Changing sights on Kimber

Waterdog · February 6, 2002, 12:15 AM

Are the dove tail cuts in a Kimber slide, a standard cut or Kimber cut?

I intend to put Novaks or Hienies on it

This does not look like a job for a smith, does anyone have any experience with doing this swap?

Waterdog

George Stringer · February 6, 2002, 07:17 AM

I really don't know what their standard dovetail is. I've never been asked to simply replace a rear sight in the existing dovetail. I do know that a couple of sights by both Heinie and Novak specifically fit the Kimber d'tail so I would assume that it is different from a standard 1911. George

Monty Grubbs · February 6, 2002, 08:26 AM

Kimber's dovetail is different than Colt, Wilson, Les Baer, etc...

But, Novak, Wilson, Heinie all offer thier sights for the Kimber cut.

Waterdog · February 6, 2002, 06:16 PM

Thanx

Waterdog

G21-30 · February 7, 2002, 08:18 PM

Waterdog,

Kimber dovetails are the same as CMC (Chip McCormick), but are much much tighter. The most difficult steps will be removing the old sights. If you are the least bit hesitant about mounting the slide in a vise (index card on each side or leather) and using heavy hammer and punch, send it to Richard Heinie and he will do it for you. MMC also will install their adjustable sights for free, you just pay for the parts. If you want to see Heinie Straight 8 Slant Pro sights on a CMC (looks just like a Kimber) check out the pics at:

http://community.webshots.com/user/g2130

View album Custom 1911 or any of the others for different firearms.

February 6, 2002, 12:15 AM	#1
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	Changing sights on Kimber Are the dove tail cuts in a Kimber slide, a standard cut or Kimber cut? I intend to put Novaks or Hienies on it This does not look like a job for a smith, does anyone have any experience with doing this swap? Waterdog

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February 6, 2002, 07:17 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	I really don't know what their standard dovetail is. I've never been asked to simply replace a rear sight in the existing dovetail. I do know that a couple of sights by both Heinie and Novak specifically fit the Kimber d'tail so I would assume that it is different from a standard 1911. George

February 6, 2002, 08:26 AM	#3
Monty Grubbs Member Join Date: January 29, 2002 Location: City of Champions-Artesia, NM Posts: 44	Kimber's dovetail is different than Colt, Wilson, Les Baer, etc... But, Novak, Wilson, Heinie all offer thier sights for the Kimber cut.

February 6, 2002, 06:16 PM	#4
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	Thanx Waterdog

February 7, 2002, 08:18 PM	#5
G21-30 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: NorthernVA Posts: 13	Waterdog, Kimber dovetails are the same as CMC (Chip McCormick), but are much much tighter. The most difficult steps will be removing the old sights. If you are the least bit hesitant about mounting the slide in a vise (index card on each side or leather) and using heavy hammer and punch, send it to Richard Heinie and he will do it for you. MMC also will install their adjustable sights for free, you just pay for the parts. If you want to see Heinie Straight 8 Slant Pro sights on a CMC (looks just like a Kimber) check out the pics at: http://community.webshots.com/user/g2130 View album Custom 1911 or any of the others for different firearms.