lets see your sights - The Firearms Forum

Goneracin · 01-25-2010, 12:59 PM

Im looking to possible improve the sights on my 1911 Springfield GI. I was thinikng of a red fiberoptic front and a plain black rear. anyone have pictures of this type of setup? if not, let me see your custom sights, im still not 100% sure

NonPCnraRN · 01-25-2010, 01:51 PM

I have a SA Milspec and was thinking of using a Novak fiberoptic front sight and a Novak rear sight that has a round groove instead of a square notch. I am also considering a night sight front sight and wondering which would be more useful, it or the fiberoptic front sight under most shooting situations since this gun will be used for protection both inside and outside the home. With the advent of low wattage fluorescent lighting, the house is never totally dark unless there is a power outage. Like Goneracin, I too am interested in the experience of other 1911 owners.

Goneracin · 01-25-2010, 05:04 PM

thats almost exactly my thought. my pistol is a carry pistol that sees some range fun from time to time. a huge adjustable sight isnt exactly ideal for a carry pistol, but i would like a little better visability for a quick draw situation. thats why im thinking the black rear and front fiberoptic.

techoca · 01-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Goneracin,
these are the sights I put on my Springfield GI.

I prefer Novak night sights on my carry guns(all 1911s of course).

techoca · 01-26-2010, 03:18 PM

Low profile Novak night sights on my primary carry gun.

techoca · 01-26-2010, 03:22 PM

Novak night sights on Springfield.

I have since replaced the ambi safety with an Ed Brown safety. I don't like ambi safeties as I'm not a lefty.

techoca · 01-26-2010, 03:23 PM

Novak night sights on Sig Sauer GSR.

Slabsides · 01-26-2010, 05:54 PM

EGW FO front with Kensight adjustable Novak rear. I can upload some closeups if needed with current setup. (I changed both of them but they are still FO front, plain rear)

techoca · 01-26-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slabsides

EGW FO front with Kensight adjustable Novak rear. I can upload some closeups if needed with current setup. (I changed both of them but they are still FO front, plain rear)

Slabsides,

I would love to see them close up.

Good looking gun; is this the one you just recently built?

Goneracin · 01-27-2010, 06:07 PM

^^^ me too ^^^ that looks a lot like what i want

DCOhio · 01-28-2010, 01:43 PM

I just bought a Springfield TRP Stainless with the fixed ( Novak) trijicon night sights, but I would like to install the trijicon adjustable low profile sight that comes on the blue model with the acc. rail. I see Springfield has a fairly high custom shop fee to do this seemingly simple job and I'm wondering if anyone has bought this site, or a similar one , and replaced the fixed site. I think the trijicon night sights are VERY nice and would like to stay with the same sight that Springfield uses if I could find it elsewhere.
The front blades look the same on the fixed and the low profile adjustable?
D.

NonPCnraRN · 01-31-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DCOhio

I just bought a Springfield TRP Stainless with the fixed ( Novak) trijicon night sights, but I would like to install the trijicon adjustable low profile sight that comes on the blue model with the acc. rail. I see Springfield has a fairly high custom shop fee to do this seemingly simple job and I'm wondering if anyone has bought this site, or a similar one , and replaced the fixed site. I think the trijicon night sights are VERY nice and would like to stay with the same sight that Springfield uses if I could find it elsewhere.
The front blades look the same on the fixed and the low profile adjustable?
D.

Do the adjustable sight and fixed use the same cut in the slide? Or does the adjustable sight need more metal removed? Unless I am missing something, if the cuts are the same you should be able to drift the old one out and drift the new one into place.

TheGunClinger · 01-31-2010, 08:09 AM

DCOhio These the ones you are thinking about. Its not my actual gun but is the factory pic that is what I have.

techoca · 01-31-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

DCOhio These the ones you are thinking about. Its not my actual gun but is the factory pic that is what I have.

The adjustable sight on the TRP will not fit a Novak cut on the TRP with Novaks, however Springfield sells an adjustable sight that fits the Novak cut for $49.99. We put one on FlatheadGreg's at Christmas; looks good and works great.

