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Hey guys, my old eyes hate the sights that come with the Springfield Custom or SA FBI …whatever you want to call it today. Love the gun, hate the sights. I just want the bold white sights. Nights sights with bold white circle. I only need the front sight, the most bold. You get it..
What are the best sights for such a gun? Also, any watch outs for buying 1911 night sites for this exact gun? what do I need to look for?
Any feedback or links are appreciated.
PB
I believe Dawson makes sight for Springfield's dovetail. They usually require a little fitting, but all of my night sights from them have been great.
ETA Just measure your front sight height so you can get the correct poa/poi.
For the Pro two things to check :
If the front dovetail is a Novak cut or Springfield cut.
Are you happy with your point of am and point of impact. You may want a different height front sight if they use the 6 o'clock hold.
Dawson and Harrison Design both sell Springfield front sights. Harrison also has the the Trijicon HD front for the Novak cut and the Yost gold line front sight.
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My eyes too are getting old. I put some XS Big Dot sights on my Springer. Front sight is night sight, plain rear. Took about 200rds to get used to them, but I have found them fast and combat accurate. Bulls eye would be a different matter....
Not your question, but I was having the same 'old eye' issue with my Pro a couple of years back. While at the SA shop at Camp Perry that summer, I had them replace just the stock front with a Dawson fiber optic. Made a huge difference and I'm very well pleased - FWIW.
I do love the front fiber optic sights a lot too. They are putting on some of their guns these days as well. I like that Lipseys gun for the $1500 range with them. Thank you Ranger !
But Im keeping this gun more traditional.
PB
The big dots are nice. I shot my buddys gun with those. I have considered just changing out the front on this gun with that sight. thanks for the feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by jstephens202
PB
Dawson makes a nice set.
The most bold white dot front sight with tritium is without a doubt a big dot. That being said, I would still go for a set of Dawson's. I just did on my Loaded IDPA rig. Novak .325 blacked out rear and Springfield cut .180 fiber front. That's POA/POI for a full sized 1911, just like a Glock, no gay hold unders. They look better and will give the gun a more cohesive look. You'll also shoot faster and more accurately- it's a win win.