HercPilot Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) About 20 years ago I had a SA 1911 turned into a carry gun by a well known smith. He made it accurate and reliable and it has given me many years of dutiful service. The only thing we differed on was my choice of sights. Since I was the customer he installed sights that he didn't care for. Now 20 years later I'm ready to put a new set of sights on the gun. He isn't still active in gunsmithing. Will any smiths work on guns that were previously modified? Which sights do I choose from the 100's that are now available? How should I proceed? Thanks, PS..The thumb safety was just replaced, the original blended and matched much better. Edited January 30, 2006 by HercPilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCK Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I would say alot of the "which sight" depends on what you want to use the gun for. For target shooting, most seem to prefer Bomars, for carry, I really like Novaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Looks like you've got enough metal there to mill it for a Novak, Heine or Bomar. My preference would be for the Heine. A good gunsmith with a milling machine should be able to take care of you without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 If you want to keep the same sight picture and in a fixed sight, go Heinie. If you want adjustable go Bomar. Good luck, DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercPilot Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I want to get something that will work at night. I've looked at all the sights I just don't know how to actually see some for real before I proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCK Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I want to get something that will work at night. I've looked at all the sights I just don't know how to actually see some for real before I proceed. Go to a few gunshops in your area and browes around a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Those sights are Millet. The rear is in the stock dovetail, so there is no problem with material for installing any thing you want. The front, if it is the Millet Dual Crimp is another matter. The Dual Crimp has 2 holes drilled through the slide, which means you either stay with the Dual Crimp, or have the holes Tig welded and a dovetail cut for another sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercPilot Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Thanks for all the replies. I think I have a plan: 1) Do some store visits and look at guns and sights. 2)Find a gunsmith who welds and mills new dovetails. 3)Shoot my gun with the new sights as much as possible. Doesn't sound too bad does it? Will it be tough to find a gunsmith that welds up holes and does this kind of work? Thanks, HercPilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 What part of Arizona are you in? You can try Frank Glenn in Glendale. Hi shop is Accuracy Unlimited. Web site is http://www.glenncustom.com/. Frank should be able to take care of this for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercPilot Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 I hadn't thought of Frank Glenn. I sent him an e-mail. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Once again thanks for all the replies. I really like this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercPilot Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Mr Glenn is very impressive. Looks like I found a winner. More later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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