Rolex Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 My front sight brok off on sv limited gun. Purchased new one from sv. Need some help on the new install RE: file down the sight dovetail with file or emery paper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Dan Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I used a small file. Measure the sight and the dove tail with a set of calipers to give you an idea of how much material you will have to remove. SLOWLY remove material from the sight and measure/fit until you are good. There comes a point where I had to pass a stroke with the file, than fit/measure, repeat. It's not too difficult, but it is easy to ruin a sight if you aren't careful. Be careful not to remove too much material from the sight, as I did while fitting my first sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sometimes the dovetail on the slide, barrel, etc. isn't a sharp point in the inside corners. If the sight dovetail has sharp corners, you can have the triangle part the right size but it still won't go in. The first thing to do in fitting a dovetail is file off the sharp edges so you don't get a false reading as to how it fits in the slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Did it- just as informed works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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