1911 Carrying Sights what to pick?

Nero45 · April 26, 2012, 04:02 AM

I've got a custom 1911 that I've been working on and I've hit a wall on what to pick for the sights. It currently has some bigger than usual sights but I'm not sold on keeping them if I start carrying this regularly. I've thought about night sights, fiber, adding a 14 k gold dot to the front, and Novak. Your thoughts?

Hunter Customs · April 26, 2012, 09:16 AM

Sights are a personal preference.
Myself on a carry gun I prefer small sights, as I know that most likely in a self defense situation I will not even need the sights.
If I have time for an aimed shot and need sights I can do just fine with the small ones and that's with 63 year old eyes.
Keep in mind the larger the sights the more your target is obscured.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter

PetahW · April 26, 2012, 04:35 PM

You might want to take a look at Chip McCormick's (the magazine guy) melted sights.

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ClydeFrog · April 26, 2012, 08:23 PM

I like the night sights & Novak type carry sights but I've seen a few other good brands. The new Trijicon HD night sights look good. The Warren, 10-8 Performance & XS 24-07 sights are impressive too.
The night sights should be steel & snag free.
Prices may vary too but the extra cost will be worth it.

ClydeFrog

April 26, 2012, 04:02 AM	#1
Nero45 Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Posts: 262	1911 Carrying Sights what to pick? I've got a custom 1911 that I've been working on and I've hit a wall on what to pick for the sights. It currently has some bigger than usual sights but I'm not sold on keeping them if I start carrying this regularly. I've thought about night sights, fiber, adding a 14 k gold dot to the front, and Novak. Your thoughts? __________________ Nero45 Revolvers are a disease. Once you buy one your doomed for life! Within temptation are our lives on this earth until we leave -me

April 26, 2012, 08:23 PM	#4
ClydeFrog Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 4,011	1911a1 .45acp night sights, carry sights... I like the night sights & Novak type carry sights but I've seen a few other good brands. The new Trijicon HD night sights look good. The Warren, 10-8 Performance & XS 24-07 sights are impressive too. The night sights should be steel & snag free. Prices may vary too but the extra cost will be worth it. ClydeFrog

April 26, 2012, 09:16 AM	#2
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 1,282	Sights are a personal preference. Myself on a carry gun I prefer small sights, as I know that most likely in a self defense situation I will not even need the sights. If I have time for an aimed shot and need sights I can do just fine with the small ones and that's with 63 year old eyes. Keep in mind the larger the sights the more your target is obscured. Best Regards Bob Hunter

April 26, 2012, 04:35 PM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,400	You might want to take a look at Chip McCormick's (the magazine guy) melted sights. .