nzfubz Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The problems I am having with the sights on my SVI go back a while, first being a custom front dovetail that is nowhere near a standard STI/SVI and even a little to big for a Kimber/Novak. Anyway I have now fitted a 0.175T Brazos and its in and solid. The main issue is the elevation in the rear sight. As you can see by the photos I have none left before the screw is dangerously close to last threads and therefore likely to fall out in a comp. I could also do with even more clicks....... Has anyone got any suggestions of a sight combo or other ideas on how I can get the rear sight down to a safe level giving me adjustment? I could get the 0.200T but I'm not sure it will make enough difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 you need a shorter sight , not taller. these 5 inch guns usually come with .180 as standard. using a .160 usually bring the rear sight down to a more acceptable level. you can get a .160 from dawson https://dawsonprecision.com/sti-fiber-optic-front-sights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfubz Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Cheers, I have ordered a .160T to try out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I had this issue with an older SV that I once owned as well. I went with as short a front sight as I could get and the rear was still pretty high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfubz Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, tha1000 said: I had this issue with an older SV that I once owned as well. I went with as short a front sight as I could get and the rear was still pretty high. Hmmm maybe I should have gone to the .150T at least the .160 will give me a few more threads in for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, nzfubz said: Hmmm maybe I should have gone to the .150T at least the .160 will give me a few more threads in for safety. It's been some years, but i want to say mine was a .14 or .15 front. I had no issues with fittiment. Dawson knew what dovetail to cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfubz Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, tha1000 said: It's been some years, but i want to say mine was a .14 or .15 front. I had no issues with fittiment. Dawson knew what dovetail to cut. Unfortunatlly Dawson don't ship to New Zealand so I'm limited to what Speedshooters or Brownells have in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 gross. sorry bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 SV ships overseas. Have you emailed them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzfubz Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, pjb45 said: SV ships overseas. Have you emailed them? Thanks for the suggestion I have sent them an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Yes, I would ditch the STI sights and go with factory SV. I never had an issue with mine, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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