1911 Sights

[Haemon]

So I've been buggin you folks for good advice on a 1911 -- and you delivered.

I'm interested in getting some bright, easy sights for competition. I love the bright optic yellow/greenish night sight dots on the HKs I've seen, but i haven't seen anyone else with these sights.

other than a trip to the eye doctor, where can I go to get a good sight for 1911 competition? No, I don't plan to carry this pistol.

 

[Black Majik]

What kinda competition you looking to do. IDPA, USPSA, or bullseye?

For run n' gun type of matches, I like a fiber optic up front, with a plain black serrated adjustable rear sight.

Bullseye should be black on black adjustable sights. Something providing a crisp sight picture.

 

[railroader]

I'm with Black Majik on his sight choices, black rear and fiber optic front. What kind of 1911 do you have and what kind of sights are on it already. I ask because on some guns you could just change out the front sight with a new fiber optic one. I also like the front sight to be narrow enough so that I have a decent amount light on each side of it when viewed through the rear sight. It seems a little easier to pick up that way.

 

[1911 guy]

I prefer plain black rear sights with a highly visible front sight. I had a custom Springfield 1911 built and it sports a Yost Retro rear and Kings Tappan front with a white dot.

 

[rduckwor]

www.novaksights.com

RMD