New member lookin for some technical data

[h34choctaw]

Hello, I just traded a tricked out shotgun for a Metro Arms DLX 1911 and I love it. I want to upgrade the sights (prefer the Standard Dot XS Sights) and was hoping someone here would know the front and rear dovetail dimensions. Thanks

[dg12]

front and rear dovetail dimensions. Thanks

This is a Mil-Spec Government model, Novak sight dimensions. Some good reading:
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=72629&highlight=american+classic
These will fit:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=652983
http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37&products_id=212&zenid=46740d15b5f347bdff21e9415d337322

[h34choctaw]

Thanks, so I take it the DLX Goverment Model is a Novak cut in the front and rear?

[dg12]

Thanks, so I take it the DLX Goverment Model is a Novak cut in the front and rear?

Novak Cut .075" Depth .160" Height .118" front sight
Went to this site, look at the whole list of sights and applications:
http://www.championgunsights.com/products.asp?cat=27
Look for this verbage, "Designed to fit the popular Novak™ LoMount™ sight dovetail.