TheGunClinger · 01-31-2010, 11:46 AM

A question.. The little pivot pin that is on the front of the rear sight keeps coming loose. I take a light plastic hammer and knock it back in place. Is there an easy fix to this problem without sending it back to Springfield?

techoca · 01-31-2010, 11:58 AM

TGC,
can you peen the pin without hindering it's function?

TheGunClinger · 01-31-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by techoca

TGC,
can you peen the pin without hindering it's function?

techoca, I don't know. I'm kinda afraid of messing it up. I was thinking of taking the pin out and trying a bit of Blue Lok-tite. I know that it is supposed to be a swivel point but it is already sighted in so it wouldnt have to move up or down. For now I just keep an eye on it and push it back in if it is coming out.

Shooter45 · 01-31-2010, 04:11 PM

I have replaced a few of those pins on Gold Cups as they have a habit of shooting loose. I have used new roll pins and even a correct diameter brass rod. Loc-tite will work but only apply to one end. (The last end to go in.)

TheGunClinger · 01-31-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooter45

I have replaced a few of those pins on Gold Cups as they have a habit of shooting loose. I have used new roll pins and even a correct diameter brass rod. Loc-tite will work but only apply to one end. (The last end to go in.)

That sounds like a good and easy fix. I will try it. Thanks Shooter45!
PS.. I'm still hoping that you will still share your "Poor mans trigger job" in spite of those who have different opinions. I value yours.

NonPCnraRN · 02-01-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGunClinger

That sounds like a good and easy fix. I will try it. Thanks Shooter45!
PS.. I'm still hoping that you will still share your "Poor mans trigger job" in spite of those who have different opinions. I value yours.

I believe I am guilty of the post that turned him off to providing the info. I stated that I had only heard of a poor mans trigger job by Jeff Quinn in relation to single action revolvers. I hadn't heard of one for the 1911 and would welcome any info, it just came out wrong when I typed it and I wound up inserting my foot in my mouth. Again I apologize for leaving the impression that there was no need for his information.

TheGunClinger · 02-01-2010, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NonPCnraRN

I believe I am guilty of the post that turned him off to providing the info. I stated that I had only heard of a poor mans trigger job by Jeff Quinn in relation to single action revolvers. I hadn't heard of one for the 1911 and would welcome any info, it just came out wrong when I typed it and I wound up inserting my foot in my mouth. Again I apologize for leaving the impression that there was no need for his information.

Stuff happens. I wouldnt worry about it. Sometimes it is hard to get across what your brain is thinking the way you are thinking and then type it. I think.

Bubblehead · 02-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techoca

Novak night sights on Springfield.

I have since replaced the ambi safety with an Ed Brown safety. I don't like ambi safeties as I'm not a lefty.

Even if you're not a natural lefty, you could become one if someone disables your right hand in a fight. IMO, ambi safeties are just another form of insurance.

John

techoca · 02-03-2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubblehead

Even if you're not a natural lefty, you could become one if someone disables your right hand in a fight. IMO, ambi safeties are just another form of insurance.

John

John,

that may very well happen; I can tell you for sure an ambi safety will bite your right index finger when you rack the slide. Not to mention the fact that they can fall apart during use.

I hate 'em.

But that's the beauty of 1911s; they are personal guns.

Bubblehead · 02-03-2010, 05:49 PM

Techoca,

Just grabbed my Kimber to see what you were talking about. I agree, it is possible to ding your finger on the safety but I don't grip the slide that way.

I guess somewhere along the line I was taught to keep my finger tips on the cocking serrations and it naturally keeps them out of harms way.

However now that you put that idea in my head, I'll probably screw up the next time I'm at the range and put a crease in my index finger.

01-25-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	lets see your sights Im looking to possible improve the sights on my 1911 Springfield GI. I was thinikng of a red fiberoptic front and a plain black rear. anyone have pictures of this type of setup? if not, let me see your custom sights, im still not 100% sure __________________ Long time Marine, Novice pistol shooter, First time 1911 owner and proud of it. Looking for advice and tips on it all. Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordian, you leave a lot of useless noisey bagage behind - Donald Rumsfeld -->

01-25-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
NonPCnraRN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 42	Re: lets see your sights I have a SA Milspec and was thinking of using a Novak fiberoptic front sight and a Novak rear sight that has a round groove instead of a square notch. I am also considering a night sight front sight and wondering which would be more useful, it or the fiberoptic front sight under most shooting situations since this gun will be used for protection both inside and outside the home. With the advent of low wattage fluorescent lighting, the house is never totally dark unless there is a power outage. Like Goneracin, I too am interested in the experience of other 1911 owners.

