Staked front sight flew off, now what?

[Hulkstr8]

Hey guys,

I decided to go to the range and get some practice in. After 11 rounds of some Freedom Munitions 230 gr, I discovered the damned staked front sight broke and flew off. Some old timers I know said, "it happens," but I know it's not supposed to happen.

Anyway, what are my choices now? Should I just replace with a basic staked front sight; how much should that cost? Get a dovetail cut? What sight system to you all recommend?

[joedirt199]

Send the slide to novak and have them cut both front and back for novak cuts. Opens up your sight options tremendously. I think it was only $50 and some shipping to send them my slide. Turn aound was pretty quick.

[17K]

It does happen. A Colt staked front will usually come loose or off between 1-1.5K rounds. Count on it.

As said, you want a Novak front and rear or a Novak front and the stock rear. Harrison's Retro rear is very nice.

[markm]

Dove tail cut time.

[tn1911]

If you want to keep the traditional front sight look then order Brownells staking tool and whatever front sight you want.

If you decide to go with a dovetail cut, just understand that both front and rear will need to be changed.

[17K]

You don't have to change the rear. A Novak front the same height as stock will work just fine.

I like to use a stock 70 Series rear or a Harrison Retro rear with a Novak front for clean retro look.

[6mmAR15]

Send the slide to novak and have them cut both front and back for novak cuts. Opens up your sight options tremendously. I think it was only $50 and some shipping to send them my slide. Turn aound was pretty quick.

Been quite some time, but I have sent three slides to Novak for work, even talked to Wayne on one occasion, money well spent on all three...…...done right and fast too...……….