Asked on another forum, no joy so trying here ...
I'm replacing sights on a combat commander. I've installed enough sights before but have a question specific to these (Trijicon brand). This is the rear for gov. dovetail. Normally, I would file to achieve a press fit 1/3 or maybe a hair more into the dovetail, then drift. But the Trijicon sight seems to be made out of a lighter/softer metal. I can get them just started into the dovetail and Im wondering if I should just try and drift them without filing at all, or fit as I usually do. If it weren't for the tritium vials I would probably just try the former without even seeking advice, but, would much rather not trash em
I would appreciate some input from anyone that has installed these Trijicon brand sights, specifically.
I'm replacing sights on a combat commander. I've installed enough sights before but have a question specific to these (Trijicon brand). This is the rear for gov. dovetail. Normally, I would file to achieve a press fit 1/3 or maybe a hair more into the dovetail, then drift. But the Trijicon sight seems to be made out of a lighter/softer metal. I can get them just started into the dovetail and Im wondering if I should just try and drift them without filing at all, or fit as I usually do. If it weren't for the tritium vials I would probably just try the former without even seeking advice, but, would much rather not trash em
I would appreciate some input from anyone that has installed these Trijicon brand sights, specifically.