1911 sights

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:33 pm

So I want to get new sights on my RIA. It has the GI setup right now. I want a night sight, and good in daylight also. Suggestions?

Post by **Mexican Kerry** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:48 pm

You could go with something like this if you want minimal effort to install, doesn't require milling the rear of the slide.

Brownells and other suppliers have a wide array to choose from. Pick one you like, there is at least one good smith on this site that would probably install them for you if required.

Post by **guncrank1** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:53 pm

http://www.brownells.com/items/1911-sig ... ght-sights

Pick you what you want
Recommend Novak style

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:01 am

Thanks for the help. Hopefully I can make a decision soon.

Post by **Wyldman** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:30 am

No decision necessary, Novak night sights are the preferred combat sight among most 1911 carriers, and have been for decades, for a reason.

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:58 pm

So I am confused on which ones to order. What type of sights are these on the slide, the info I gave found said they are GI, but the notch seems like the Novak notch.

Post by **guncrank1** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:51 pm

Toecutter1978 wrote:
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So I am confused on which ones to order. What type of sights are these on the slide, the info I gave found said they are GI, but the notch seems like the Novak notch.

These are standard 1911
Night sights require a special staking tool for front sight

Novak are 60 degree dovetailed.
Your slide would require a new front dovetail and a dovetail and relief cut on rear.

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:38 am

Thank you

Post by **guncrank1** » Thu May 15, 2014 8:33 pm

Not a 1911 but close , a Browning Hi Power
Rear milled for night sites, front fitted and pinned
Refinished in Black Cerokote as well.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Thu May 15, 2014 8:37 pm

Cranky milled my 1911 for Novaks...they haven't flown off yet

richief · Post by **richief** » Thu May 15, 2014 10:49 pm

Dawson has some good choices too.
and the way to go if current sight height isn't point of impact, they have trig formula on website to calculate.

Post by **Toecutter1978** » Thu May 15, 2014 11:03 pm

guncrank1 wrote:Not a 1911 but close , a Browning Hi Power
Rear milled for night sites, front fitted and pinned
Refinished in Black Cerokote as well.

By any chance, do you have them in stock?

Post by **Next** » Fri May 16, 2014 9:30 pm

I need something for my Colt. I hate the mil spec sites. Not sure what to go with.

Post by **guncrank1** » Sun May 25, 2014 8:20 pm

SA 1911-A1

Novak style Rear/ Front
Machined .500x 65 degree and .338 x 65 degree

Need to get some OD paint to tough up
But here are 1911 sights

Post by **mtchbrian** » Tue May 27, 2014 8:13 am

i think i need to order some noval mount night sights and have you fit my ultra compact for them. the rear already has a novak sight in place. the front on the other hand is a staked sight

Post by **guncrank1** » Sat May 31, 2014 3:46 pm

Poor shooting but Toecutter1987 try the XO fiber optic/tritium for day /night sights

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