pistol sights

[merryman]

I have a "Springfield Loaded" . 45 from Springfield Armory. It is of course the "model 1911.

Unfortunately it has the fixed rear sight and I would like to change to adjustabel.

Any suggestion of the better or best choice and source would be appreciated.



Vaughn

 

[Shovelhead]

Have you found this site yet?



http://www.1911forum.com/



lotsa info.

 

[The patriot]

1st choice, a Bomar low mount sight.

2nd choice is an MMC sight.

It's really personal preferences, and what you'll be using it for. It would be best if you can see both before doing the job.

If it will be a CCW piece, the MMC's are better suited than the Bomars IMO. Theyre a bit "smoother" and have protective "ears" around the actual sight. The Bomars can be de-horned pretty decently though and is an excellent sight.

Both can be had with tritium night sights.

I recently had a Novak (not adjustable) sight installed on my Colt Combat Commander (series 70) and the whole job was about $160. 00 w/o blueing. I also had a front sight dovetailed in at the same time. Both the Bomar and MMC will be more than this.

Eric

 

[gonehuntingagain]

I had a MMC adjustable rear sight installed on my Kimber last year because I had to cover up the target completely in order to hit it. The sights made it so I can "float" the target on the top of the sight - I can still see the target while shooting at it now.

It works great for USPSA/IPSC shooting.

 

[LSMITH]

Vaughn, what is the problem with the fixed sights? My 1911 has big 3 dot fixed sights that sucked bad until they met Mr. File and he made them work nicely. I opened up the rear so I could see some good daylight all the way around the front blade. It shoots a couple inches low with 200 grain SWC target loads, and dead on with anything heavier or loaded up to full velocity.



My Glock on the other hand had the factory fixed sights and they were incredibly poor for accuracy type shooting. I put on some Meprolight adjustables. The sight picture is pretty darn good, they are fully adjustable, and I put them on in less than 5 minutes. If your 1911 is dovetail cut for the front sight you are home free. If not you are going to have to have them professionally installed. Here is a link to the meprolight site http://www.meprolight.com/products.asp?id=1 , I am very happy with the quality and the prices if you shop are less than you would expect. I paid $60 shipped for my tritium adjustable night sights. The only downside if there is one is that they are REALLY bright, more so than I would like anyway.....

 

[merryman]

Thanks guys

Part of my problem is that it is 150 miles to where there is any place to look over available choices and when we do get over there we usually have a bunch of "have to" errands so I never seem to take the time to look.



LS Smith

I am probably looking for an excuse for the quality of my marksmanship :>) I allways shot a wheel gun untill a few months ago and I am having a little trouble shooting this one and the guys I generally shoot with keep yelling at me that I need an adjustable sight.

Unfortunately, I seem to find my self aroung a couple guys who shoot really well and it makes me look BAD.



Thanks



Vaughn

 

[PHuckleberry]

Chip Mcormick(sp?) advertises a repalcement rear sight for the factory cut in the back of the slide. Been wanting to try it just hasn't got to the top of the list.

 

[John]

Also, if it's a carry gun don't forget night sights. I have Trijican night sights on my H&K (P7 M10) and Glock 20 (10 mm), and a Meprolight front sight to go with my Benelli ghost ring rear sight on my M1 Super 90.



Mr. Merryman, the 1911s shoot really well in 45 ACP... it is a very consistent round. I know I should go to it myself as I shoot much better with that round than I do with either the 10 mm or the . 40 S&W that I normally shoot, I just can''t bring myself to it... yet.



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