Removal: Warren tactical front sight

[JimmyB62]

After installing a tritium Warren Tactical front sight on my Glock 19 I've found I need a taller one. I used red Loctite which I know is going to require heat to remove. I have a small propane torch but don't really know how much to heat it and if I can potentially affect the heat treatment of the slide.

I could remove the sight via destructive means (destructive to the sight) without heating the nut but i may want to reuse it on another gun.

Anybody remove one non-destructively after using red Loctite?

Thanks for any help.

[Robb Jensen]

After installing a tritium Warren Tactical front sight on my Glock 19 I've found I need a taller one. I used red Loctite which I know is going to require heat to remove. I have a small propane torch but don't really know how much to heat it and if I can potentially affect the heat treatment of the slide.

I could remove the sight via destructive means (destructive to the sight) without heating the nut but i may want to reuse it on another gun.

Anybody remove one non-destructively after using red Loctite?

Thanks for any help.

Just use a cigarette lighter to heat the screw head for 3-4 seconds and then then unscrew it with a sight tool.

[kaltblitz]

I've used a hair dryer in the past. Anthing that warms up the front sight will work.

[JimmyB62]

Thanks for the help guys. I was under the obviously mistaken belief that a substantial amount of heat was necessary to break the bond. I'm glad I asked first.

[littlejerry]

A soldering iron is an easy way to apply heat directly to the screw itself.