Chuck D Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I have a Glock that I want to use in SSP Division. I've read the rulebook but I want to be absolutely sure so forgive the question if it seems stupid. Can I lo-mount a Bomar type sight (required milling of the slide to install the sight) and still be SSP legal ? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 That is an external modification=> ESP gun. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 1. Externally visible modifications other than grips or sights. That's the confusing part. Straight from the current rulebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I agree with Ted. Most aftermarket sights are installed using the existing dovetails or mounting locations. In which case it is JUST a sight change. If you machine the slide so that the sights will fit, you have done a lot more than just change a part that can be easily changed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I have to agree with Ted as well. It could also be considered slide lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 SSP PERMITTED Modifications (Inclusive list): 1. Sights may be changed to another conventional notch and post type You guys are reading stuff that is not there. There is nothing that says you cannot cut the appropriate dovetail for a diffent brand of sight. There is no requirement that the sights can be changed BACK to the original type. But, considering that normally levelheaded posters have presented a restrictive position, best contact HQ and get the official policy before cutting metal. Me? If I were writing the rule, a change in sights would not be allowed at all for STOCK Service Pistol, but it is, so change them however you like as long as no apertures or lenses are involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Yeah, could go either way. Koski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Seems like a lot of work and expense given the multiplcity of front sight sight heights available out there to zero a Glock with fixed sights. I have been told, BTW, by numerous pistolsmiths that they really hate milling on Glock slides because the Tenifer finish just absolutely eats up cutting tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm not doing the work...and I have the money so... Besides, I like adjustable sights and after 25 plus years of Bomar type sights on 1911/2011's, that's what I want. I sent an e-mail to IDPA HQ, we'll see what the response is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_r76 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Why not. Nobody would bat an eye at a 1911 with a low-mount Bomar, and the ESP and CDP rules concerning sights are exactly the same as SSP. -Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Seems like a lot of work and expense given the multiplcity of front sight sight heights available out there to zero a Glock with fixed sights. I have been told, BTW, by numerous pistolsmiths that they really hate milling on Glock slides because the Tenifer finish just absolutely eats up cutting tools. I use an old cutter to hog out the material and then switch to a sharp cutter and I've never had an issue. It's only the first few thousandths that are hardened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I run bomars on my 19/2011 style pistols and use Dawsons adjustables on glocks, seemless transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Nobody would bat an eye at a 1911 with a low-mount Bomar, and the ESP and CDP rules concerning sights are exactly the same as SSP. It is the rules conserning no external mods in SSP that makes it a thumbs down not the sight itself. If you milled a bomar so it would fit the glock dovetail you would be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I use an old cutter to hog out the material and then switch to a sharp cutter and I've never had an issue. That's a smart way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 I no more than 2 minutes ago heard from Rob Ray at IDPA HQ. He has forward my question to "Bill" and is awaiting a yes or no answer. Stay tuned.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 still haven't heard anything but this may be the answer... Champion sights. Made to fit the factory dovetail. No slide modifications needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Looks like it would be considerably higher profile than a set of milled-in Bo-Mars, and require a very tall front sight. Would it offer any advantage over the other no-pistolsmithing Glock adjustable sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 ... still haven't received an answer regarding whether I can mill in a set of BoMars or not. I just installed a set of Heinie Slant Pros. Didn't want to wait any longer for an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDPMatt Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Really Ryan, slide lightening.... It's a sight change, plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Really Ryan, slide lightening.... It's a sight change, plain and simple. i'd say changing the sights would be legal....as long as it didn't have a chrome trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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