Looking for a gunsmith in the PGH area that can install 1911 sights

**milesmilitis** · August 1st, 2009, 09:44 PM

I have a set of night sights I need installed on my Springfield 1911-A1. I could do it myself but don't have a staking tool and would like someone with more experience to tackle it.

I'm only in the Pittsburgh area till the 6th of AUG, then I head to Maryland and back to Texas after that. I would like it done before I head out.

If anyone knows of a shop/gunsmith/someone that has done this and has the tools, it would be much appreciated.

I would like somewhere that regularly handles 1911 style pistols, I know plenty of gunsmiths that haven't a clue on 1911's.

**hzox221** · August 1st, 2009, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by milesmilitis

I have a set of night sights I need installed on my Springfield 1911-A1. I could do it myself but don't have a staking tool and would like someone with more experience to tackle it.

I'm only in the Pittsburgh area till the 6th of AUG, then I head to Maryland and back to Texas after that. I would like it done before I head out.

If anyone knows of a shop/gunsmith/someone that has done this and has the tools, it would be much appreciated.

I would like somewhere that regularly handles 1911 style pistols, I know plenty of gunsmiths that haven't a clue on 1911's.

Try GANS, he is out in Farmington, PA you may be able to make arrangements to have him do it for you while you wait. The shop is not that far out of the way on your return trip to Maryland.

www.gansguns.com

**milesmilitis** · August 2nd, 2009, 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by hzox221

Try GANS, he is out in Farmington, PA you may be able to make arrangements to have him do it for you while you wait. The shop is not that far out of the way on your return trip to Maryland.

www.gansguns.com

This looks perfect! Thanks a bunch

**mpi** · August 2nd, 2009, 04:40 AM

wow, that's one i haven't heard from in a long time! he did a set of sights for me quite a few years ago on a para p-14 while i waited. the sights were dead on and he did a really nice job. I don't get down that way much any more.