Ameriglo I-dot issue...

[BiscuitNaBasket]

New sight arrived today. Not as quick of a resolution as I would have liked, but not bad for an out of stock product.

Good to hear.

 

[chezuki]

Did they want the old one back after you install the new one?

They never mentioned it, so I assume not. I sent them plenty of pictures.

 

[dudley0]

Woo Hoo, now you have a daytime back-up!

Still concerned about it going bad so quickly, especially since I just installed a set.

 

[rhino]

I realized last night that the front sight on my I-Dot Pro set no longer glows. It was still glowing bright as of Coach's draw-stroke class last week. The sights were purchased new directly from Ameriglo in December of 2012.

Sounds like the vial broke and the water leaked out. I have a Kimber Compact that breaks the vial in the Meprolight front sight pretty much every time I shoot it. I got tired of the guy in charge of the Kimber shop (this was years ago) accusing me of "beating on it with a hammer to install it." That was funny because the sight was installed in his shop originally, then replaced twice in his shop. So if anyone had "beat on it with a hammer," it was someone in his shop.

Anyway, it happens. I think some brands are a little more rugged than others, and models for different guns can be as well. I suspect that the thicker the front sight is, the thicker the wall thickness can be on the glass vial inside.

 

[chezuki]

accusing me of "beating on it with a hammer to install it."

There's a small possibility that I may have beat on it with a hammer (and punch) to install it...

In my defense, it lasted a year and a half after that, so I sincerely doubt my installation had any ill effect on the sight.

Anyone have a sight pusher I could use for a few minutes? I really can't see paying someone $50 to install a front sight.

 

[dudley0]

I have a generic version you are welcome to.

Used it on 3 different M&Ps. One went perfect, one was a little tight, one was a pain and I ended up using the ole punch to finish it.

Your call, PM me if you wanna try it.

 

[rhino]

There's a small possibility that I may have beat on it with a hammer (and punch) to install it...

In my defense, it lasted a year and a half after that, so I sincerely doubt my installation had any ill effect on the sight.

Anyone have a sight pusher I could use for a few minutes? I really can't see paying someone $50 to install a front sight.

I'm inclined to believe you are correct about not damaging it if it lasted that long.

In general, though, they can tolerate a significant amount of acceleration forward and back, but not so much sideways.

 

[chezuki]

Well, big thanks to Dudley0 for letting me borrow his sight pusher. After trying and giving up and trying again and fiddling with it for a while and cussing and fiddling some more and finally growing with a third hand, I was able to successfully install my replacement sight with out beating on it.

 

[bwframe]

Well, big thanks to Dudley0 for letting me borrow his sight pusher. After trying and giving up and trying again and fiddling with it for a while and cussing and fiddling some more and finally growing with a third hand, I was able to successfully install my replacement sight with out beating on it.

I love that front sight. Very quick acquisition and surprisingly accurate. I've had one on my carry gun for a year and a half. I'd put them on all my guns if I didn't have to buy a front/rear set just to get the front.

FYI - I have a Kimber branded sight pusher if you need one again.

 

[rhino]

I love that front sight. Very quick acquisition and surprisingly accurate. I've had one on my carry gun for a year and a half. I'd put them on all my guns if I didn't have to buy a front/rear set just to get the front.

FYI - I have a Kimber branded sight pusher if you need one again.

I will need that some day!

 

[dudley0]

Well, big thanks to Dudley0 for letting me borrow his sight pusher. After trying and giving up and trying again and fiddling with it for a while and cussing and fiddling some more and finally growing with a third hand, I was able to successfully install my replacement sight with out beating on it.

Maybe I should just send you my slide so you can install the XS BD set on my compact.

Looks nice, professional even.

 

[Bfish]

Happy to hear this worked out well! I love my i-dots