The body is machined from 6061 aluminum and hard anodized for superior wear resistance. The 3/8-24 pusher screw is capable of about 5,500 pounds of thrust when torqued to 20 ft-lb. All the other screws are stainless steel. The non-rotating pusher tip is 303 stainless. A dial indicator is mounted for precise adjustments and allen wrenches are provided. The body has clearance to remove and install new sights and the four different size floor plates will accomadate a veriety of handguns. The tool is packed in a 1060 Pelican case for storage.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
The Pistol Slide is clamped in the Tool and the Pusher is brought against the rear sight. Set the dial indicator to "0" and move the sight, .001 or more inches, as required (right or left). The four different Floor Plates allow the Tool to be use with Glock, S&W M/P, Beretta, Browning Hi-Power, Colt 1911 types and others.
SIGHT REMOVAL/INSTATION:
The Adjustment Tool can also be used to remove and install a rear sight. If the sight is to be reinstalled, it's position can be measured first, and then returned to the origional position using the Dial Indicator.
A new sight can be centered on the slide for the initial test firing. (measure in from each side)
Adjustment Example:
Glock 19, the bullet group is off 1 in. at 25 yds. The sight radius is 5.800", you would move the rear sight .0064" to center the group.
The Pistol Sight Adjustment Tool, Avalable in 3 Versions:
A) without a dial indicator PSAT10-A $184.
B) with a precision Teclock indicator PSAT10-B $265.