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BlackKnight
02-05-2014, 12:18 PM
Talking about parts, maybe you guys can help me. I remember asking in the other forum, but don't recall if I did here.
I have a Colt Government Series 70 1911. Somehow the front sight sheered off. I want to replace it but can't find the OEM part anywhere. It's a blade style. Does anyone know where I can find one? Or does anyone have one they're willing to sell or trade for something?
Thanks.
NAMVET72
02-05-2014, 12:28 PM
Hey Tony contact Colt.

Clyde
BlackKnight
02-05-2014, 01:01 PM
Hey Tony contact Colt.

Clyde
I checked their website and they're out of stock. The problem I'm also having that they're all like the picture below. I don't recall the sight being like that, but more of a half moon. Am I right or is my recollection flawed?


http://www.coltsmfg.com/Portals/0/productimages/78_0865e.jpg
milkmanjoe
02-05-2014, 01:31 PM
I checked their website and they're out of stock. The problem I'm also having that they're all like the picture below. I don't recall the sight being like that, but more of a half moon. Am I right or is my recollection flawed?


http://www.coltsmfg.com/Portals/0/productimages/78_0865e.jpg

You can look on the Springfield 1911 forums on ar15.com. The older Springers had the Colt front site, before the lawsuit. I think Midway was selling those staked sights.
BlackKnight
02-05-2014, 01:56 PM
Found it.
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/front-sights/1911-reproduction-front-sights-prod58026.aspx
milkmanjoe
02-05-2014, 03:05 PM
Found it.
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/front-sights/1911-reproduction-front-sights-prod58026.aspx

yup, meant Brownells...nailed it!:D
There is a tool for compressing the stake under the slide without pounding it. Dave probly knows how it works, maybe a better way. I know alot of guys bust tritium vials trying to pound the stake to hold in place.
Pawpaw
02-05-2014, 04:23 PM
I had a friend, who is a budding gunsmith, replace the tiny little GI sights on my RIA compact a few years ago.

It had the narrow tenon, so I ordered these Trijicon sights. (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/357574/trijicon-night-sight-set-1911-stake-on-narrow-tenon-front-and-standard-gi-rear-cut-steel-matte-3-dot-tritium-green)

I also ordered this staking tool (http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/sight-stakers/1911-auto-front-sight-staker-prod916.aspx) and night sight mounting fixture. (http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/sight-tools/1911-auto-night-sight-mounting-fixture-prod23363.aspx?psize=96&avs|Make_3=1911) In return for doing the work, I let him keep the tools.
ColMike
02-05-2014, 06:21 PM
I like the XS 'dot the I" system for my 1911s
BlackKnight
02-05-2014, 07:03 PM
The Colt was my first handgun and first 1911, thus I want to keep it stock.
flphotog
02-17-2015, 04:24 PM
The last time I had to stake a sight I finally sent the slide out to have a dovetail milled. That sure cured my headache.
milkmanjoe
02-17-2015, 07:53 PM
The last time I had to stake a sight I finally sent the slide out to have a dovetail milled. That sure cured my headache.

That's the way to go.....gonna get an old Springer done up at Okeechobee. Then re-park it and its good for another thirty years.