1911 Front Sight

[TheTank]

Hello all,
Wanting to see if anybody here has changed a staked front sight on a 1911?
Any tips would be appreciated
And can it be done without a special tool?
Thanks

 

[jcj54]

Staking a 1911 front sight needs a special staking tool made for the purpose. I have done it many times.

 

[BIGE7.62]

I have a staking tool . I'm by Nashville IN

 

[TheTank]

Thanks jcj54 for the info. I was hoping it could be done without the special tool. Can always have hopes and dreams
And BIGE7.62, I wish you live closer .

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[Wabatuckian]

Thanks jcj54 for the info. I was hoping it could be done without the special tool. Can always have hopes and dreams
And BIGE7.62, I wish you live closer .

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Where are you located?

 

[Robert Richardson]

Better yet, send your slide to AllenM and have him cut a dovetail in it.