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riggins_83 · February 13, 2009, 06:10 PM

Going to replace the front sight on my 1911 GI, the local smith is trying to convince me to pay the extra and just get it dovetailed instead. He said often the pinned front sights come out, especially after being replaced once like that. Is this true, or is he just trying to make the extra money?

February 13, 2009, 06:10 PM	#1
riggins_83 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 1,506	1911 front sight pinned versus dovetail Going to replace the front sight on my 1911 GI, the local smith is trying to convince me to pay the extra and just get it dovetailed instead. He said often the pinned front sights come out, especially after being replaced once like that. Is this true, or is he just trying to make the extra money?