Novak Cut?

[axehandle]

The rear sight cut in a late model S&W 1911. Is it a Novak cut? Hoping a Dawson rear sight made for a Novak cut will fit.

 

[epj]

I think all S&W slides have proprietary dovetails.

 

[RGPM1A]

The rear sight cut in a late model S&W 1911. Is it a Nowlin cut? Hoping a Dawson rear sight made for a Nowlin cut will fit.

Did you mean Novak?

 

[epj]

Did you mean Novak?

He probably did. Be aware that even the S&W sights that are marked “Novak” do not have a Novak cut. Front and rear dovetail cuts are S&W’s proprietary design.

 

[axehandle]

You guys are right about "Novak." Corrected the post. Hate to hear that that about the cut. Means I'll pass on the gun.

 

[epj]

Dawson makes sights to fit S&W. Give them a call Monday and ask about what you need.

 

[axehandle]

They list fixed sights for the S&W 1911. Nothing adjustable.