Posted: 4/14/2010 9:24:46 AM EDT
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Wondering if anyone knows which type/size of front site tenon Springfield uses. I've heard that some get a slightly larger size and file it to fit. What is entailed in staking on a new sight? How to remove old one? Is this something the average kitchen-table hobbyist can do or does it require specialized tooling? Is this style ok or is a dovetailed sight more desirable?
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Quoted: Wondering if anyone knows which type/size of front site tenon Springfield uses. I've heard that some get a slightly larger size and file it to fit. What is entailed in staking on a new sight? How to remove old one? Is this something the average kitchen-table hobbyist can do or does it require specialized tooling? Is this style ok or is a dovetailed sight more desirable? Thanks Yes, the Springfield tenons are a different size (0.082") than the original Colt's or newer Colt's. Do you have a vise, pads, a staking tool, and a small file? It is not hard too do, but you need tools. I like King's sights. They also sell the staking tool. |
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Wondering if anyone knows which type/size of front site tenon Springfield uses. I've heard that some get a slightly larger size and file it to fit. What is entailed in staking on a new sight? How to remove old one? Is this something the average kitchen-table hobbyist can do or does it require specialized tooling? Is this style ok or is a dovetailed sight more desirable? Thanks Yes, the Springfield tenons are a different size (0.082") than the original Colt's or newer Colt's. Do you have a vise, pads, a staking tool, and a small file? It is not hard too do, but you need tools. I like King's sights. They also sell the staking tool. I made a staking tool in about 30 mins at work one night. It ain't as pretty as brownells, but I think it will work. |