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    Staked front sight flew off, now what?

    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?

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    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.

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    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.

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    Dove tail cut time.
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    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.
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    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.

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    if you are going to keep it original and get a replacement staked sight.

    there is a technique from years past where you take a dremel round attachment and slightly bevel the inside of the stem hole....that way when you re-stake it flares out the sight stem for a better hold.

    make sure to clean and degrease. some type of adhesive or red loctite for additional insurance.

    Somewhere I have a Kings Gun Works staking tool. that is showing my age.

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    Last edited by RetroRevolver77; 12-18-18 at 17:45.

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    Heinie uses Novak dovetail dimensions. Novaks front sights are as good as any. They're 'overplayed' because they are very high quality sights and their dovetail cuts are industry standards.

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    It happens with staked sights.

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