Add adjustable rear sight to SR1911 ??? - The Firearms Forum

jrprich · 06-07-2012, 05:43 PM

Is there an easy swap adjustable rear sight for the Ruger SR1911 out there?

Looking for one that does not require a gunsmith to install.

Thanks,
Jim

hogger129 · 06-07-2012, 06:31 PM

From what I understand, the Ruger SR1911 has a dovetail front and Novak-cut rear. So when purchasing an adjustable rear sight, you need to get one that is made for a Novak cut.

You will also need a sight pusher. There's a guy on here who makes them and they're pretty well-made and affordable.

JLA · 06-07-2012, 06:55 PM

Kensight makes a fully adjustable rear Novak replacement. I just put one on Jedwils Citadel compact 1911. I do recommend you use a sight pusher to remove the old sight install it. Too much can go wrong with a hammer and punch with these uber-tight dovetails

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hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Add adjustable rear sight to SR1911 ??? From what I understand, the Ruger SR1911 has a dovetail front and Novak-cut rear. So when purchasing an adjustable rear sight, you need to get one that is made for a Novak cut. You will also need a sight pusher. There's a guy on here who makes them and they're pretty well-made and affordable. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 06-07-2012 at 06:32 PM..

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JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Add adjustable rear sight to SR1911 ??? Kensight makes a fully adjustable rear Novak replacement. I just put one on Jedwils Citadel compact 1911. I do recommend you use a sight pusher to remove the old sight install it. Too much can go wrong with a hammer and punch with these uber-tight dovetails __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!