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[Matthew C]

Looking for a 1911 front sight I do not know much about how these sights get installed but if anyone has an extra I would be willing to buy off you,it is A colt mk 4 series 70s if that helps

 

[NV1911NUT]

The sight is very affordable, usually under $20 on Brownells or Harrison Design. There are two widths, .175 or .195, from the picture, you appear to have the narrower .175 and you need a staking tool, a small curved file, a little emery cloth and some cold bluing solution to do it right.

 

[Matthew C]

Thank you I will take a look

 

[Luis Lopez]

They have them on ebay also and they start at around $12 depending on the size

 

[MAC702]

...you need a staking tool...

This. It is very difficult to install these securely without the correct staking tool.

Brownells has a very good one, but there are probably cheaper ones out there that aren't designed to last forever: https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-stakers/1911-front-sight-staker-prod916.aspx

 

[Matthew C]

I was hoping to pick up a sight locally and let a shop install it,but I will probably leave this open for a little bit and see what comes up,I appreciate the information

 

[NV1911NUT]

I have moved twice since I did the last one, but I have one here somewhere... if I find it, you are welcome to borrow it... I just haven't done much custom work lately.

 

[MAC702]

Call a small local shop like The Gun Butler. Most of the time, they probably have these types of sights in stock, ready to quickly and properly install on your pistol.