Josh Biondi Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I got broken the screw that set the elevation in my rear sight..... how many of you guys get the same trouble and how you solved this particular trouble...??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 If its broken off below the frame it will have to be drilled and a screw extractor used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I solved it by having a gunsmith weld up the dovetail and recut the slide for a Heinie fixed sight. Solved it with the next gun by starting with fixed sights in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshooter Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 i broke mine last week! before the screw it was the pin at the front of the sight. I got a set of Bomar brand sites. they say those are best that you can get and last the longest! hopefully they will. Haha i shot the last 3 targets on that stage with the rear sight bouncing up and down. sure is hard to get a sight picture when ur sight moves up and down haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Before you start drilling, you may be able to use a sharp probe to turn the screw out. Putting Kroil or Liquid Wrench on the screw may help it turn more freely. I've never broken an elevation screw (knock on cheap, Chinese imported pot metal). I try to keep my adjustable sights set in the lower 1/2 to 1/3 of their travel. That will reduce cantilever stress on the screw. If you have a tall front sight, you can file it down and lower the rear sight a corresponding amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 I solved it by having a gunsmith weld up the dovetail and recut the slide for a Heinie fixed sight. Solved it with the next gun by starting with fixed sights in the first place. Me too have think to use a fixed rear sight but here (Italy) its too difficult to find a gunsmith able to recut the slide......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 i broke mine last week! before the screw it was the pin at the front of the sight. I got a set of Bomar brand sites. they say those are best that you can get and last the longest! hopefully they will. Haha i shot the last 3 targets on that stage with the rear sight bouncing up and down. sure is hard to get a sight picture when ur sight moves up and down haha.. Of course..........!!!!!!! i can undestand what feeling gives to shoot with the sight moving up and down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Before you start drilling, you may be able to use a sharp probe to turn the screw out. Putting Kroil or Liquid Wrench on the screw may help it turn more freely. I've never broken an elevation screw (knock on cheap, Chinese imported pot metal). I try to keep my adjustable sights set in the lower 1/2 to 1/3 of their travel. That will reduce cantilever stress on the screw. If you have a tall front sight, you can file it down and lower the rear sight a corresponding amount. I have unscrew the screw from the frame...... with a lot of perspiration and curses!!!!!!! Your solution is good way but I have a DP front sight .180" and i dont wanna to file the sight down....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 You might see if Brazos has a shorter sight that will work. Also, you might consider replacing the spring underneath the leaf or trying to double it up. If the spring's weak, it could allow the blade to bounce against the screw during recoil and hammer it until it breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I know that Dawson makes different height for their front sights. There are some for adjustable rear sights and some for fixed rear sights. Check out Dawson's page, maybe you'll find what you're looking for. Dawson front sights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 You might see if Brazos has a shorter sight that will work. Also, you might consider replacing the spring underneath the leaf or trying to double it up. If the spring's weak, it could allow the blade to bounce against the screw during recoil and hammer it until it breaks. Thanks for the input..... but the spring is ok also if I was thinking to solder the sight after I set it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 I know that Dawson makes different height for their front sights. There are some for adjustable rear sights and some for fixed rear sights. Check out Dawson's page, maybe you'll find what you're looking for. Dawson front sights Thanks Julien, but the point is not to change the front sight but find a rear sight that fit the original slide cut..... Who knows if Novak fits in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 My mistake, I thought you would change for a smaller front sight while screwing your rear sight to the bottom to avoid the problem of a too high rear sight. A Bomar will fit perfectly in lieu of the original STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) A Bomar will fit perfectly in lieu of the original STI. Ok...stupid question time. I've got a STI Edge and assuming the site falls appart some day and I want to replace it with a Bomar....I presume I get a BMCS...and everything lines up as in literally drops in? Edited September 22, 2007 by SteveZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It will be the same cut as the STI, but like almost any sight you get, no matter fixed or adjustable, there usually is some fitting (ie filing) to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Yeah mine broke on the 2nd to last stage I shot at the 2006 NC Sectional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 After mine broke, I went with a Bomar. For a quick fix. I used some kroil, and turned the old screw out. I placed a #60 rubber washer under the screw, (i had an extra STI screw) and didn't have any problems. You may have to thin the rubber washer a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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