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RIA 1911 - replacement sights

Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:35 pm
by ghostrider
I'm looking for recommendations for night sights for the RIA compact model with the GI sights:


http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... /411539804" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The rear dovetail is apparently Colt standard. I will have a dovetail machined in the slide to
replace the staked in factory sight.

thanks.

Re: RIA 1911 - replacement sights

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:48 pm
by stroguy
My RIA 1911 9MM before

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And after:

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This was a sentimental transformation and pretty pricey for a RIA pistol. But sometimes sentimental overrides common sense. My only situation with this setup is the group is about 1" high at 20 yds and I cannot adjust it out with the rear sight. So I need a taller front site which I have not obtained as of yet.

Re: RIA 1911 - replacement sights

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:04 pm
by ghostrider
I guess I didn't write the original post very clearly - I fully intend to replace both front and rear sights.
My understanding is the rear site is a Colt 1911 Series 70 side dovetail. The front is staked and I will
have that machined for a dovetail also.

Re: RIA 1911 - replacement sights

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:39 am
by ghostrider
I ordered Wilson Nite-Eyes sights:

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Nite-Eyes-S ... nfo/367TO/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;