Springfield 1911 GI Sights Rec.

[BlayGlock]

Got a new Springfield GI that I really like. However, I do want to replace the sights for it. These are the classic small GI sights that are somewhat hard to see. This is not a carry gun, so night sights are not necessary. I would not like to have to have the any major slide work done if possible.

Any recommendations?

 

[mljdeckard]

Would you clarify why night sights are necessary if it is NOT a carry gun, or did you leave a 'not' out of that sentence?

 

[BlayGlock]

Thanks, I meant to say they are not necessary. I did indeed leave out the not and have fixed it.

 

[Pappy109]

Got a new Springfield GI that I really like. However, I do want to replace the sights for it. These are the classic small GI sights that are somewhat hard to see. This is not a carry gun, so night sights are not necessary. I would not like to have to have the any major slide work done if possible.

Any recommendations?

To mount any type of aftermarket sights on that Springer G I clone you are going to have the slide cut for them. At minimum a Novak dove tail in the rear and the front sight is staked on and needs to removed and a machine cut as well on the front.

I would say you are looking at a couple hundred bucks with the new sights!

 

[LancerMW]

just buy a mil spec, almost exactly like the GI cept with better sights

 

[12131]

just buy a mil spec, almost exactly like the GI cept with better sights

That doesn't help now, does it? He just got the GI model.

 

[silversport]

I believe Springfield (for a fee) can add the Mil Spec higher profile sights to your GI...
Bill

 

[BlayGlock]

Ill look into that Bill. I really like this gun, the only other thing I will do to it is but a beavertail on it and it'll be good to go.

 

[JTQ]

Take a look at Harrison Custom "retro" rear with a gold bead front sight.

http://www.harrisoncustom.com/Services.aspx

 

[MICHAEL T]

Have Springfield do sights and beavertail at same time. Beaver tail requires a new hammer or a bobb job Springer will do it right.

 

[LancerMW]

sorry read it wrong, thought you wanted a GI

 

[skipsan]

Millett, 10-8, Novak and probably others make sights compatible with the g.i. dovetail. Brownells carries all of those. I think Springfield will sell you the Mil-Spec sights for about $30, if memory is correct, or will install same on your slide for a bit more.

 

[BlayGlock]

I contacted Springfield today about thier crappy grips screws and while I had them on the phone I asked about the Mil-Spec sights. They are $20. They went ahead and sent me a free set of sights with the replacement grip screws! I have a buddy who does nice custom 1911 work and he agreed to help me install them. It looks like this is gonna be a cheap fix (fingers crossed).

 

[MICHAEL T]

It looks like this is gonna be a cheap fix

Nothing on a pistol is a cheap fix Mr Murphy is waiting

 

[Magnumite]

I believe inexpensive was the term he meant. Fixes do not need be expensive to be good.

The installation with be the deciding factor.

OP, good luck with your new sights. I know you'll appreciate the improved sight picture.

 

[CWL]

Give the staked-on front sight a try first.

Have a gunsmith install your new Springfield stake-mount sight, and only if it shoots loose (which is not uncommon for staked-on larger sights) then have your gunsmith cut a dovetail and put a sturdier sight in.

 

[Magnumite]

If the gunsmith bevels the inside of the tenon hole inside the slide before staking the sight, it should never work loose. Using this method, I've never had a 1911 sight come loose on me.

 

[BlayGlock]

That is what he said he would do. He is a class act and knows his stuff. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[ECHOONE]

www.10 8 performance has what you want