Strick Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I just picked up a used Speingfield 1911 9mm. It seems to run pretty good but the front sight is loose. It is pinned through the blade into the slide and I want to replace it with a FO front since that is what I am used to. What are my options? To be honest I can't say I know the difference between all the different dovetails out there for the 1911's so I am not sure what I need to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 For a f/o on a Springfield order one from Dawson for the Springfield, SA uses a wider cut on the front sight than the rest. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I got this info right from Deb at the CUstom Shop. It is a .330x.075x60 degrees. The Dawson I purchased did not work in my Springfield and I had to use the one for Kimber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 The sight that is on there is not even locked into the dovetail. It moves up and down a little on the roll pin. Ahhhhhh, the joys of used gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 I got this info right from Deb at the CUstom Shop. It is a .330x.075x60 degrees. The Dawson I purchased did not work in my Springfield and I had to use the one for Kimber. For which Springfield? Mine is a Loaded 9mm with the Novak fixed rear sight. Also was yours pinned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztecdriver Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I used the springfield Dawson FO sight for the adjustable rear with my loaded SA. It was undersized so i had to beat up the rails a little bit, used some loctite and pressed it in. It's been working, but I would have preferred to stone off some material. If the Kimber sight is a better fit - i'd go for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My SA .45 has the EGW FO sight- fit like a glove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) can't remember which Dawson i used, but it's a good fit. Edited March 24, 2010 by Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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