What sights for 1991a1 Commander?

lukepyronmd · September 11, 2007, 02:54 AM

I've got a Colt Series 80 1991a1 Commander that I love...except for the sights. I have trouble seeing the plain black front sight at times. I would like to get a set of 3 dot or Heinie Straight 8 type sights, but I can't find any that will fit my gun. My Commander has a dovetailed rear sight and stake-on front sights. I bought a set of Williams Fire Sights, but when I took them to the gunsmith for installation, the dovetail on the rear sight was too narrow for the cut on my slide! I don't necessarily need tritium sights as this is not a primary carry or defensive gun and I would like to keep costs down. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also, I'd like something that wouldn't require cutting or milling my slide. Thanks again

JoeHatley · September 11, 2007, 10:47 AM

Pick out a set you like from www.novaksights.com Then send your slide to them for installation.

Good Luck...

Joe

Harry Bonar · September 11, 2007, 10:50 AM

Sir:
Novak is right - they'll dovetail the front and rear for your lo-mount sights.
My preference are black "ghost-ring" rear and a tritium front with white outline. They are combat fast!
Harry B.

Jim Watson · September 11, 2007, 12:08 PM

Novak also has the "competition" and "concealed carry" sights that do not require $100 worth of milling machine time to install a gimmick proprietary fixed sight. I don't know about the Williams but I am concerned that a sight listed for a Colt would not fit your Commander.

Most places only charge about $25 for a front cross dovetail and I think that is worth it.

auto45 · September 11, 2007, 01:02 PM

I use the Millet Mark II fixed rear sight which gives the Heine/Bo-mar "type" sight blade. Fits in the existing dovetail.

MGW and Novak also make some that fit existing dovetails.

lukepyronmd · September 11, 2007, 06:19 PM

Thanks. I looked at Novak's site today and there are several models I like. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get your firearm/slide back if you send it in to Novak?

Hunter Customs · September 11, 2007, 11:12 PM

You could have a dot put in your front sight blade and use a King-Tappan rear sight.
The King-Tappan rear sight is one of the best rear sights on the market; it should fit the rear sight dovetail that's in your slide now.
Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

September 11, 2007, 02:54 AM	#1
lukepyronmd Junior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Posts: 9	What sights for 1991a1 Commander? I've got a Colt Series 80 1991a1 Commander that I love...except for the sights. I have trouble seeing the plain black front sight at times. I would like to get a set of 3 dot or Heinie Straight 8 type sights, but I can't find any that will fit my gun. My Commander has a dovetailed rear sight and stake-on front sights. I bought a set of Williams Fire Sights, but when I took them to the gunsmith for installation, the dovetail on the rear sight was too narrow for the cut on my slide! I don't necessarily need tritium sights as this is not a primary carry or defensive gun and I would like to keep costs down. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also, I'd like something that wouldn't require cutting or milling my slide. Thanks again Last edited by lukepyronmd; September 11, 2007 at 02:55 AM. Reason: Forgot to add info

September 11, 2007, 10:50 AM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	sights Sir: Novak is right - they'll dovetail the front and rear for your lo-mount sights. My preference are black "ghost-ring" rear and a tritium front with white outline. They are combat fast! Harry B.

September 11, 2007, 10:47 AM	#2
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	Pick out a set you like from www.novaksights.com Then send your slide to them for installation. Good Luck... Joe

September 11, 2007, 12:08 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 19,182	Novak also has the "competition" and "concealed carry" sights that do not require $100 worth of milling machine time to install a gimmick proprietary fixed sight. I don't know about the Williams but I am concerned that a sight listed for a Colt would not fit your Commander. Most places only charge about $25 for a front cross dovetail and I think that is worth it.

September 11, 2007, 01:02 PM	#5
auto45 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2002 Posts: 427	I use the Millet Mark II fixed rear sight which gives the Heine/Bo-mar "type" sight blade. Fits in the existing dovetail. MGW and Novak also make some that fit existing dovetails.

September 11, 2007, 06:19 PM	#6
lukepyronmd Junior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Posts: 9	Thanks. I looked at Novak's site today and there are several models I like. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get your firearm/slide back if you send it in to Novak?

September 11, 2007, 11:12 PM	#7
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	You could have a dot put in your front sight blade and use a King-Tappan rear sight. The King-Tappan rear sight is one of the best rear sights on the market; it should fit the rear sight dovetail that's in your slide now. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com