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 got a new 1911 today
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08/05/11 12:41 AM
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a springfield 1911 a1 mil spec. already has a wilson beavertail and wilson commander hammer. I want to put night sights on but I cant find out what size stake the front is any gunsmiths care to chime in with info 
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Re: got a new 1911 today
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08/05/11 01:35 AM
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Sure. The bastiges use a "medium-tenon" front sight that is .082", which is about .018" narrower than a wide-tenon sight.
So, the night sight options are get a wide-tenon sight and narrow it to fit or cut a dovetail.
Note: staking a front sight with a tritium vial absolutely needs to have a skirted sight and use of a jig.
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Re: got a new 1911 today
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08/05/11 03:04 AM
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I planned on having a smith install it just wanted to know what to order online prices are always better thanks!
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Re: got a new 1911 today
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08/06/11 03:40 AM
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Sure. The bastiges use a "medium-tenon" front sight that is .082", which is about .018" narrower than a wide-tenon sight.
So, the night sight options are get a wide-tenon sight and narrow it to fit or cut a dovetail.
Note: staking a front sight with a tritium vial absolutely needs to have a skirted sight and use of a jig.
This raises a question to me: are there some 1911s that are easier to change out sights than others? Your answer above makes me think the Springfield may not have a standard sized dovetail, etc?
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Re: got a new 1911 today
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08/06/11 03:50 PM
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There is no standard size, really. There's just more common and less common.
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Re: got a new 1911 today
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08/06/11 03:57 PM
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Guns with dovetailed front sights are infinitely easier, and the sights are more secure.
Springfield uses a 60-degree .330" dovetail.
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