Question on sights and finish???? - The Firearms Forum

gbeggrow · 01-13-2005, 10:29 AM

I'm looking for some insight/direction on the positives and negatives of OD Green or Stainless for a 1911 before I buy. I really like the look of OD Green but I've always been a stainless guy. Anyone have any pointers on either?

I'm also wondering about what to go with for sights. I was set on getting adjustable at first but I've noticed that a lot of the 1911 models have the Novak Tritium Night Sights. What should I go with and why?

Here's the two I'm eyeballing right now....

I like the look of this one the best but not sure about the sights and the durability of the OD finish.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/im...105MLLarge.jpg

http://www.springfield-armory.com/im...9132LLarge.jpg

Shooter45 · 01-13-2005, 03:37 PM

Both are great 1911's but I think this will be your personal choice.

Some pistolsmiths will not build a 1911 with a stainless frame and slide. The reason stated is the pistol will not hold an accuracy job for very long. I personally don't know if this is true or not.

The OD green is a newer finish on 1911's so it has more appeal.

If you plan on doing target shooting with alot of different ammo, by all means, go with adj sights.

IShootBack · 01-13-2005, 06:53 PM

If you are going to do a lot of shoting, the SS will require more cleaning to keep it looking nice , and fewer shots to make it look filthy.

01-13-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
gbeggrow Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39	Question on sights and finish???? I'm looking for some insight/direction on the positives and negatives of OD Green or Stainless for a 1911 before I buy. I really like the look of OD Green but I've always been a stainless guy. Anyone have any pointers on either? I'm also wondering about what to go with for sights. I was set on getting adjustable at first but I've noticed that a lot of the 1911 models have the Novak Tritium Night Sights. What should I go with and why? Here's the two I'm eyeballing right now.... I like the look of this one the best but not sure about the sights and the durability of the OD finish. http://www.springfield-armory.com/im...105MLLarge.jpg http://www.springfield-armory.com/im...9132LLarge.jpg __________________ --> Last edited by gbeggrow; 01-13-2005 at 11:25 AM.. Reason: adding pics

01-13-2005, 03:37 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: Question on sights and finish???? Both are great 1911's but I think this will be your personal choice. Some pistolsmiths will not build a 1911 with a stainless frame and slide. The reason stated is the pistol will not hold an accuracy job for very long. I personally don't know if this is true or not. The OD green is a newer finish on 1911's so it has more appeal. If you plan on doing target shooting with alot of different ammo, by all means, go with adj sights.

01-13-2005, 06:53 PM	#3
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Question on sights and finish???? If you are going to do a lot of shoting, the SS will require more cleaning to keep it looking nice , and fewer shots to make it look filthy. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3