ARMORERS HANDGUN SIGHT TOOL Reviews & Ratings

The Wheeler Engineering Armour's Handgun Sight Tool makes installing, removing or adjusting dovetail front and rear pistol sights a breeze. A large adjustment wheel on the Armour's Handgun Sight Tool makes micro sight adjusts simple and easy. The Wheeler Engineering Armour's Handgun Sight Tool uses four independent positioning clamps to secure and support the slide, protecting the slide from bending during adjustments. An additional top clamp provides added security for the slide.

Large, four post drive knob easily pushes the sight
Reference marks for precise adjustments
Works on all semi auto pistols
Precision machined unit

The sight prong assembly on the Wheeler Engineering Armour's Handgun Sight Tool is reversible to accommodate Glock®slides.

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Reviews Summary

The ARMORERS HANDGUN SIGHT TOOL receives mixed reviews; many praise its construction and ease of use, but several users reported issues with securing the slide and damaging sights. While some found it worked seamlessly across various models, others deemed it unreliable, indicating inconsistent quality control. Overall, it's seen as a decent option for occasional adjustments but not necessarily the best choice for heavy or professional use.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Use

50%

Many users appreciate the tool's straightforward setup and operation, stating that it simplifies the process of installing and adjusting handgun sights compared to traditional methods. Several reviewers remark that with proper alignment and care, the tool effectively performs its intended function.

Build Quality

60%

Opinions on construction quality vary; while some find it robust and well-designed, others report issues like stripping threads or parts breaking under normal usage. Those satisfied with the quality often reference its heavy-duty feel and performance in various applications.

Damage Risk

40%

A significant number of reviewers express concern about the potential for damaging sights and slides, particularly if not used meticulously. Many emphasize the importance of following instructions closely to avoid mishaps during the sight installation process.

Compatibility and Flexibility

45%

Users appreciate that the tool accommodates multiple handgun models and sight types, noting it works well for adjusting various makes and models without needing multiple specific tools. However, others found it less effective on certain brands or styles, raising concerns over its universal performance.

Customer Experience

25%

Customer service experiences are largely unmentioned in the reviews, but there are notable instances of users seeking refunds or replacements, typically due to functionality issues. Reviewers varied on their satisfaction with the return process, reflecting a mix of outcomes.

Value for Money

30%

The tool's pricing receives mixed feedback, with some declaring it effective for its cost compared to higher-end alternatives. Others, however, feel it does not offer sufficient value given the issues encountered, suggesting that investing in a pricier model might be a wiser decision for serious users.

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Wheeler Sight Tool Breaks

Worked really good a couple of times and then the shaft breaks and the handle fell off.

Not great

Honestly just not great overall. Out of the five sight sets I've installed with this thing three have been damaged, two of those beyond usability. Theres a lot better tools on the market.

Tool broke on me :/

Bought this for a S&W Shield gen1, read the instructions, watched YouTube videos, instructions specifically say don't use anything outside your own hands (no breaker bars or anything) or you can damage the tool so I made sure not to. 5 min in securing my slide to the tool I stripped one of the retaining bolts using hand only. Rest of the install was extremely frustrating since the pusher on this tool isn't ideal for Shield sights, I did get the sights out using this tool eventually though. Ended up with a broken tool which I'm now returning and just used punches to get the new sights installed. YMMV on this one.

Wheeler Wrong engineered

1. The way the tool is made allows for leverage perpendicular misalignment to the side of the sight. The tool is made so that when you tighten the pusher against the angled side of the sight on Glock suppressor sight, the angle on the sight forces the sight pusher up. The leverage created on the sights side angle is greater than the compression from the tool's upper half that is held down by two bolts, one on each side: but the bolts are approx 2.4 inches from the center of the pusher jaws, which is too far back from the sight's jaw center.. The pusher jaws for the Glock sights are angled along with the Glock's Suppressor sight being angled. The two angles do not match, and under a strong push, the pusher jaw slides up the sight, increasing the sight's face perpendicular differential, with the jaw, which allowed the jaw to miss-align and actually dent the sight's side angle, towards the front of the sight and on the other side when I tried to push the sight back about .020 The side pressure, on the sight's side angle, allows the top half of the tool to be pushed up, which increases the pressure needed to push the sight. It also miss-aligns the sight's mounting faces to the slide's sight cut faces. 2. When pushing the sight, the pusher screw, that pushes and pull the pusher jaws, slips and pops in the pusher jaw's threaded portion. 3. Note: I measured the distance between the top and bottom half of the tool with Digital Calipers, to make sure of top to bottom alignment. I also measured slide sides to tool faces on each side, to insure that the slide would be perpendicular to the tools base and jaws. I measured the top to bottom clearances when it was it was raised by the sight's angled side, but don't remember the amount that it actually separated further from the static measurements, so I do not want to put a false reading; but I do know it was substantial. I would like it noted that I have various other Wheeler Tools and they perform well, and that is why I decided to purchase the sight tool, in spite of the negative reviews: Wrong decision! The bolts that hold the top half to the bottom half of the tool, need to be moved to the other side of the pusher screw, which would put them closer to the pusher jaws and decrease the leverage and should alleviate the jaws' miss-alignment to the sight's faces. I have attached pictures of the Sight's damage caused by the tool, which is negligible, but unnecessary if the too was engineered & made properly. The tool might work OK with straight up sight side faces, but NOT sights with angled sides. So I'm returning it, and would caution anyone pushing sight's like Trijicon's Glock Suppressor sights to be aware of incurring damage to the site. The tool is very attractive and when you first look at it, it a piece to be hold: But remember "Looks aren't everything"!