I recently switched out my Gen 4 G17’s factory sights for a set of Ameriglo Pro I-Dots. I started with my range’s “universal” sight tool, but aborted quickly when it wouldn’t securely hold the Glock slide in place.
After a bit of research, I bought the Maryland Gun Works rear sight tool made just for Glocks, and I’m really pleased with it. I cannot imagine a way to switch out rear sights that is faster, easier, and safer to both sight and slide.
Coincidentally, MidwayUSA has these on sale this month, though I bought mine through Amazon so that if I didn’t like it, I could return it for a refund. This tool is definitely a keeper, though.
Completely agree. Had a similar experience with a universal tool which in the end was not very effective. My MGW sight tool (purchased through MidwayUSA) has taken all the guess work out of installing a Glock rear sight. Can’t think of a safer and faster way to do it.
I’ve used it to install several sets of HD sights on my pistols and those of some buddies without issue. The HDs are definitely popular…
I don’t blame those who use a punch and hammer, but the MGW is a great option for those who want a more genteel method of changing and adjusting sights.
The HDs were my first choice, but they were backordered for months everywhere I could find them. I am very happy with the I-Dot sights, though. Same idea as the HDs, but with two vertical dots instead of three horizontal dots. There is a logic to that (you can’t get two sight dots in the wrong order but you can with three), but I don’t know if I buy into it.
I don’t pay any attention to the dots for precision shooting and just use the sight outline. However, for fast stuff, the front sight works just as good as my XS Big Dot sights on my G20.
I have the same tool, but I had a lot of issues with Heine style sights when trying to install them. Had to get them started with a nylon hammer before the tool would work.
I have the MGW tool for my M&P’s and it is a really well built and easy to use tool. The bonus is that it also works perfectly on the rear sight of my G23. I have used it to install multiple sets of sights on my M&P’s and those of friends. I have also used it to make wind age adjustments with ease to my G23. Deffinately a great buy.
I don’t use a punch. Just the hammer. Again 99% of the time it’s good to go on the Glocks I work on. And that’s quite a lot. Everything from the stock poly’s, GNS, Trij’s, and Ameriglos. Every now and then I’ll use the MGW or “big Bertha”.
No. I have the mgw tool. It didn’t for me. It does work with standard type sightslike trijicon. I used a delrin or brass rod to install my 10-8/RB1 sights.
The one for flat side sights works for the RB1 sights. I’ve used this one for RB1 and Warren sight as well as the standard Trijicon style.
I think the MGW model is MGW309S for Glock.
I have the MGW tool and installing Trijicons on my G21 G4 could not have been easier. However, a bud at work went to use it on his wife’s G19 G3 and ran into an issue. I guess the sites were a little to wide and needed some very light filing. He web searches verified that this does happen occasionally.
