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AMT8951 · June 6, 2011, 09:41 AM

I own a Kahr E9 that I want to put night sights on. I took the gun to my local gunsmith, and told him what I needed done. He told me that it couldn't be done, because the front sight needed to be staked on. He explained that the force needed to stake the sight on would probably damage the Tritium element. He suggested that I either cut a dovetail for the front sight, or send the gun back to the factory. Is he right? Before you ask: Yes my Kahr actually has a staked on front sight.

June 6, 2011, 09:41 AM	#1
AMT8951 Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Central NY Posts: 492	So I think my gunsmith is an Idot. Tell me I'm wrong. I own a Kahr E9 that I want to put night sights on. I took the gun to my local gunsmith, and told him what I needed done. He told me that it couldn't be done, because the front sight needed to be staked on. He explained that the force needed to stake the sight on would probably damage the Tritium element. He suggested that I either cut a dovetail for the front sight, or send the gun back to the factory. Is he right? Before you ask: Yes my Kahr actually has a staked on front sight. __________________ .40 cal Sig 2340 Kahr E9 S&W M65-5 RIA Midsize .45acp Glock 21 Olympic Arms M4 Win M70 .375 H&H FN PBR .308 Win M69A .22 Mini-14 Ithica M37 Deerslayer 12ga Remington 721 30/06