replacing stock (fixed sights) on XD(m) - The Firearms Forum

wpshooter · 10-29-2009, 06:19 PM

I just received my Springfield Armory XD(m) 9mm last week.

I am thinking about replacing the fixed sights with adjustable sights.

Does anyone have any experience with removing the factory/fixed sights from one of these pistols and replacing them with after-market adjustable sights or is this a job that should only be attempted by Springfield Armory ?

1) Is it likely that a novice can remove the factory sights without damaging the finish on the gun ? If so, what would be best instrument for removing fixed sights (something that a non-gunsmith would have) ?

2) Is it likely that a novice can install after-market adjustable sights without damaging the finish on the gun ?

3) What would be some good candidates for after-market replacement adjustable sight for the XD(m) ?

Thanks.

kda · 10-29-2009, 09:02 PM

Why do you need adjustable. Do you shoot at some great distances? Do you plan to shoot precision target matches? Perhaps if you indicated what you needed / wanted them for the forum could give you better ideas on replacements.

wpshooter · 10-30-2009, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kda

Why do you need adjustable. Do you shoot at some great distances? Do you plan to shoot precision target matches? Perhaps if you indicated what you needed / wanted them for the forum could give you better ideas on replacements.

Yes, want to do precision shooting.

Oohrah · 11-02-2009, 04:54 AM

Yes, there is a tool that clamps on and pushes the sights off. I just went from standard Glocks sights, to Night sights of the three dots type. It took about 15 minutes at my local smith to take the old ones off, and install the new. No dings,scatches, or out of alignment sights. Without the tool, it will be iffy that you will have fun!

10-29-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
wpshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 249	replacing stock (fixed sights) on XD(m) I just received my Springfield Armory XD(m) 9mm last week. I am thinking about replacing the fixed sights with adjustable sights. Does anyone have any experience with removing the factory/fixed sights from one of these pistols and replacing them with after-market adjustable sights or is this a job that should only be attempted by Springfield Armory ? 1) Is it likely that a novice can remove the factory sights without damaging the finish on the gun ? If so, what would be best instrument for removing fixed sights (something that a non-gunsmith would have) ? 2) Is it likely that a novice can install after-market adjustable sights without damaging the finish on the gun ? 3) What would be some good candidates for after-market replacement adjustable sight for the XD(m) ? Thanks. -->

10-29-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
kda Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 49	Re: replacing stock (fixed sights) on XD(m) Why do you need adjustable. Do you shoot at some great distances? Do you plan to shoot precision target matches? Perhaps if you indicated what you needed / wanted them for the forum could give you better ideas on replacements. __________________ Always Carry, Never Tell NRA Life Member, GSSF member, AZCDL member I no longer trust my government to act on my behalf.

11-02-2009, 04:54 AM	#4
Oohrah V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60	Re: replacing stock (fixed sights) on XD(m) Yes, there is a tool that clamps on and pushes the sights off. I just went from standard Glocks sights, to Night sights of the three dots type. It took about 15 minutes at my local smith to take the old ones off, and install the new. No dings,scatches, or out of alignment sights. Without the tool, it will be iffy that you will have fun!