Results 1 to 3 of 3
-
May 12th, 2008, 09:50 PM #1
Help - Can I change this 1911 rear sight?
I bought this Springfield Custom 1911 recently. It has a Robar target rear sight. Here's the question. I'd like to carry this gun, and would like to have a more "normal" rear sight put on it for carry. The Robar has sharp edges that I'm worried would snag on clothing. The slide appears to be cut differently than most, I'm assuming to accept the Robar. Are there some more normal carry sights that will fit this cut? Thanks.
-
May 12th, 2008, 11:29 PM #2
Re: Help - Can I change this 1911 rear sight?
Dave
Have you tried to look up anything on Brownell's website. Most likely there is something available from either Novak, Millett or Bo-mar that would fit the cut on your slide. If not any competent Gun Smith could install one for you.
Also have you checked the M1911.org site lots of helpfull people over there.
Mike Mc
-
May 14th, 2008, 10:48 PM #3
Re: Help - Can I change this 1911 rear sight?
I'll second Swamp Yankees advice on Brownells, they are one of the go to places for parts.
For carry use Novak has a low profile, the edges are smooth/rounded a little bit so it limits the snags when carrying.
I like the 2 dot myself....in the Brownells online catalog is says it fits in factory dovetails...but sometimes that isn't the case. May need to be fit by a smith like Swamp Yankee noted."Disperse you Rebels! Damn you! Throw down your Arms and Disperse!" British Major Pitcairn at Lexington April 19, 1775
"Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things" Marvin Heemeyer
Similar Threads
-
keltec p11 rear sight is loose - how to fix?
By Punisher in forum GeneralReplies: 6Last Post: October 21st, 2012, 10:42 PM -
Can I change the rear sight on this 1911?
By BerksCountyDave in forum GeneralReplies: 3Last Post: May 13th, 2008, 01:34 AM -
WTS: 1911 grips, Swedish front sight adjuster tool, Swede 6.5x55 ammo
By Junior in forum GeneralReplies: 0Last Post: June 9th, 2007, 05:48 PM -
AR15 A3 Backup rear sight
By luckyned7 in forum GeneralReplies: 9Last Post: April 19th, 2007, 11:29 AM -
WTS: Mini 14 Rear Sight Tool
By Lambo in forum GeneralReplies: 1Last Post: March 5th, 2007, 12:09 AM
Bookmarks