Springfield 1911 rear sight question - The Firearms Forum

hogger129 · 06-28-2011, 08:55 AM

I seemed to have misplaced the hex wrench for loosening up the screw for my rear sight and was wondering if anybody knew what size it is as I'll have to order another one.

For a Novak low-profile combat sight rear with the tritium inserts.

Shooter45 · 06-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Remove the slide and go to the nearest gunshop or hardware store. They will have the size you need.

Helix_FR · 06-28-2011, 10:54 PM

3/32 is the norm but honestly I haven't run across 2 springfields with the same. I believe some are metric depending on the bin they pulled the screws from

06-28-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
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06-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: Springfield 1911 rear sight question Remove the slide and go to the nearest gunshop or hardware store. They will have the size you need.

06-28-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,628	Re: Springfield 1911 rear sight question 3/32 is the norm but honestly I haven't run across 2 springfields with the same. I believe some are metric depending on the bin they pulled the screws from __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com