Help - Springfield Hellcat - Front Sight popped off

That's bizarre. There isn't much lateral force on it when you shoot so it had to be seriously loose from the factory. Unfortunately you can't add material, so you're left with the already-suggested dimple or an adhesive. If it's not rattling around red loctite would probably work (620 I think). If it comes loose you haven't lost anything, and you can always go back and dimple it. Get a set of calipers and make sure it's centered before you fix it in place.

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you could use a punch to dimple one end once it's installed.

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Agreed, but you should also get the windage sighted in first.

Don't use a punch or JB Weld. A dab of Loctite 262 works perfectly fine.

Thanks all, gonna go red loctite (262)
If it keeps popping off I may do something more permanent (dimple it)

I’m happy with it. 8.5/10. Love the size. I have a big hands and it fits well for a micro. Only 2 issues to speak of:
1. Side pressure on trigger will “seize” trigger for lack of a better term. Have to put back pressure to unstick. Obviously an issue with a loaded gun. Some argue it’s a flaw some say it’s the way a true safety trigger should work. But straight back trigger pull is clean.
2. Both my wife and child (small hands) accidentally push the slide release with their hand while shooting causing clip to drop and a jam. The release is naturally where smaller index/middle fingers land. For ME it’s great; for them I would not recommend or, if their gun, would train them on finger placement.
Hope that helps - Dandy