Adjusting Novak sights

[Guest gladman]

This may be a stupid question, but here goes: I traded for a S&W 5906 that had adjustable Novak sights on it. The rear sights are off to the right a little much for my tastes, and I was wondering if there is any tool I can use to adjust them. Looks like a small wrench hole on top of the rear sight, but I don't want to improvise and use the wrong thing. Is there a Novak wrench out there or is it a more complicated process?

[timcalhoun]

In the "wrench hole" there should be a screw. Back the screw out and then you can drift the sight in the direction you need.

There may (should) be loctite on the screw and maybe in the dovetail itself. So it may take some force to move it.

You really need to use a padded vise to hold the slide securely, or maybe clamp it down to a sturdy workbench top, using padding. Then you can use a hammer and a metal punch with the tip wrapped with monofilament packing tape (or conceivably a dowel rod) to move the sight. Once you break the bond of the Loctite it will likely move easier.

[Guest gladman]

Thanks for the info. I need to get some tools! (or find a gunsmith)