Staked front sight flew off, now what?

[Hulkstr8]

Hey guys,

First of all, thanks for all the advice and recommendations. Is a dovetail front sight more desirable than a staked?

[17K]

It's a helluva lot tougher. The only reason to stay with a staked front is if you're going for a retro look.

[1986s4]

It's a helluva lot tougher. The only reason to stay with a staked front is if you're going for a retro look.

What he said.. One can get close to the retro look with the 10-8 National Match rear that fits the standard rear Colt dovetail. I have a Novak dovetail cut for my front with a Dawson fiber optic. The dovetail cut gives one options of height and style. Such as FO, tritium, gold bead, white dot, black, etc.

[1986s4]

It's a helluva lot tougher. The only reason to stay with a staked front is if you're going for a retro look.

What he said.. One can get close to the retro look with the 10-8 National Match rear that fits the standard rear Colt dovetail and a dovetail front cut. I have a Novak dovetail cut for my front with a Dawson fiber optic. The dovetail cut gives one options of height and style. Such as FO, tritium, gold bead, white dot, black, etc.

[RetroRevolver77]

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[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...……….