1911 sights

[tggdeer]

I have a springfield 1911 loaded, How do I tell which dove tail I need, for replacing the rear sight. I think it is the novac cut, but I am not sure.

 

[nad3ooo]

i wish i had an answer to offer
quick question- what makes you want to replace the sights?

 

[CelticArmory]

Novak cut is the most common. Bomar will have a large flat area in the back and in front of the dove tail cut as well as a much lower area in the very back. Novak is often only flat in the rear, but can also have a flat spot in the front but the flat spots should be even. A straight dove tail cut won't have flat cuts in front or in back (like the standard GI model.) The primary difference is in cut depth, width and angle. There are other cuts like Kimber cut, Colt cut, Heinie cut and some others.

A picture might help, but most pics of the Loaded 1911 have standard Novak cut rear sight.

Bomar cut


Novak cut


Heinie sights

 

[Boxhead]

I suspect a quick call to SA will get you an answer.

 

[Jim Watson]

A fixed sight on a SA Loaded is in the Novak dovetail.
The SA adjustable sight is its own thing and you have to see if Champion makes one to fit.