SR1911 Front Sight Height?

[edlmann]

Tried to measure the height of my front sight with the idea of ordering a genuine Novak prophylactic replacement.

As near as I can tell, it's 0.200", MOL.

Anyone know if there is an official height?

 

[kabar]

Brownells recommends front sight height of .215

 

[edlmann]

Brownells recommends front sight height of .215

Interesting. Couldn't get any info the other day using their "chat" feature. Whoever I was chatting with seemed clueless.

 

[kabar]

I called technical assistance on Brownells 800 number as I wanted a backup front sight if mine broke. .215 was the recommendation.

 

[edlmann]

I called technical assistance on Brownells 800 number as I wanted a backup front sight if mine broke. .215 was the recommendation.

IIRC, Novak makes sights from about .160" to .225", not all of which Brownells carries.

If I were shooting bullseye with black sights, I could file down a too-tall sight to fit. Not sure how well that would work with the three dot system.

 

[kabar]

The front sight recommended by Brownells was for a Colt, but fits the Ruger dovetail. Probably will need a little fitting. Also has a white dot. I ordered one for the day the factory front sight self destructs.