FI Model D Rear Sight Replacement

FScott · September 7, 2001, 08:47 AM

Hello,

My FI Model D (imported Star Model DK .380) rear sight is a bit of a mess. It is comprised of a base piece (dovetailed into slide) with a small spring, screw and sight blade that fits into the base allowing the sight to be adjusted for windage with the small screw. The bluing is wearing off the base and the blade itself wobbles in the small rounded track (something like a see saw movement). I've sanded the bottom of the blade thinking it may not be flat but that hasn't helped. I suspect over the 20 year life of the gun is has been bumped around some and just isn't snug anymore. E Gunparts, surprisingly, has the whole assembly for this available at a reasonable price.

My question is how hard is this to replace on my own? I am reasonably mechanically inclined. Any thoughts?

George Stringer · September 8, 2001, 04:45 AM

FScott, it's not difficult. The sight is just drifted out and a new one drifted in. Use a non-marring brass or nylon drift punch. George

FScott · September 10, 2001, 08:12 AM

I'll let you know how it turns out. Its a nice little shooter but a bit erratice with wobbly sights!

September 7, 2001, 08:47 AM	#1
FScott Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 170	FI Model D Rear Sight Replacement Hello, My FI Model D (imported Star Model DK .380) rear sight is a bit of a mess. It is comprised of a base piece (dovetailed into slide) with a small spring, screw and sight blade that fits into the base allowing the sight to be adjusted for windage with the small screw. The bluing is wearing off the base and the blade itself wobbles in the small rounded track (something like a see saw movement). I've sanded the bottom of the blade thinking it may not be flat but that hasn't helped. I suspect over the 20 year life of the gun is has been bumped around some and just isn't snug anymore. E Gunparts, surprisingly, has the whole assembly for this available at a reasonable price. My question is how hard is this to replace on my own? I am reasonably mechanically inclined. Any thoughts?

September 10, 2001, 08:12 AM	#3
FScott Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 170	Many thanks I'll let you know how it turns out. Its a nice little shooter but a bit erratice with wobbly sights!

September 8, 2001, 04:45 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	FScott, it's not difficult. The sight is just drifted out and a new one drifted in. Use a non-marring brass or nylon drift punch. George