Springfeld front and rear sight replacement

ks_wayward_son · August 2, 2014, 03:50 PM

Thanks do those who posted about the mainspring housing question sometime earlier. I have another regarding replacing the sights. My front sight has become loose and needs replacement and in researching I've read that the SA Mil Spec front sight has a .180 height and a .080 width stake...aka neither a narrow nor wide but medium width. Im having difficulty in scrounging up a medium width tenon front sight. I havent tried contacting SA directly for assistance although it might help.

Also I was considering replacing the rear two dot setup with a 10-8 National Match U notch. I think this along with a single dot may be a better option for me.

I realize a quick fix might be having a smith simply mill out a front dovetail recess for a dovetail sight...but I'm not sure what sort of cost that could incur. Probably will stick to the standard staking, then. Therefore, in tying it all together are there any suppliers out there who have a medium tenon front sight? Also for those who have used this similar setup between the 10-8 rear sight and the .180 height front would there possibly be some modifications required (i.e. filing) for proper impact? I plan on using standard 230 grain FMJ loads for range use primarily. Thanks for the replies in advance.

jcj54 · August 4, 2014, 12:17 PM

Have found no aftermarket medium tenon fronts. I mill a wide one to fit when needed.

August 2, 2014, 03:50 PM	#1
ks_wayward_son Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2007 Posts: 332	Springfeld front and rear sight replacement Thanks do those who posted about the mainspring housing question sometime earlier. I have another regarding replacing the sights. My front sight has become loose and needs replacement and in researching I've read that the SA Mil Spec front sight has a .180 height and a .080 width stake...aka neither a narrow nor wide but medium width. Im having difficulty in scrounging up a medium width tenon front sight. I havent tried contacting SA directly for assistance although it might help. Also I was considering replacing the rear two dot setup with a 10-8 National Match U notch. I think this along with a single dot may be a better option for me. I realize a quick fix might be having a smith simply mill out a front dovetail recess for a dovetail sight...but I'm not sure what sort of cost that could incur. Probably will stick to the standard staking, then. Therefore, in tying it all together are there any suppliers out there who have a medium tenon front sight? Also for those who have used this similar setup between the 10-8 rear sight and the .180 height front would there possibly be some modifications required (i.e. filing) for proper impact? I plan on using standard 230 grain FMJ loads for range use primarily. Thanks for the replies in advance.

August 4, 2014, 12:17 PM	#2
jcj54 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Posts: 220	springfield staked front Have found no aftermarket medium tenon fronts. I mill a wide one to fit when needed.