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Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« on: July 12, 2010, 07:55:58 PM »
My guns are getting older and I'm shooting them more, so it should have been a surprise when I sheared of the front sight of my Colt 1911 Mod 70.   I've had it since...............70 or 71.  So sad. 

The sight was not original, but it was a Millet very high front sight with a red strip.  Matched the Millet adjustable rear sight.  These were put on in about 1974-75.    The gun smith says, the Millet isn't the sturdiest anyway as evidence points out and recommends replacing both sights.

So what to get?    I don't use the 1911 as a concealed carry, so "small" "rounded" isn't a requirement.   I do want some type of Fiber Optic so I can use this indoors for action pistol, but at the same time I'd like to be able to use it in a bullseye match on occasion.

The 'smith recommends a Bomar BMCS adjustable rear with the Brazos Lighting Rod Microdot FB front sight.

Thoughts?
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2010, 08:08:04 PM »
I have nothing to offer other than a question.  I've been considering replacing the stock sights on my 1911 with FO as well.  I assume this can be done without shipping anything but the slide to the gunsmith, is this correct?

Looking forward to more opinions as well.
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2010, 12:47:20 AM »
get them cut for dove tails...
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 05:17:57 AM »
Alf...I have old eyes and also prefer FO front sights.  If it were me I would try other guys/gals FO to be sure, if possible.  I like the Hi-Viz front in green because it stayes sharp for me whereas the red/orange is fuzzy (don't know why!).  I also prefer an adjustable rear sight of the BoMar type (BoMar is no longer made but there are similar adj. sights out there) but it isn't 100% necessary.

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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 07:39:13 AM »
Quote from: ellis4538 on July 13, 2010, 05:17:57 AM
(BoMar is no longer made but there are similar adj. sights out there)


I just noted late last night the BoMar isn't available, but I think my smith has some in stock and I'm sure there are similar ones.    If I go this way, he'll have to recut the rear dovetail and cut a new dovetail on the front, but going forward, hopefully, all other sight replacements will just slide in/out.

Good news is the wife says she'll pick up the tab for my birthday present.   

Of course, you all realize that when I bought this gun brand new in 1971 it was the princely price of $190!   Almost a month's wages for an E3 at the time.  This modification will cost more than the gun ;-)
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2010, 11:47:56 AM »
I have 4 sets of Bomars, one high mounted rear ( for the hard ball match, sights must fit in original dove tail,) and 3 low mount, I really love them, very sturdy with great adjustability, as I get older, widening the rear notch to .125" is not uncommon. The FO fronts are becoming more popular with me as well.
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 02:43:18 PM »
Alf, when I started shooting back in the early 70's Series 70 Colt's were selling for $102.50 at my local shop!  Should have taken a loan and bought ???????? many.

Richard

PS:  I don't even remember how much I was making at the time but I do remember I had to take a pay CUT when I went from "Summer Help" to full time permanent!
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2010, 05:09:46 PM »
I bought a pair of Williams Firesights. http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/pistol.htm They're good but are bulkier than standard.
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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2010, 07:22:53 PM »
Novak's work very well, Bomar's have a legacy of dependability, yet availability can be tough.

Trijicon, or even Truglo offer pistol sights with a myriad of size and visibility.



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Re: Colt 1911 Mod 70 sights
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2010, 07:34:25 PM »
I have a new in package Bo-Mar that needs  a new home.
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