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October 1, 2002, 09:25 AM
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sights shooting loose
I have a Gunsite Pistol with Novak low-mount sights....but the rear sight keeps shooting loose....any suggestions?
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October 1, 2002, 09:39 AM
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Lok-tite blue would be my only suggestion, Red if you really want it to stay for good..
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October 2, 2002, 01:14 PM
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You can also tighten up the fit a bit by raising the metal under the sight. Take a sharp center punch and tap some dimples on the flat where the sight rests. It is best to do this in a "X" pattern. Don't go nuts and pound the punch into the slide, all you want to is a series of small dimples to slightly raise the metal
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October 4, 2002, 10:21 AM
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Recommend you perform that on the base of the sight, rather than the dovetail of your slide. Easier and cheaper to replace the former, than the latter.
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October 4, 2002, 03:58 PM
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In have always used Joe's procedure. It is easier to hold the rifle for center punching than to hold the sights.
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