[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Need help front site problem

Posted: 2/14/2008 1:17:13 AM EDT

I made an excellent trade,but I need to get the front site fixed. Beautiful weapon but previous owner messed up front site"claimed he couldnt see it" Its a 1911-a1 customized by Wilson. It appears to be dovetailed on. Anyone know where I can get it fixed in North Central Florida? Thanks for any help. It just needs replaced he broke the Trijicon nite site and filed on it a little bit.

Posted: 2/14/2008 6:40:14 AM EDT

[#1]

it is really not hard to fix that yourself. Put the slide in a vice, use a brass punch and knock the sight out from left to right. gently tap the replacement in from right to left.

Posted: 2/14/2008 8:43:52 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
it is really not hard to fix that yourself. Put the slide in a vice, use a brass punch and knock the sight out from left to right. gently tap the replacement in from right to left.

If it's not held in place with a roll pin.

These folks know there way around a 1911

Carl Mustra Custom - Carl Mustra,1002 Pennsylvania
Palm Harbor, FL 34683 813-785-1403

Ms. Kim Stroud, Gun Craft, Inc. 2403 21st Avenue, S.E.
Ruskin, FL 33570 813-645-3828 FAX 813-645-5125

Posted: 2/14/2008 10:18:57 AM EDT

[#3]

true, havent ran into that. unless you know for sure that it isnt pinned in, disregard my advice

Posted: 2/14/2008 1:27:32 PM EDT

[#4]

How do you know if its held by Roll pin? Is it obvious? Thanks

Posted: 2/14/2008 1:31:13 PM EDT

[#5]

Just look at the top of the front sight, if it's pinned in you'll see it.

Posted: 2/14/2008 2:08:47 PM EDT

[#6]

Good to know , its not. Thanks SGB. I have a pretty handy friend and I ordered a replacement site from Wilson. Well give it a try when it comes in. I still cant beleive my buddy traded me this gun for a Glock. He seems thrilled though.

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