1911 Front Sight Installation and Removal Tool Tool to remove and install both large and small tenon original GI 1911 front sights. Easy to control, no hammering required with this tool. See Detailed product description below. Tool comes with both a punch for sight removal and arbor for a perfect swage job. This tool will get the job done right and much easier with professional results. Body and bar are machined from steel bar stock, made in the USA by Strobel.