1911 Sights - The Firearms Forum

lonewolf204 · 07-08-2011, 02:13 PM

I have a few 1911s all but one has the three dot sights. The other one has the standard GI sights. I'm not liking the three dot set up and I shoot better with the GI set up, but thats not really what I like either. I would like to here some new ideas about 1911 sights and were I can find them. Thanks

The Duke · 07-08-2011, 05:03 PM

Id browse Midwayusa.com...that got a ton of sights for the 1911...Heres a link to a Midway page, if you like adjustables.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=652500

The Duke · 07-08-2011, 05:09 PM

This cuts right to the Midway 1911 rear sight pages...
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...806***16006***
You need to make sure you order the right size dovetail for you pistola and also that the front sight height is consistant with the rear sight...

Shooter45 · 07-08-2011, 05:17 PM

I prefer an adj rear sight so I can tune them for whatever ammo I'm shooting. My 1911's always shoot point of aim.

Brownells has a good selection.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0...ch=1911_sights

Helix_FR · 07-08-2011, 11:10 PM

What kind of 1911? Yes it makes a difference b/c adjustable rears are nice but depending on the dovetail you have it may not be a option. The best option I have seen is using a LPA (PSI) adjustable rear with a dawson precision front FO. Bomar style rears are better b/c they have more adjustment but you have to mill the slide to allow room for the sight. Most target shooters go with a FO front with a black blade rear but its all about preference.

Country101 · 07-08-2011, 11:40 PM

I like my meprolight night sights. It's dots, but the main part of the sight is black with a white ring around the tritium. Seems to be a good sight for day or night for me. I dont have much experience with many others, so I cant reccomend any more than that,

carver · 07-09-2011, 01:40 AM

Why not take a look at the Bomar Target sights?

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/servle...-Combat/Detail

PanhandlePop · 07-09-2011, 02:15 PM

I have a)one 3-dot, b)one adjustable black rear sight and FO front, and c)one fixed black rear sight and night sight front. Your choices depend on your gun and its purpose. The FO is really easy to pick up but not so good to carry. All around, c) suits me best. My eyes have seen enough years that I have to have something other than a black front sight! Find some to look at (in person) to aid in your decision.

07-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 784	1911 Sights I have a few 1911s all but one has the three dot sights. The other one has the standard GI sights. I'm not liking the three dot set up and I shoot better with the GI set up, but thats not really what I like either. I would like to here some new ideas about 1911 sights and were I can find them. Thanks __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak! -->

07-08-2011, 05:03 PM	#2
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	Re: 1911 Sights Id browse Midwayusa.com...that got a ton of sights for the 1911...Heres a link to a Midway page, if you like adjustables. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=652500 Last edited by The Duke; 07-08-2011 at 05:05 PM..

07-08-2011, 05:09 PM	#3
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	Re: 1911 Sights This cuts right to the Midway 1911 rear sight pages... http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Brow...806*16006* You need to make sure you order the right size dovetail for you pistola and also that the front sight height is consistant with the rear sight...

07-08-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,746	Re: 1911 Sights I prefer an adj rear sight so I can tune them for whatever ammo I'm shooting. My 1911's always shoot point of aim. Brownells has a good selection. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0...ch=1911_sights

07-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: 1911 Sights What kind of 1911? Yes it makes a difference b/c adjustable rears are nice but depending on the dovetail you have it may not be a option. The best option I have seen is using a LPA (PSI) adjustable rear with a dawson precision front FO. Bomar style rears are better b/c they have more adjustment but you have to mill the slide to allow room for the sight. Most target shooters go with a FO front with a black blade rear but its all about preference. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

07-08-2011, 11:40 PM	#6
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,026	Re: 1911 Sights I like my meprolight night sights. It's dots, but the main part of the sight is black with a white ring around the tritium. Seems to be a good sight for day or night for me. I dont have much experience with many others, so I cant reccomend any more than that, __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

07-09-2011, 01:40 AM	#7
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,221	Re: 1911 Sights Why not take a look at the Bomar Target sights? http://www.fusionfirearms.com/servle...-Combat/Detail __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

07-09-2011, 02:15 PM	#8
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: 1911 Sights I have a)one 3-dot, b)one adjustable black rear sight and FO front, and c)one fixed black rear sight and night sight front. Your choices depend on your gun and its purpose. The FO is really easy to pick up but not so good to carry. All around, c) suits me best. My eyes have seen enough years that I have to have something other than a black front sight! Find some to look at (in person) to aid in your decision.