Springfield mil spec. Need 3 dot sight! > 1911 Discussions

Posted: 12/22/2009 5:09:44 PM EDT

I have a springer WWII spec 1911. The sights are mil spec, I want to put a nice set of 3 dot target sights. Any recommendations? Are there any with the current cuts? I don't want the gunsmith to have to do additional cuts to the gun to save installation costs.

Thanks

Posted: 12/22/2009 5:45:34 PM EDT

[#1]

Forgot it's a GI spec. Plain ol iron sights. I had the trigger reworked to 2.5lb. It's great, but I'd like to put a nice 3 dot sight on it. Any good brands?

Posted: 12/22/2009 10:10:36 PM EDT

[#2]

You could call Springfield and get their Mil Spec sights pretty cheap. They're 3 dot and a little larger than your current GI sights. I'm thinking of doing the same thing for mine.

Posted: 12/23/2009 6:39:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I have a springer WWII spec 1911. The sights are mil spec, I want to put a nice set of 3 dot target sights. Any recommendations? Are there any with the current cuts? I don't want the gunsmith to have to do additional cuts to the gun to save installation costs.

Thanks

...then the 3 dots from SA wont fit your requirements...the front sight tang is larger than the issue.....youre thinking about this with a false economy...send it to SA let them do it for a nominal cost and be done.....

Posted: 12/23/2009 7:54:42 AM EDT

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Quoted:

You could call Springfield and get their Mil Spec sights pretty cheap. They're 3 dot and a little larger than your current GI sights. I'm thinking of doing the same thing for mine.

Will the MilSpec sights fit in the cuts on their GI model?

Posted: 12/23/2009 9:33:53 AM EDT

[#5]

Send it to Springfield? Hmmmm...what their typical turn around time? I could handle a month.

Posted: 12/23/2009 9:54:45 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You could call Springfield and get their Mil Spec sights pretty cheap. They're 3 dot and a little larger than your current GI sights. I'm thinking of doing the same thing for mine.

Will the MilSpec sights fit in the cuts on their GI model?

the rear will ..the front needs to be relieved and restaked...read my first reply

Posted: 12/23/2009 9:55:43 AM EDT

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Send it to Springfield? Hmmmm...what their typical turn around time? I could handle a month.

depends...for that job prbably less than 2 weeks...call Meghan in the repair dept.....

Posted: 12/23/2009 12:37:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Are these prices correct? Hmmm....does nickel finishes scratch easily?

http://www.scribd.com/mobile/documents/21783232/download?commit=Download+Now

Posted: 12/23/2009 5:59:11 PM EDT

[#9]

Check out the 10-8 NM rear sight and maybe a Novak tritium front.

Posted: 12/23/2009 10:33:48 PM EDT

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Check out the 10-8 NM rear sight and maybe a Novak tritium front.

I checked out the 10-8 sights but I want a 3 dot sight. I might send it to springfield and let them tinker with it.

Posted: 12/29/2009 9:51:38 AM EDT

[#11]

I spoke with Springfield and they said it would cost $65. Turn around time is 2-4 weeks. Sending it tomorrow!

Posted: 12/29/2009 10:23:30 AM EDT

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I spoke with Springfield and they said it would cost $65. Turn around time is 2-4 weeks. Sending it tomorrow!

You might since you are sending it to them have them cut dovetails on it. Then you can throw Novak cut sights on it. Plus the novak dovetail front side stays on better then the staked.

Posted: 12/29/2009 10:49:06 AM EDT

[#13]

Call Novak or Springfield and have the Novak sights installed of you do it right once you will save money down the road. Novak cuts will ned to be made in the slide and then you are good to go. I got the Triji night sights on mine.

Posted: 12/29/2009 2:00:09 PM EDT

[#14]

I bet you get it back faster than that unless the Holiday slows it up...Springfield is reported to have excellent customer service...
Bill

Posted: 12/29/2009 9:08:38 PM EDT

[#15]

Novak cut? Are they more complex cuts? I don't have $200 for all this. What's the benefit for novak cut compared to what I want? Is it a necessary bell and whistle?

Posted: 12/30/2009 4:53:06 AM EDT

[#16]

the Novak cut just allows you to put in Novak sights...you will be just fine with your choice...Springfield will set you up nicely...

Your getting the Mil Spec higher profile blade type sights installed???...Novak is just a maker of popular sights that are dovetailed into your slide (after the dovetails are cut)...

Bill

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