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    Sight Fitment

    I recently purchased a M1991A1 Colt Commander and would like to replace the rear sight. I want a no machine replacement. Does anyone know the correct dimensions or the "style" to buy.

    Thanks in advance for your help...
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    I don't understand. What sight do you want? What's wrong with the existing sight?
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    http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/...ps197a5617.jpg
    This is what I have now. Just can't pick it up well enough
    in a low light situation. Was looking for a Novak style low
    profile sight like some of the newer imported 1911s come with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by noeleo View Post
    Was looking for a Novak style low
    profile sight like some of the newer imported 1911s come with.
    Then you really only have one option.
    http://www.novaksights.com/products/...ovwithout.html

    The dovetail carry sight on the left on this page will fit the standard GI dovetail which is what you currently have. You may have to do some minor fitting to the sight itself (dovetail dimensions can vary slightly). The newer 1911s all have a "Novak style" sight cut in them that requires milling of the slide for installation. (That would be the sight on the right in the page I linked). Hope that helps.
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    Well there is also this:
    https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/hd-003-retro-rear-sight

    It has the same size (including height) as the existing sight, but the notch is both wider and deeper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrettwc View Post
    Then you really only have one option.
    http://www.novaksights.com/products/...ovwithout.html

    The dovetail carry sight on the left on this page will fit the standard GI dovetail which is what you currently have. You may have to do some minor fitting to the sight itself (dovetail dimensions can vary slightly). The newer 1911s all have a "Novak style" sight cut in them that requires milling of the slide for installation. (That would be the sight on the right in the page I linked). Hope that helps.
    Thanks for the direction. Don't know why I didn't try Novak's site. Think I will order two of the DCR02. I also have a matching Government that could benefit from this addition.
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