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Ed Brown Front Sight Tool for Glock – Hex Sight Screw Driver Bit

UPC: 800732952000

$18.99

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Description

Anyone who has tried to change a Glock front sight knows the retaining screw is hiding under the slide and it laughs at regular screwdrivers. That is exactly the problem Ed Brown built this tool to solve. It fits the small hex head screw that holds Glock front sights in place, giving you clean, square contact so you can loosen it or torque it back down without chewing up the head or slipping and scratching your slide.

What the Ed Brown Glock Front Sight Tool Actually Does

The business end is a thin-wall hex driver machined to reach down into that narrow gap between the slide and the sight screw. Where this tool earns its keep is the shank. It drops right into Magna-Tip and other magnetic screwdriver handles, along with standard 1/4 inch drivers, so you get real leverage and control instead of pinching a tiny bit between your fingers. Pair it with a good driver handle and that stubborn factory screw comes loose a lot easier.

Fitment and How to Use the Sight Tool

Ed Brown made this to work across the Glock lineup, though it is worth knowing it is not meant for the longer 6 inch slides. Certain Glocks may need the hole in the slide opened up just slightly for the tool to seat fully, which is normal for this style of driver. When you install a replacement set, thread the sight screw up through the slide and use the tool to snug it down. Go firm but not gorilla-tight, since these screws are small and a little thread locker does more to keep things in place than brute force.

Built to Last

Made in the USA from steel, this is a simple, purpose-built piece that lives happily in a range bag or on the bench. If you shoot Glocks and plan to run night sights, fiber optics, or just a set you can see better, this is the kind of tool you buy once and reach for every time the sights need attention.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Ed Brown
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 952
  • Model: Universal Handguns
  • UPC: 800732952000
  • Type: Front sight installation and removal tool
  • Material: Steel
  • Shank: Fits Magna-Tip and standard 1/4 inch magnetic drivers
  • Fitment: Fits Glock models with hex head front sight screw
  • Not Compatible With: 6 inch longslides
  • Country of Origin: Made in USA

What’s Included

  • Ed Brown Glock front sight tool bit (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate driver handle to use the Ed Brown Glock front sight tool?

Yes. This is a driver bit, not a complete tool with its own handle. The hex shank is designed to slip into Magna-Tip and other magnetic screwdriver handles, as well as standard 1/4 inch drivers, which is what gives you the leverage to break the screw loose and torque it back down.

Will this front sight tool fit all Glock models?

It is built to work across the Glock lineup that uses the hex head front sight retaining screw. It is not intended for the 6 inch longslide models. On some Glocks the hole in the slide may need to be opened up very slightly for the tool to seat fully.

Does the tool work for both installing and removing sights?

It does. The hex driver grips the sight screw so you can loosen and remove an existing sight for maintenance or thread in and tighten a replacement. A magnetic driver handle also helps hold the small screw so it does not disappear into the slide during install.

What kind of sights can I install with this tool?

Any Glock front sight that uses the standard hex head retaining screw, including many popular night sight and fiber optic sets. Some aftermarket sight kits actually ship with a similar tool, so it is worth checking your set before buying, though having a dedicated Ed Brown bit on the bench never hurts.

Additional information

UPC

800732952000

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

952

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