remove and replace fron P380 sight

[Flincher]

I want to remove the front sight on my P380 and install a Big Dot. So here's my simple question As I look down the slide, do I remove the existing sight in the dovetail left-to-right or right-to-left. Please excuse my ignorance but I can't seem to find the answer

[jocko]

u coulld emailJay at kahr and ask that question.

[RRP]

I don't know if the dovetail keyway is tapered. I don't think it is. If that is true, the sight could be removed from any side.

That being said, the new sights I have purchased usually recommend installing them from the ejection port side of the slide. I have always done it that way without a problem.

[Flincher]

front sight

u coulld emailJay at kahr and ask that question.

That's what I'm gonna do. And when I get the response I'll post it for all to see

[muggsy]

As viewed from the rear sight to the front sight the sights are removed left to right.

[jocko]

would u use a sledge hammer to move that or would u suggest banging it against ur head. Just sayin

whatif I was viewing it from the top down???

[JFootin]

As viewed from the rear sight to the front sight the sights are removed left to right.

Muggsy's got it right.

[Flincher]

front sight

As viewed from the rear sight to the front sight the sights are removed left to right.

Thankyou sir !!

[muggsy]

would u use a sledge hammer to move that or would u suggest banging it against ur head. Just sayin

whatif I was viewing it from the top down???

This is one application where I might choose the 2X4. You never want to look down on a gun. It just might save your life.

[muggsy]

Yer welcome Flincher. There is a very good video from Dawson Precision on You Tube on how to properly remove and replace a front sight. Watch it. The vid could save you a lot of aggravation and frustration. I wish that I could find something that would work on Jocko.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do8sHBDfIGk

[rhd04]

Doesn't a nylon punch come with the sights? I watched a video and the guy removed the sights with the punch. That came with the new ones

[muggsy]

Doesn't a nylon punch come with the sights? I watched a video and the guy removed the sights with the punch. That came with the new ones

A nylon punch comes with the Dawson sights. I don't know about any others.