1911 front sight milling-Anyone have this done before?

[southernk9cop]

I've got a couple of 1911s that have original GI type sights that I'd like to upgrade. One is a Colt 1991-A1 and the other is a Frankenstein built with a Sistema frame with a WW1/WW2 era Colt slide. Neither has any collector value so I'm looking to tinker.

I've read that I can get replacement sights that will work with the original rear slide cuts and everything I've seen recommended milling the slide for a replacement front sight instead of going with a more modern but staked front sight.

Anyone have experience with this? Any advice?

 

[cajun 22]

Lloyd Landry. He did just what you want to a colt 1911 for me.

 

[audioshooter]

Lloyd is not setup to mill the dovetail. Jake Welch in BR can do it. He is a sponsor here and should be along in

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[Gman45acp]

Any machinists that has a mill should be able to do it. It will require the correct dovetail cutter for the sight which they may not have. You can search gunsmith dovetail cutters and find where to purchase one. They are around 30.00 if you know someone will a mill might be a cheaper way to get it done. The you can sell the used cutter on eBay for around 20