I use a Smith 908 for a regular carry but would like to replace the plastic sights with something like Novaks that are made of steel. Can anyone say if the slide will accept Novak sights or are the cuts proprietary to this gun ? Thanks !
Who do you recommend for the work that is fast and good ? Thanks !
S&W Customer Service told me that the rear dovetail on the 908 was different from the standard Novak dovetail so I didn't try them. It would be interesting to try a set of aftermarket sights to see if they could be made to fit as this is a very often asked question.
I have heard that one of the night sight manufacturers has a set that fit, but I know nothing about it.
Probably the easiest thing to do is send your slide to Novak and let them recut the dovetail.
Lots of information on the various manufacturers' web sights.
Please let us know if you find something that works.
There was a Hi Viz set for the 908 and 910 (NOT the 915) but while the front sight is somewhat better overall it's not a huge improvement. It's essentially a plastic replacement sight set for a plastic sight set- I'd look at the Trijicons.
In 2004, I was able to order a drop-in fit adjustable rear sight from Novak for my 908. It is a plain black finish (no white dots or outline). I still use the stock front sight. Trijicon offers a full night sight kit for the 908, and they will also provide just the front sight, if desired.