1911 Sight Parts falling off

[MJFlores]

I would check with S&W and see what the front and rear dovetails are for a cut...once you know that you can order one of many different after market sights. I really like the old style 3 dot Novak sights, they dont cost much, can be seen in low lights, and best of all they don't fall off!

 

[ramblinmanva]

This. I can't see calling the sight manufacturer when S&W supplied the pistol with the sight? Make them send you complete front and rear sight replacements.

I guess I'm struggling to understand if there is actually something wrong with the sights. I've read that folks replace these fiber optic rods when they fail to glow or to just change colors. Is that true? If so, as frustrating as it is that the rods came out early (maybe it was due to cleaning solvent or something, I read on one board), then replacing the rods should solve it.

I'm waiting on the mailing label from SW to send it back to them. I will ask them to replace as suggested.

 

[ramblinmanva]

Well.....I dont know. I have never seen a rear fiber optic sight that does not have both front and rear holes to put the rod thru and melt over. Its obvious your only has the rear holes. I would not want to have to put glue in the channels. My best suggestion is to call the maker of the sight and ask. Sorry, I cant help more

Model 52

I emailed Novak, the mfg of the sights. Their response was:

" Try taking the screw out then heating it up."

My understanding is that this screw is to adjust the sight. I'm hesitant to start fooling around with that when the gun is shooting perfectly otherwise.

Still waiting on SW to write back with the mailing label and I'll see what they come back with.

 

[ramblinmanva]

I'm providing an update. I did send the gun back to S&W with a detailed note. I also asked for instructions as to how to install the rear site fiber optic and I even offered to pay extra to have a different type of site installed.

What I received in response was the gun was sent back to me today with one note, "sites repaired." The front and rear sites had the fiber optics replaced.

While I'm grateful, I'm not really any further along in terms of understanding how that rear one stays in.