What dove tail profile on S&W 1911

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George Dickel

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I have S&W Performance Center 1911. I'm trying to determine what slide dove tail profile is used on the pistol. I've looked at some pictures of the 4 most used profiles and it looks to me like it is BoMar but LPA is quite similar. I called S&W customer service and the rep said he had been told it was the Novak profile but that is a completely different looking cut than what is on my pistol.
 
Most of S&W's 1911 have the Novak dovetail, which is probably why you got the response you did.

However, not the adjustable sight models like you have ( https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/1911-0 ). I don't know what you have, but BoMar is no longer in business, so my best guess would be LPA, but I'd check with somebody more knowledgeable before looking for a replacement.

I usually consider 1911 sight replacement a gunsmith job, so finding a knowledgeable gunsmith to replace your sights, would allow him/her find the sights to fit your gun.
 
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