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Mr.publicservant · 08-01-2007, 11:03 PM

i have the standard gi sight and i would like to upgrade to another site for as cheap as possible.

im not sure on the proper terms but i believe its called "tenon". i am wondering if i need a narrow or a wide tenon front sight. its a series 70 if it helps

tex45acp · 08-03-2007, 07:20 AM

Sir,

You are correct, the tenon size is critical. I had .the front sight replaced on my GI WWII Champion and if I remember correctly, mine had a "medium" tenon. The gunsmith took a wide tenon and filed it down to fit. I bought those replacement sights from King's. It was a three dot system.

tex

08-01-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
Mr.publicservant Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: california Posts: 7	front sight? i have the standard gi sight and i would like to upgrade to another site for as cheap as possible. im not sure on the proper terms but i believe its called "tenon". i am wondering if i need a narrow or a wide tenon front sight. its a series 70 if it helps __________________ mil-spec 1911-a1 glock 22 walther p99 -->

08-03-2007, 07:20 AM	#2
tex45acp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 190	Re: front sight? Sir, You are correct, the tenon size is critical. I had .the front sight replaced on my GI WWII Champion and if I remember correctly, mine had a "medium" tenon. The gunsmith took a wide tenon and filed it down to fit. I bought those replacement sights from King's. It was a three dot system. tex __________________ *The only thing needed for evil to exist......is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!*