Installs and removes HIVIZ front sights for Glock pistols. Large, hex-shaped grasping surface gives you a secure purchase and plenty of leverage. Also fits Walther P99, Smith & Wesson SW99, and other pistols with sights that use 3⁄16" hex head screws.
SPECS: Aluminum, anodized finish. Fits 3⁄16" hex head screws.
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Customer ratings for HIVIZ FRONT SIGHT TOOL
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 1.8
Aluminum Poor Choice for Driver(10/04/2012)
Steel would have been a better choice for this driver. The aluminum deformed after changing one front sight. Returned it for a steel driver.
Not so good...(29/04/2012)
Worked great, once. The second time I tried to use it it deformed and rounded out. Save yourself a headache and go for a steel tool. I know they used aluminum on this to prevent damage to the screw or gun but there is a reason every other tool in your toolbox is made of steel.
It works(07/06/2012)
I have 2 of these, but so far I have only used one with out any problems. I have changed sights on several Glocks and this tool has worked great taking the old sights off and putting the new sights on. There have been no deformations of the tool or the sights, I could switch the sights back since none were damaged when I removed them
Good idea - Bad implementation.(13/07/2012)
I bought this to change Glock front sights. However, it is aluminum, has beveled inside hex key which does not fit most sight screw head, and generally a poor fit. Save time and money, buy a straight walled hex key made out of steel or other stiffer material. This one will go back.
Strips after a few uses(06/11/2016)
Great idea, wrong material. The design is awesome and allows for the use of a box end wrench to tighten/loosen the front sight; however, the aluminum is so soft, it can only be used a few times before it becomes useless. I wish they would make the same tool, but out of a more durable material.
Soft Aluminum is easy to strip(09/08/2018)
Now I knew when buying, that the reviews said the aluminum would get stripped but I figured that I only had a couple to do, so I wouldn't need it for much. It did work for about 4 different sight changes, so it did what I planned on. However, you know how that is, of coarse I need it for more Glocks over time. I see Brownells now makes and offers a low price steel sight tool, I think I'll order that one next. It should be obvious to everyone that if you want the right tool that will last and work perfectly, the Glock brand front sight tool is by far the best, but will cost you 3x more. Most people, including me, wish they would have just bought that one to start with...
Product no.: 638000188 HIVIZ FRONT SIGHT TOOL Mfr Part: GLOCK-TL613485586718 Installs and removes HIVIZ front sights for Glock pistols. Large, hex-shaped grasping surface gives you a secure purchase and plenty of leverage. Also fits Walther P99, Smith & Wesson SW99, and other pistols with sights that use 3⁄16" hex head screws.
The FRONT SIGHT TOOL is designed to install and remove HIVIZ front sights specifically for Glock pistols and also fits other models like Walther P99 and Smith & Wesson SW99.
It features a large, hex-shaped surface to ensure a secure grip and ample leverage for sight adjustments.
The tool is made of anodized aluminum and is compatible with 3⁄16" hex head screws.
Installs and removes HIVIZ front sights for Glock pistols. Large, hex-shaped grasping surface gives you a secure purchase and plenty of leverage. Also fits Walther P99, Smith & Wesson SW99, and other pistols with sights that use 3⁄16" hex head screws.
SPECS: Aluminum, anodized finish. Fits 3⁄16" hex head screws.
More...
Customer ratings for HIVIZ FRONT SIGHT TOOL
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 1.8
Aluminum Poor Choice for Driver(10/04/2012)
Steel would have been a better choice for this driver. The aluminum deformed after changing one front sight. Returned it for a steel driver.
Not so good...(29/04/2012)
Worked great, once. The second time I tried to use it it deformed and rounded out. Save yourself a headache and go for a steel tool. I know they used aluminum on this to prevent damage to the screw or gun but there is a reason every other tool in your toolbox is made of steel.
It works(07/06/2012)
I have 2 of these, but so far I have only used one with out any problems. I have changed sights on several Glocks and this tool has worked great taking the old sights off and putting the new sights on. There have been no deformations of the tool or the sights, I could switch the sights back since none were damaged when I removed them
Good idea - Bad implementation.(13/07/2012)
I bought this to change Glock front sights. However, it is aluminum, has beveled inside hex key which does not fit most sight screw head, and generally a poor fit. Save time and money, buy a straight walled hex key made out of steel or other stiffer material. This one will go back.
Strips after a few uses(06/11/2016)
Great idea, wrong material. The design is awesome and allows for the use of a box end wrench to tighten/loosen the front sight; however, the aluminum is so soft, it can only be used a few times before it becomes useless. I wish they would make the same tool, but out of a more durable material.
Soft Aluminum is easy to strip(09/08/2018)
Now I knew when buying, that the reviews said the aluminum would get stripped but I figured that I only had a couple to do, so I wouldn't need it for much. It did work for about 4 different sight changes, so it did what I planned on. However, you know how that is, of coarse I need it for more Glocks over time. I see Brownells now makes and offers a low price steel sight tool, I think I'll order that one next. It should be obvious to everyone that if you want the right tool that will last and work perfectly, the Glock brand front sight tool is by far the best, but will cost you 3x more. Most people, including me, wish they would have just bought that one to start with...