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Anyone have a 1911 drifting tool?

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Hey all, I may have asked this before, but am reaching out again if so.

I have a new slide for my classic 1911A1 (with low profile military sights.) The last one I had, I used a punch to drift the rear sight, and it marred and chipped it a bit. That combined with the fact that it's not exactly a precise way to do it has left me wanting to use something like these:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=526053

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=163458

The thing is, I have a hard time spending $100+ on a tool I know I will use exactly once.

So, does anyone have one I could borrow for maybe a $20 "usage" fee? :)

It would really help me out a lot, and I have a few people on here (Derek being one of them) who could certainly vouch for me.

Thanks a lot all,
ZA
 
I realized after the fact I may get higher response in Pistol Competition, so I posted there. Feel free to move or delete, or, if it's ok, I'd like to have this up in both places for a bit to finally find one. Thanks!
 
I wouldnt bother with the fancy tool, a brass or nylon drift is more than enough. I also use wooden dowels for this kind of thing, round or square - works great and costs a few cents.
 
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