1911 front sight tool
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gunsmith86
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Acadiana Gunworks in Scott has the tools to do it. It's not an easy job to perform flawlessly (aesthetics wise). Masking tape should be used liberally to protect the finish.
Thanks for the reply. I did call them yesterday and the lady who anwsered phone quoted me $50.00-$100.00. I was hoping $25.00-$50.00, which is the tool price.
I have done some research on how to do this with the tape and all. We will see. I also want it to look nice. Not saying I would not try to do a good job or anything.
I have done some research on how to do this with the tape and all. We will see. I also want it to look nice. Not saying I would not try to do a good job or anything.
gunsmith86
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I know what you mean. What type of sight do you want to install? Tritium?
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lol.....some forums are advanced enough to allow you to @ people. I forget we're in the stone age over here.You've been spending #toomuchtime on #instagram @Chris
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gunsmith86
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#Lol @ya'll.
Ares, the images I found show that front sight as flat-sided, so you're spot on that a tenon staker should be the only special tool you'll need. Williams was smart leaving the top plane flat, as the biggest risk installing a stake-on fiber optic sight is crushing the top parts that hold the rod. If you found good instructions for a normal stake installation, the same steps should apply. I recommend hardwood with a leather strip directly underneath your front sight while the slide is held upside-down. The angle of support (flat relative to top plane of sight) is critical. I've found the best vice is a spare set of gloved hands, but you can do it alone if you setup carefully and adjust for any shifting during the staking. Definitely use much masking tape if you elect to use a (rubber) padded vice. I use the Brownells staker.
Ares, the images I found show that front sight as flat-sided, so you're spot on that a tenon staker should be the only special tool you'll need. Williams was smart leaving the top plane flat, as the biggest risk installing a stake-on fiber optic sight is crushing the top parts that hold the rod. If you found good instructions for a normal stake installation, the same steps should apply. I recommend hardwood with a leather strip directly underneath your front sight while the slide is held upside-down. The angle of support (flat relative to top plane of sight) is critical. I've found the best vice is a spare set of gloved hands, but you can do it alone if you setup carefully and adjust for any shifting during the staking. Definitely use much masking tape if you elect to use a (rubber) padded vice. I use the Brownells staker.
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