Are there drop in replacement sites for RIA?

[pigseye]

Are there drop in replacement sites for RIA? I'm really disappointed in the sites. heck I can barely see the front sight.

If drop ins aren't available what should I do? What are reasonably priced options?

Thanks

[mel1956]

Are there drop in replacement sites for RIA? I'm really disappointed in the sites. heck I can barely see the front sight.

If drop ins aren't available what should I do? What are reasonably priced options?

Thanks

I believe the front sight on the RIA has a narrow tennon similar to the old GI 1911 Govenment Model. I put a set of LPA adjustable sights on my gi slide (3 dot) and they work great. You should be able to order them thru brownell's. You'd have to have a gunsmith install them unless you know what you are doing.

Mel

[hueycrew]

I had my smith install some Kings Hardball three dot sights on my RIA 45. I think the sights were 35.00? from Brownells.

[pigseye]

Hi guys,
I appreciate the responses. I'll look for some sights at Brownells, but I have to say it is so confusing. THere are so many different types that it wil be tricky to ensure I purchased the correct set.

If you guys could provide part numbers that would really be helpful.

Thanks,
Pigseye

[pigseye]

Hey Guys,

Is this the part number that will work for my RIA?

487-104-003 - #104, Narrow Tenon

It's on this page at their website.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=7637

Thanks again,
Pigseye

[rudie8125]

How do you find out what size tenon your front sight is? Wait for it to fall out?

What if I don't have a Colt and the sight won't fall out during normal use? Hahahahahaha!

Seriously, how do you know?

[rudie8125]

I read in Pat Sweeney's book that this Chip Mccormick rear sight is a drop in replacement for a GI rear sight dovetail. Brownells confirms it. It looks pretty sweet, I think:

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5509&title=1911+AUTO+DROP-IN+FIXED+SIGHT

But I guess that doesn't solve pigseye's front sight problem. Good luck, piggy.

[mitchjoe]

pigseye:

Consider having a front dovtail cut. There's absolutely nothing wrong w/ a properly staked tenon-type sight, but having a 'smith mount a new sight either way costs about the same & especially with taller, heavier sights a dovetail is stronger.

You should pay between $25-40 for a front dovetail cut. Wilson's "Snag-Free" sights are a great deal (~$35) if yours is a Govt. or Cmdr. length pistol (Wilson part# 367D). The rear sight uses the existing dovetail.

So you can have a good set of sights & the work done for about $70-bucks.

mitchjoe