Replacement front sight 25-2??

[bobbyd]

I recently found a bargain purchase on a 5-screw 1955 .45ACP with a bulged barrel. Bulge is located such that I can readily cut it back to 3 1/2 inches and create a neat carry gun. What is available for a replacement front sight? Would prefer something where iI can change out different front sight blades but am open to all suggestions and possibilities.

 

[Texas Roots]

Weigand's Interchangeable front sight system is an excellent choice. I have one installed on my 25-2 with 6 1/2" barrel. I can shoot just about any weight bullet from 185 grains up to 255 grains and just change out the front sight blade to keep 'em all in the 10 ring.

 

[Boxhead]

Jim Stroh makes the finest IME. No visible ugly screws to attach it and it looks very similar to the original. A screw enters from the front of the base holding the blade in place. It is attached via three screws below the cutout for the blade. Here's one on my custom 45 Colt. I am heading to my 'smith tomorrow to have a M29-2 cut to 5" and it will have this same sight.