Sights for 70 repo.

[BLine]

I need advise from anyone that has the same 57 yr old eyes as me.I can not pick up target like I can on 3 white dot sights on my 80 series so I need to change.Can this be done without future problems{staying fixed} I am a shooter,not a Smith.Is this something that can be done by a good Smith,or do i need to send it to Colt,or is their someone who is specialized in sight changes.

Thanks

[doc45]

Hello, the first thing you might want to try is as simple as putting some nail polish in your favortie color on the sights using a toothpick. There is sight paint available as well. I actually use some of the sight paint in bright green on my front sight that has a tritium dot w/white ring. Easy to apply as well as remove if it doesn't work. For my almost 51 y.o. eyes that paint made a world of difference.

Now there are lots of aftermarket sights available, most if not all require some machining & hence refinishing of your slide. Some of the more popular in no particular order are Novak, Yost-Bonitz, Heinie-there are more, it's late & the old brain is ready to snooze. Do a little internet surfing to check these products out and see what you think.

Good luck. Hope that gives you a good start.

edited to correct poor spelling from posting while tired!

[OD*]

Any competent 'smith can do it.

Here's a few choices, or you can get the Series 80 sight from Colt (at least you use to be able too).


http://www.kingsgunworks.com/newcatalog/page02.html
101 thru 106 require no machining.

[BLine]

Thanks guys,
Saw sight paint at gun store but I was leary about using it.I think I will check into it more.If it does not do the job, I will take to a good Smith.

[daveohno]

I use white out on the front sight for my revolvers. I tried the sight paint and white out is brighter. I use the bottle with the sponge applicator and just brush it on the front sight post and I can see it better. I've also used it on my Government models. It's not permanent and is easily redone when it rubs off. As far as I can tell, it doesn't harm the blueing.

[wetidlerjr]

I need advise from anyone that has the same 57 yr old eyes as me.I can not pick up target like I can on 3 white dot sights on my 80 series so I need to change.Can this be done without future problems{staying fixed} I am a shooter,not a Smith.Is this something that can be done by a good Smith,or do i need to send it to Colt,or is their someone who is specialized in sight changes.

Thanks

King-Tappan
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