Novak Lomount to Heinie rear - process?

EricO · January 19, 1999, 06:34 PM

Hello there, could anyone tell me the process that needs to be done to the slide to go from the Novak Lomount cut to the fixed Heinie rear sight? Is it substantial, cost wise? ...or is it easy? Thanks, EricO

George Stringer · January 20, 1999, 07:19 AM

EricO, the cut for the Novak is 65deg x .495". The cut for the Heinie is 65deg x .370. It might be possible to shim the Heinie base for the extra .125" (1/8") but I think it would be more feasible to solder in a blank to fill the old dovetail slot and recut it. I would think this would run you $60 minimum not including the sight. George

EricO · January 20, 1999, 06:04 PM

Thanks George. It sounds ugly! But at least I know now. EricO

Rosco Benson · January 21, 1999, 08:11 AM

If the pistol in question is a 1911, you might want to consider replacing the slide. Colt slides are generally available, as are Baer, Caspian, McCormick/Wilson/Kimber, and others. You may be able to offset the cost by selling your Novak-sighted slide to someone who wants it.

Of course, if the pistol is a P-35, good luck (and a second mortgage) on finding a slide. In that case, one best just learn to like the Novak sight.

Rosco

January 19, 1999, 06:34 PM	#1
EricO Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Posts: 124	Hello there, could anyone tell me the process that needs to be done to the slide to go from the Novak Lomount cut to the fixed Heinie rear sight? Is it substantial, cost wise? ...or is it easy? Thanks, EricO

January 20, 1999, 07:19 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	EricO, the cut for the Novak is 65deg x .495". The cut for the Heinie is 65deg x .370. It might be possible to shim the Heinie base for the extra .125" (1/8") but I think it would be more feasible to solder in a blank to fill the old dovetail slot and recut it. I would think this would run you $60 minimum not including the sight. George

January 20, 1999, 06:04 PM	#3
EricO Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Posts: 124	Thanks George. It sounds ugly! But at least I know now. EricO

January 21, 1999, 08:11 AM	#4
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 374	If the pistol in question is a 1911, you might want to consider replacing the slide. Colt slides are generally available, as are Baer, Caspian, McCormick/Wilson/Kimber, and others. You may be able to offset the cost by selling your Novak-sighted slide to someone who wants it. Of course, if the pistol is a P-35, good luck (and a second mortgage) on finding a slide. In that case, one best just learn to like the Novak sight. Rosco