Thanks, I kept thinking there was something else that might need to be done.
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits - Mark Twain
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy / Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
I have a new Ruger LW Officer’s in 9mm. It came with Novak branded (I’m guessing licensed) three white dot sights. I really hate three dots, and three white dots in particular - with my eyes they turn into a mushy mess. I prefer an orange front and serrated black rear.
I had a conversation with one of the guys over at Wilson and decided to try one of their Novak cut #860 adjustable rears. I finally had a chance to shoot it a few days ago so I could calculate the new front sight height, and ordered a fiber optic front from Dawson.
It makes me appreciate the simplicity of replacing Glock sights…
Ken
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slight drift but still on same lines
I wished I had an "eye" when SACS did work on this piece in 2009/2011 and while I know its cosmetic and likely will never feel it with my 3X mitts, I want this done/to look right.
while I could do it with my crud hand tools, the fear is I don't have the proper measuring tools to avoid a break thru or getting too thin.
I would like the front strap straight and the trigger guard as high cut as it can go but no messing with the checkering.
anyone know of a company that will do this minor but difficult job? I ain't worried about refinish.... I will just paint with Aervoe (maybe down the road get the entire piece parkerized)
my ruffy Springer MCOP
some of you may say... leave it. It's bothered me for years.... I want to get it done.
If you're going to be a bear….be a GRIZZLY!
Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits - Mark Twain
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy / Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
I have 4 1911 frames, all are cut to match your red line, so I'd imagine there is enough metal.
Most folks have a Dremel. Just go easy.
https://www.dremel.com/us/en/p/952-2615000952
https://www.dremel.com/us/en/p/516-2615000516
https://www.dremel.com/us/en/p/520-02-26150520aa
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A half-round file is a lot easier to avoid going overboard with.
first of all, HAHHAHAHAHAHA
I tried to word my post in an attempt to avoid me doing the work as these hands have zero finesse.
I have 2 dremels, files and years of hacking stuff from my 1980s oilfield years.
I would pay for a pro to do it, but now yall got me thinking different.
is there a certain tool (caliper) to measure thickness all they way up the front strap?
my guess, long and narrow inward jaws
If you're going to be a bear….be a GRIZZLY!
If you shoot the pistol well, I'd leave it. No use messing with something that isn't broken.
Personally, I don't prefer really high cut frontstraps
Assuming you have a regular caliper:
https://www.micromark.com/Pocket-Siz...RoC_AEQAvD_BwE
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