Choctaw Kid Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Looking to try some Wild Bunch this year, but need to change my staked front sight. Brownells is out of stock for the tool. Does anyone have one they want to sell? Thanks, Choctaw Kid Quote
Garrison Joe Posted January 6 Posted January 6 The most successful taller front sight installations on 1911s are made by milling the slide for a dovetail slot, and installing a front sight with dovetail base. Staking in a tall front sight is a VERY hard job to get solid enough that the sight will stay put. Been there, learned that the hard way. good luck, though, finding a staking tool. GJ 3 Quote
Garrison Joe Posted January 7 Posted January 7 For the staker, check Midway USA and Wilson Combat for possible tools in stock. Midway has the Strobel tool in stock, which is pretty good. good luck, GJ 1 Quote
Choctaw Kid Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 20 hours ago, Garrison Joe said: The most successful taller front sight installations on 1911s are made by milling the slide for a dovetail slot, and installing a front sight with dovetail base. Staking in a tall front sight is a VERY hard job to get solid enough that the sight will stay put. Been there, learned that the hard way. good luck, though, finding a staking tool. GJ Thanks for the heads up @Garrison Joe...but also dang. It's never as easy as one would hope I guess. Quote
Garrison Joe Posted January 8 Posted January 8 As they say, "it is what it is, not always what one hopes for" 1 Quote
Boggus Deal Posted Monday at 07:22 PM Posted Monday at 07:22 PM If you’re still wanting one. I think I have n extra. And since I’m not staking another one, it will be for sale. Dovetailed is the only way to go. 1 Quote
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