How do I remove my novak sights? (1911)

diowk · July 13, 2009, 08:16 AM

I have a springfield trp 1911a1. Im trying to change the rear sight but even with the little alen screw out, I cant get the sights off. Im not too concerned about damaging the sights since they already are ( thats why Im changing them ) but even sharp blows with a punch and mallet, the sights wont budge. Its like they are totally fixed to the frame. Any ideas?

Any .45 · July 13, 2009, 08:33 AM

Well I had this happen on my Loaded model, turns out there was some loctite, used to lock the sight in due to SA sending out some loaded model with loose rear sights, the screw came out perfectly fine but the sight would not budge. What I ended up doing since the sight was done for on my end. I ended up using a small butane torch and heating it up for a few minutes then just gave it a few nice hard taps and sight came out perfectly fine and no damage to the gun or even the sight. Just remember not to be over generous with the heat.

July 13, 2009, 08:16 AM	#1
diowk Member Join Date: April 19, 2009 Posts: 31	How do I remove my novak sights? (1911) I have a springfield trp 1911a1. Im trying to change the rear sight but even with the little alen screw out, I cant get the sights off. Im not too concerned about damaging the sights since they already are ( thats why Im changing them ) but even sharp blows with a punch and mallet, the sights wont budge. Its like they are totally fixed to the frame. Any ideas?

July 13, 2009, 08:33 AM	#2
Any .45 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2004 Location: SW FLORIDA, USA Posts: 604	Well I had this happen on my Loaded model, turns out there was some loctite, used to lock the sight in due to SA sending out some loaded model with loose rear sights, the screw came out perfectly fine but the sight would not budge. What I ended up doing since the sight was done for on my end. I ended up using a small butane torch and heating it up for a few minutes then just gave it a few nice hard taps and sight came out perfectly fine and no damage to the gun or even the sight. Just remember not to be over generous with the heat. __________________ Foster and polish The warior spirit While serving in the world; Illuminate the path According to your inner light" "Spring forth from the Great Earth; Billow like Great Waves; Stand like a tree, sit like a rock; Use One to strike All. Learn and forget! " "At the instant A warrior Confronts a foe, All things Come into focus" Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) Founder of Aikido