Beretta 92 FS Back sight removal - The Firearms Forum

LDJ · 08-12-2011, 08:08 AM

I just purchased a Beretta 92FS and it is shooting a little to the left. I want to move the back sight a little. Or maybe I want to remove it, and install a target sight. I'm not sure yet. Anyway I looked at the instructions and they showed a tool that is made for moving the back sight. Well I am not going to buy a tool for this one time, I would just take it to a Gunsmith. My question is, can't I just put a piece of brass rod on it and smack it with a hammer? If I want to install a new target sight, can't I just knock the old one out and install the new one?
LDJ

Helix_FR · 08-12-2011, 08:15 AM

Yes and yes. LPI makes a target set for that gun. Yes you can smack them out but the hard part is getting a good solid grip on the slide. A vice works but with the design of the slide the grip is low and the slide will like to cant out of the jaws of the vice. If you get the adjustable target sights a front hood sight would have to be installed. Those are not for the do it your self'ers. You can screw those up right quick if not done right.

LDJ · 08-12-2011, 08:49 AM

Thanks, Helix FR
LDJ

08-12-2011, 08:08 AM	#1
LDJ V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma. USA Posts: 78	Beretta 92 FS Back sight removal I just purchased a Beretta 92FS and it is shooting a little to the left. I want to move the back sight a little. Or maybe I want to remove it, and install a target sight. I'm not sure yet. Anyway I looked at the instructions and they showed a tool that is made for moving the back sight. Well I am not going to buy a tool for this one time, I would just take it to a Gunsmith. My question is, can't I just put a piece of brass rod on it and smack it with a hammer? If I want to install a new target sight, can't I just knock the old one out and install the new one? LDJ -->

08-12-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,625	Re: Beretta 92 FS Back sight removal Yes and yes. LPI makes a target set for that gun. Yes you can smack them out but the hard part is getting a good solid grip on the slide. A vice works but with the design of the slide the grip is low and the slide will like to cant out of the jaws of the vice. If you get the adjustable target sights a front hood sight would have to be installed. Those are not for the do it your self'ers. You can screw those up right quick if not done right. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

08-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
LDJ V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma. USA Posts: 78	Re: Beretta 92 FS Back sight removal Thanks, Helix FR LDJ