How to fix a loose front sight post on my Springfield 1911 loaded?

[teddy12b]

As the title says, the front sight post on my springfield 1911 loaded is loose. I have the parkerized version and I bought it brand new. I haven't done anything to the sights or tried to change them at all, and I'm actually happy enough with the factory night sights that I'd like them to stay where they are. The front sight post isn't super loose, but it's sure not getting any tighter the more I shoot & use it. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Since you bought it new, send it back. Springfield should fix it.

 

[bobzilla]

I noticed mine the roll pin had come up. Dot punch and light hammer tap fixed that issue

 

[Drail]

Are we talking a dove tailed sight or a staked sight?

 

[Robert Richardson]

Call Springfield, they will fix it. They will send you a shipping label. All free to you.

 

[teddy12b]

Here's the pictures everyone, sorry it took so long to get them posted.

 

[teddy12b]

Until last night I'd never looked at the front sight with enough detail to notice the pin going through it. I got out a small roll pin punch and tapped it deeper into the sight & slide and it didn't seem to do much. The front sight still has just enough looseness that it'll wiggle enough to frustrate a guy who thinks the front sight post shouldn't ever budge, but with the pin in it, I suppose it's not likely to ever come out. Regardless, I'd like to get the issue resolved.

 

[Robert Richardson]

It's under warranty, call Springfield.

 

[churchmouse]

It's under warranty, call Springfield.

^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[jagee]

The gun is ruined, you should probably just give it to me and buy yourself another one.

 

[teddy12b]

The gun is ruined, you should probably just give it to me and buy yourself another one.

I was born at night, but not last night. I just want to get my baby tuned up. We've got a long future together.

 

[DoomOfMan]

I'm currently having the same problem with my SA Operator. SA sent me 2 new pins but I'm looking for a more permanent fix. Im really afraid that I'm going to loose my front sight. I just don't know what opinions I have.

 

[17 squirrel]

It's hard to see on my phone, but is that hole threaded ?

 

[Gluemanz28]

Roll pin

 

[17 squirrel]

Lol.. Not after I was done with it..












I also would send it back to Springfield..

 

[Drail]

This is why I prefer staked on sights. If done properly they will never come off or drift. If you can get the sight out clean it and the holes really good and put a drop of red Loctite in the hole. The best fix is to get a new pin that's oversized and turn it down to a slight interference fit that will require carefully driving it in (with a drop of red Loct tite).