Replacing Commander front sight - The Firearms Forum

smlranger · 01-09-2012, 09:13 AM

The originial GI front sight on my 43 year old Colt Commander fell/broke off yesterday. This pistol has already had some 'custom' work done to it so I realize it will appreciate only so much if at all.

If I send it to Novak for thier low profile sights (will require machining the front of the slide for their sight), will I be committing some sort of 1911 sin?

Or, should I see if Colt can replace the original front sight? The previous owner had a Millet rear sight added.

Brass Tacks · 01-20-2012, 09:08 PM

me, I would retain the GI type sight. A competent gunsmith can install the sight and be good for another 40+ years

01-09-2012, 09:13 AM	#1
smlranger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Smith Mountain Lake in VA Posts: 113	Replacing Commander front sight The originial GI front sight on my 43 year old Colt Commander fell/broke off yesterday. This pistol has already had some 'custom' work done to it so I realize it will appreciate only so much if at all. If I send it to Novak for thier low profile sights (will require machining the front of the slide for their sight), will I be committing some sort of 1911 sin? Or, should I see if Colt can replace the original front sight? The previous owner had a Millet rear sight added. -->

01-20-2012, 09:08 PM	#2
Brass Tacks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 557	Re: Replacing Commander front sight me, I would retain the GI type sight. A competent gunsmith can install the sight and be good for another 40+ years __________________ The Second Amendment, America's Original Homeland Security I don't know how I got over the hill without ever getting to the top.