twister Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I just bought a full size Dan Wesson 1911 with a fixed rear sight, and would like to replace them with some type of adjustable sight. Any suggestions on what will fit the cut that's already there? thanks for your help on this,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belus Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I'm guessing it's a Novak cut, but measure it just to be sure. If that's the case there are a good number of companies that make adjustable replacements, e.g. Dawson, Warren, Novak themselves, LPA, etc. I prefer fixed sights and maybe buying a replacement if necessary once I find a load, but to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Why ? fixed are better.. as once you zero adjustables you tend to never mess with them again till they break. You might have to change your front to zero though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'll have a kensight adjustable novak available for sale after my fixed set gets here from Dawson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Probably the best deal going if they ever come back in stock. SA Novak adj Put one on the 1911 I built, only complaint I have is I think I'd like a deeper notch. Can't really speak to durability yet, should be comparable to any other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Dawson precision’s website show their sights by manufacturer, I’d start there, also you may have to get a higher front sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Couple of Smiths on another Forum posted that they have been working with Kensight's owner to produce a "No Mar" Bomar style sight that includes a base that will fit existing dovetails; and along with some minor machine work will be bedded in the top of the slide. As one who despises fixed sights on a range or competition gun, this is very exciting news IMO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanks for all the replies. HOGRIDER, could you tell me where to find these sights, or which website you saw these on? Thanks, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, twister said: Thanks for all the replies. HOGRIDER, could you tell me where to find these sights, or which website you saw these on? Thanks, Dave. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/introducing-the-nomar-rear-sight.72805/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Kensight have quite a few adjustable sights that fit the Novak cut. https://stores.kensight.com/novak-dovetail/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 In this instance, it's a Bomar style sight that adapts to Novak, etc dove tails while still allowing a "buried" factory look..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 HOGRIDER, I like the looks of those sights alot. Are they available to everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 twister: At this point, the forum posts are all that I've seen............ Neither KGB or Bunker has any info on their websites yet...... I'm old school and have always preferred the Bomar style sights; and if this pans out, we'll have the option of replacing fixed sights without major repairs of existing dovetails/slides to convert to that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 I had a gunsmith who made a rear sight for my Valor, did the sight for $150 installed, but he doesn't want to make anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, twister said: I had a gunsmith who made a rear sight for my Valor, did the sight for $150 installed, but he doesn't want to make anymore. And I can understand why............... It appears that Brandon Bunker has become very well versed with his CNC Mill! I want one. NOW!! Which gunsmith do we harass for these? You? Bunker? KGB's reply: Bunker if you want the part to self install, me if you wish to have it installed for you, naturally machining is required The way I'm reading this is BB will be manufacturing the dovetail specific plates for gunsmith/machinist install of customer's choosing. Or send the slide to KGB, for machining/installation if desired. And if it's not patented and/or proprietary design, I feel confident others will jump on this very desirable option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 8 hours ago, HOGRIDER said: And I can understand why............... It appears that Brandon Bunker has become very well versed with his CNC Mill! KGB's reply: The way I'm reading this is BB will be manufacturing the dovetail specific plates for gunsmith/machinist install of customer's choosing. Or send the slide to KGB, for machining/installation if desired. And if it's not patented and/or proprietary design, I feel confident others will jump on this very desirable option! I developed this modification over 14 years ago, I did quite a few over the years, but it really didn't take off in the numbers I had hoped. I made the mistake of not patenting before I started selling them. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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