have a friend who is an armorer and he put my rear sight in about 2 minutes.

[@Blake4Truth]

Using red/permanent Locktite seems like a REALLY bad idea. If you ever want to remove/replace/change the sites, it may be very very difficult to do so. Why not use the blue?

[@tdanzig]

Ballistol

[@markhanna8596]

So why should I spend $80 on one of your sights that I have to file and modify to fit my Glock.?That doesn't seem right to me.

[@JT-zb2yn]

mark hanna because their sights are top notch

[@JT-zb2yn]

mark hanna your clearly afraid of a little work

[@joe4678]

Because you can have an easy fit or a good fit- pick one.

[@1madmax22]

@Shooter Industries Wow, good reply, haven't heard that in awhile...."snug as a bug in a rug"...that means they're an excellent fit, Mark Hanna...😂😂👍.

[@1madmax22]

@Shooter Industries Ive been watching some vid's to make sure I don't screw mine up. I saw Dave do these sights and then looked up another sight install. This other guy seems like he watched Daves video, then made his own version while watching Daves' video at the same time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIazmopngNyjoZo. Check it out and tell me who copied whom. They are identical down to vocabulary. Anyway, I want to install mine like a pro as well, so it looks like a pro put them in. Just installing Trijicon-HD-XR night sights on a G43, so they will be snug as a bug in a rug, haha. I know its not made for distance, but I like the thinner blade in front. Thanks for info.

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[@Mr_Lasagna]

The fuck it doesn’t remove the bluing

[@harveyschrader2045]

Nice like/dislike ratio.

[@davidjoe8455]

Good video but filmed by a stupid camera man - Mr. Cameraman, use your common sense