Glock 44 Front Sight Installation Instructions
These instructions explain how to install a front sight on a Glock 44 pistol. This is an easy operation if you have the Truglo tool or similar as shown below.
These are the steps I took to help a friend install an Ameriglo front sight on his Glock 44 pistol.
I'm not a gunsmith so I recommend work on firearms be carried out by a licensed professional.
This is a guide to help you be a more knowledgeable consumer.
I assume no liability for any injury to any person or damage to your firearm resulting from attempting this.
Step 1 - This is what is being done
Original sight picture
New sight picture
This is the original sight picture vs. the new. The new has a green center that shows up when the light is low.
Step 2 - Items used in these instructions
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Ameriglo ProGlo Front Glock Night Sight
Ameriglo ProGlo Front Glock Night Sight
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Glock 44
Glock 44
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Truglo tool for Glock front sights
Truglo tool for Glock front sights
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Bore Light
Bore Light
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Gun oil
Gun oil
Some people might want to use Blue Loctite as well.
Step 3 - Make sure your pistol isn't loaded
Magazine removed and pistol unloaded
Remove the magazine and make sure the pistol isn't loaded.
Step 4 - Remove the slide assembly
Push slide back
Push slide lock down on both sides
Remove slide
Here's how I remove the slide assembly.
- Pull the trigger.
- Put your left finger in the trigger guard for leverage.
- Push the slide back about 1/8" with your thumb.
- Push the slide lock down on both sides.
- Push the slide forward and remove it.
Step 5 - Remove the recoil spring assembly and barrel
Slide is ready for disassembly
Recoil spring assembly removed
Barrel removed
Remove the recoil spring assembly and barrel
Step 6 - Remove the front sight screw
Front sight screw location
Truglo tool position
Front sight screw removed
Use the Truglo tool to remove the front sight screw.
I don't think the screw could be removed without a specialized tool.
I had a hard time getting the tool on so I used my bore light to get a better look.
I could see the tool just needed to be pushed on harder.
I ended up slightly turning it as I firmly pushed it on until I heard it snap in place.
Step 7 - Remove the top part of the sight.
Top sight removed
Save the original
The top part of the sight should now just come off.
I decided to keep the old one in case I want it in the future.
Step 8 - Prepare for installation
Prepare for installation
Put the new screw on the Truglo tool and put the top sight on the slide
Step 9 - Install the sight screw
Snug the sight screw
Align the sight
Tighten the sight screw
Snug the sight screw into the sight but don't tighten it yet.
Straighten the top of the sight.
Then tighten the screw.
Step 10 - Reinstall the barrel and recoil spring assembly
Ready to reinstall barrel and spring
Wear on barrel gets oil
Recoil spring assembly installed
Reinstall the barrel and recoil spring assembly.
There's some visible wear on the barrel so I put some oil on.
Step 11 - Put the slide back on
Ready for slide
Slide reinstalled
Put the slide back on
Step 12 - Original Vs. New
Original sight picture
New sight picture
This is the original sight picture vs. the new. The new has a green center that shows up when the light is low.