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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bomar sight removal

Posted: 9/1/2010 11:43:54 AM EDT

I have a chance to buy a nice, old Colt MilSpec model. It has a Bomar rear sight. Can a 1911 be un-Bomar'd once its done, or am I stuck with it?
The actual dovetail that holds the sight on is completely covered.

It looks like a very old version of something like this (below) except it actually says Bo-Mar and is squared at the front end.

Posted: 9/1/2010 12:14:51 PM EDT

[#1]

Why would you want to "un-Bomar" it?

Posted: 9/2/2010 3:56:31 AM EDT

[#2]

I prefer other types of sites.

Posted: 9/2/2010 8:02:51 AM EDT

[#3]

You only have one fixed sight option if it is a bomar cut in the slide. thats is if you do not want to fill and re machine.

eta pic of a bo-mar

Posted: 9/2/2010 8:49:12 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I prefer other types of sites.

You are probably money ahead to swap pistols to get the sights you want, as opposed to trying to modify this one. If you don;t mind my asking, what type of "aiming stuff" do you prefer, and why?

Posted: 9/3/2010 7:57:36 AM EDT

[#5]

I don't really have a need for a target sight. I have always used lower profile sights designed for defensive use. No hard edges to snag etc. My Baer TRS has trijicon, Springfield has Novak.

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