Ruger LC9s front sight loose

[Cville]

I know that Ruger will either pin the front sight or replace the slide with a slide that has a pinned front sight. I do not own a sight adjustment tool. I do not own multiple hand guns--only what I want for self defense (so, a $100+ front sight tool would likely be a $100+ expense for a one time use).

Background: A few weeks ago, after shooting, I was cleaning the LC9s. I noticed the front sight blade was off center by a good bit. I could easily push it to another location with my fingers using little force. Some spots were tighter than others, but the front sight is loose. I used a punch to move the sight to a point where it was almost out of the frame. I used rubbing alcohol to remove any oil that I could. I then used blue loctite on the frame and moved the front sight in place to a position that seemed like it was in the middle of the slide. After a few days, the sight seemed tight--I did not use force, just a gentle push. I took it to the range and I was off five inches at 25 yards. Recently at home, I tried to move the rear sight using a brass punch with no success. I heated the frame, but it still wouldn't move. I tried moving the front sight again, and it move easily. At some point, I plan on buying Tritium sights (probably TruGlo TFO sights).

Should I just contact Ruger and have them do the repair on the slide? I don't plan on replacing the sights for a little while until I can afford to--I have a few other credit purchases that I want to pay off first and don't want to get in over my head in debt (I know it's only a $60 -70 expense, but charges here and there add up). If I replace the sights with TruGlo TFO's, will the front sight movement still be a problem? I would probably just have the sights installed at a local shop as I'm not really sure that buying a sight pushing tool will be a good idea for one time use.

[jthrelf]

No way to tell if it's the sight tolerance being off or the slide tolerance. I'd send it to Ruger if you can be without your pistol for a couple of weeks and they'll get you fixed up at no charge. That way you can save up for your night sights.

[john9001]

Aim 5 inches off the center.

[jthrelf]

Aim 5 inches off the center.

that would be fine if he was going to only shoot at 25 yards

[Hoppy]

I’ve dealt with Ruger customer service and they were great. I had the front sight fall off of my vaquero. I sent it back and they said they couldn’t fix it. They replaced the gun.

I have an lc9s and so far so good on the sight. I don’t remember reading about it coming loose as a common problem so I’m sure they’ll fix you up quick. I would actually ask if they could install night sights while it’s there.

[STBear]

The sight on my LC9 came loose. Sent it to Ruger with a prepaid label and it was back within a week.

[Cville]

I'll give Ruger a call on Monday and see what they can do. Hope they just send a slide and label for me to send in replacement slide--may ask if they can install Tritium sights--although I'm guessing the sights would have a good mark up compared to other retailers.

[Cville]

The sight on my LC9 came loose. Sent it to Ruger with a prepaid label and it was back within a week.

I just called customer service and the person I spoke with stated I would have to pay for shipping. How did you get a prepaid label?

[STBear]

I called customer service and told them my front sight was coming loose and they emailed me a prepaid label to print. This was in 2014.

[jthrelf]

I just called customer service and the person I spoke with stated I would have to pay for shipping. How did you get a prepaid label?

Call again and hope for someone better seriously though just ask again and they should likely oblige.