SPS Pantera Front Sight

[allamericanbp]

Does anybody know off hand if the STI Dawson front sights will fit the Pantera? Front sight seemed to just break so I am trying to figure out a replacement strategy but want to make sure so I can go ahead and order 2 to keep a spare on hand. I figured it would because it is pretty much an STI clone but was just wondering. Dawson didn't give me a clear answer. Thanks in advance.

[mach1soldier]

No. It’s a . 330 dovetail on the front sight. Sti is around .260 or .270 

 

i  just ordered a novak front sight  for mine

 

 

[allamericanbp]

On 3/21/2019 at 9:04 PM, mach1soldier said:

No. It’s a . 330 dovetail on the front sight. Sti is around .260 or .270 

 

i  just ordered a novak front sight  for mine

 

 

Correct. I found it out the hard way. I took it to a local armorer and he helped me measure it and contact Dawson. 

[allamericanbp]

FYI. Replaced the front sight on my Pantera with a Dawson Precision. The stock sight seemed to have just broken in half. The front end snapped off. I have only put a few hundred rounds through the Pantera with the new sight and it broke off again. Is this something that is common on the 2011 platform or what? Pretty frustrating if i have to switch out front sights every few weeks. 

[allamericanbp]

Going to give a Brazos front sight a shot and see how it holds up. The Pantera is a great gun I just hope I can get this front sight thing nailed. Ill keep all posted. 

[Nic_USPSA_C]

SPS Pantera, is this a good gun for the money?

[allamericanbp]

On 5/22/2019 at 9:32 AM, Nic_USPSA_C said:

SPS Pantera, is this a good gun for the money?

Other than the front sight issue, it has ran awesome! Considering it's an entry level 2011. It's that or drop 3 or 4K on a custom gun. I have done a trigger job (triangle shooting sports), stippling job, wide safety, *thumb rest [generic]* and large mag button. I also added the manny dot which is awesome. If I stick it out in limited, I may eventually add a 9mm version just to have. Put I am debating switching to production next year so i guess well see. 

[shaheedm]

@allamericanbp Did your Dawson front sight hold up?

 

I have now had 3 SPS front sights all snap in the same place. 

 

Would like to go with a more quality component, but concerned that it might be the slide cut itself causing the problem.

 

Have you found out what the issue is?

 

Thanks

[allamericanbp]

On 11/12/2020 at 12:32 PM, shaheedm said:

@allamericanbp Did your Dawson front sight hold up?

 

I have now had 3 SPS front sights all snap in the same place. 

 

Would like to go with a more quality component, but concerned that it might be the slide cut itself causing the problem.

 

Have you found out what the issue is?

 

Thanks

Sorry for the long delay. I have been super busy at work with COVID and all this crap going on. To be honest, I had some other issues arise with the Pantera. Not their fault, I was shooting some duty ammunition and the shoe on the barrel ended up cracking and warping the slide. They actually just sent me a new replacement but I haven't shot it yet. It is still new in the box. I am going to use it for a backup Limited gun when I switch back over from Production. I do think that front sights sound like a common issue on the 2011 platform. I wouldn't think too much into it. I would just not shoot hotter ammunition.