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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 1911 sights

Posted: 9/14/2004 6:26:31 PM EDT

Today I discoverd that the factory front sight on my Colt is coming loose. I'll be taking it to a smith on Thursday to see what they can do with it, and was wondering if anyone can suggest a good aftermarket sight. I've tried to preserve the lines of the gun as much as possible, and I would like to continue that. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:20:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Anything that requires a dovetail. It will not shoot loose. This is a simple long term fix.

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:28:05 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Anything that requires a dovetail. It will not shoot loose. This is a simple long term fix.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:30:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Dovetail is really the only way to go for the larger "hi-vis" sights. If you have the original military type, they will most likely just re-stake it.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:36:38 AM EDT

[#4]

I far prefer dovetail fronts, but if cost in a consideration, front sights can be silver soldered effectively to prevent them from coming loose.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:51:43 AM EDT

[#5]

Which sight you choose is a factor of what kind of shooting you'll be doing. Talk to the Smith...I'm sure he can steer you right.

Posted: 9/17/2004 7:18:07 PM EDT

[#6]

Heinie followed by Novak.

Be well!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 1911 sights

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