01-25-2010, 05:04 PM	#3
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	Re: lets see your sights thats almost exactly my thought. my pistol is a carry pistol that sees some range fun from time to time. a huge adjustable sight isnt exactly ideal for a carry pistol, but i would like a little better visability for a quick draw situation. thats why im thinking the black rear and front fiberoptic. __________________ Long time Marine, Novice pistol shooter, First time 1911 owner and proud of it. Looking for advice and tips on it all. Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordian, you leave a lot of useless noisey bagage behind - Donald Rumsfeld

01-26-2010, 03:14 PM	#4
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: lets see your sights Goneracin, these are the sights I put on my Springfield GI. I prefer Novak night sights on my carry guns(all 1911s of course). Attached Images __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper Last edited by techoca; 01-26-2010 at 03:16 PM..

01-26-2010, 03:18 PM	#5
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: lets see your sights Low profile Novak night sights on my primary carry gun. Attached Images __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

01-26-2010, 03:22 PM	#6
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: lets see your sights Novak night sights on Springfield. I have since replaced the ambi safety with an Ed Brown safety. I don't like ambi safeties as I'm not a lefty. Attached Images __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

01-26-2010, 03:23 PM	#7
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: lets see your sights Novak night sights on Sig Sauer GSR. Attached Images __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

01-26-2010, 05:54 PM	#8
Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 926	Re: lets see your sights EGW FO front with Kensight adjustable Novak rear. I can upload some closeups if needed with current setup. (I changed both of them but they are still FO front, plain rear) __________________ /l ,[____], l---L -OlllllllO- ()_)-()_)-o-)_) Last edited by Slabsides; 01-26-2010 at 05:55 PM..

01-27-2010, 06:07 PM	#10
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	Re: lets see your sights ^^^ me too ^^^ that looks a lot like what i want __________________ Long time Marine, Novice pistol shooter, First time 1911 owner and proud of it. Looking for advice and tips on it all. Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordian, you leave a lot of useless noisey bagage behind - Donald Rumsfeld

01-28-2010, 01:43 PM	#11
DCOhio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 23	Re: lets see your sights I just bought a Springfield TRP Stainless with the fixed ( Novak) trijicon night sights, but I would like to install the trijicon adjustable low profile sight that comes on the blue model with the acc. rail. I see Springfield has a fairly high custom shop fee to do this seemingly simple job and I'm wondering if anyone has bought this site, or a similar one , and replaced the fixed site. I think the trijicon night sights are VERY nice and would like to stay with the same sight that Springfield uses if I could find it elsewhere. The front blades look the same on the fixed and the low profile adjustable? D.

01-31-2010, 08:09 AM	#13
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,401	Re: lets see your sights DCOhio These the ones you are thinking about. Its not my actual gun but is the factory pic that is what I have. Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

01-31-2010, 11:46 AM	#15
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,401	Re: lets see your sights A question.. The little pivot pin that is on the front of the rear sight keeps coming loose. I take a light plastic hammer and knock it back in place. Is there an easy fix to this problem without sending it back to Springfield? Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

01-31-2010, 11:58 AM	#16
techoca V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 329	Re: lets see your sights TGC, can you peen the pin without hindering it's function? __________________ techoca "The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range." Col. Jeff Cooper

01-31-2010, 04:11 PM	#18
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: lets see your sights I have replaced a few of those pins on Gold Cups as they have a habit of shooting loose. I have used new roll pins and even a correct diameter brass rod. Loc-tite will work but only apply to one end. (The last end to go in.)

02-03-2010, 05:49 PM	#24
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Re: lets see your sights Techoca, Just grabbed my Kimber to see what you were talking about. I agree, it is possible to ding your finger on the safety but I don't grip the slide that way. I guess somewhere along the line I was taught to keep my finger tips on the cocking serrations and it naturally keeps them out of harms way. However now that you put that idea in my head, I'll probably screw up the next time I'm at the range and put a crease in my index finger. __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets.