kcobean Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I am the lucky winner of the raffle gun donated by Greeley Custom Projectile Delivery Systems out of Marshall, VA to support Area 8 Juniors (Thank you Kevin Greeley!) It's a Caspian Arms double-stack 1911 in .38 Super. I've been shooting an XDm-40 in Limited Major, but this gun is so beautiful that I just have to give it a try in Limited Minor. I was curious what the Limited folks who are shooting 1911 platforms are using for sights on these guns. It currently has an adjustable rear sight with a square notch and a standard black front sight post. I've been doing a ton of dry fire with it and I find that it's hard for me to acquire the front sight as I'm pushing out from my draw stroke. Is there a good FO front sight for these guns? Any input greatly appreciated. I'm so excited to get this gun out and shoot it. It's the 6th 1911 I've owned and BY FAR the nicest. I may just want to tweak it a little to help me use it effectively. Thanks. Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllrooster Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I think a lot of folks here, including myself are running dawson FO up front. Good look with the pistol and if your gonna shoot minor make sure and get those A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 It sounds like you've got a Bomar style rear. I prefer the black front sight like you currently have. Post pictures of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDunn Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 another vote for a dawson front. i have one on 2 of my pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Get a Dawson, keep the rear or get one you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1guess Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Sorry computer problems Edited September 29, 2011 by n1guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1guess Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Another vote here for a Dawson front fo sight and keeping your rear sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Shoot it enough to make sure the height of the front sight is correct, then change it to a Fiber optic. I like the Brazos FO front the best. They are a little longer and that helps the glow. When you have time, please put some pics of your new Caspian. Edited September 29, 2011 by z40acp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) another nod to the Dawson FO front sight. Edited October 3, 2011 by Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anilson Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 dawson, caspian, and brazos all make nice front sights, leave the rear unless you need a reason to change it. When i have a rear sight that needs to be changed i replace it with a tripp K-1. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 When i have a rear sight that needs to be changed i replace it with a tripp K-1. A +1 for the Tripp. Pricey, but worth it. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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