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G21 front sight won't come out

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I have a used G21.3 that I believe is out of a law enforcement armory. The original sights have been replaced with Trijicon H3 06 sights which have lost their glow, so I want to replace them with Truglos. Here's the problem: I can't get the front sight loose. Strangely, the little hex head screw that's supposed to hold the sight on was missing. I have tried to punch the sight out, even with significant heat applied, and the sight won't budge, even a little. It bent my punch, but wouldn't move. I've performed this operation on other Glocks with no problem, but this has me stymied. Any ideas?
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Is this a staked version as well? 1989 G17 Gen 2
Just ordered a Trijicon (screwed on of course). Hope it fits. Anyone know the answer before it arrives?
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Yup, that is a staked on sight. There are several options for removal, a popular one is to grab the sight with pliers, being careful not to scratch the top of the slide and twist and pull to remove it.

Align the Trijicon in the slot and tighten the screw, a drop of locktite is not a bad idea. (blue for future removal or red for a more permanent seal)

Where you purchased the sight from should have had a fitting list of weapons it will work with, I have Trijicon fiber optics on Frank, my Gen 2/3 17.


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Uugghh. Usher a pusher and found this under rear sight. Presumably was part of sight but now rusted to slide. 🤢🤢🤢
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You are correct, that piece was held in place by rust on the part not the slide. Here is after tapping it ought and cleaning with brush.
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