Anyone got a 1911 front site tool?

[Beta1759]

So I got myself a new kimber 1911 in 9mm and bought some new sights for it. I was able to remove the rear sight using a sight pusher tool, but then realized it didn't work for the removal of the front sight!

Anyone have the front sight removal tool (dovetail) that I can use? Or have a DIY tip for doing this without damage? I am willing to compensate and come to you/ meet you somewhere.

I live in Beaverton right off 26w and Murray rd. also a member at TCGC.

Thanks guys!

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[Velzey]

Use a piece of delrin or some other type of coated punch.. A square block of plastic that will fit square up against the front blade.. Just give it a tap to the right ( towards the ejection side) may pop it loose..

A good piece of hardwood will also work..

 

[techieguy]

Kimber sight are notorious for being very tight! I have sight pusher that I could loan if you want to pay shipping to and from (I'm in So. Oregon) looks like this but Cerakote black...

 

[wichaka]

I'm sure you have checked, but some Kimbers have very small roll pins holding the front sight.

 

[BAMCIS]

No doubt unlikely, but if you find yourself in the Boise - Nampa area and end up utilizing the services of a gunsmith, then in the name of all that is Holy DO NOT let RK Gunsmithing anywhere near your gun(s).

More info here: http://www.northwestfirearms.com/th...y-rk-gunsmithing-of-nampa-id-not-good.157667/

I'm still pissed about the unnecessary beating my gun took just to install sights.

 

[Certaindeaf]

If you ever get your big old Trinitron looked at by a genuine TV repairman, don't ever go to the guy I went to. Right off the bat he'd slap dab that behemoth face down on a horse blanket laden with gravel and squirm it about for about twenty minutes. never could figure it out

 

[user]

There's an excellent gunsmith in Salem. His name is Kevin (503) 930-5160. I just bought two sets of sights for two of my Kimbers and he charged me $50 to put them on while I waited.

 

[Beta1759]

big thanks to techieguy for sending me his tool. it worked great!