Changing out sights?

[HA556]

I have these Novak style sights on my Taurus Officer model and want to change them for something different. Does one need a gunsmith to do it or, is it something simple to do without specialized tools?


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[MilitantBEEMER]

This should help
1911 Sight Removal Step by Step Guide - Gun Gods: Guns, Ammo and the Second Amendment

 

[HA556]

Thanks!

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

We use sight pushers for all jobs like this. I have seen dozens and dozens brought in after someone tried the hammer and punch method. Usually the slide is all banged up and scratched from the punch slipping. Get a sight pusher or take it to someone who has one. We can easily take care of this for you, probably while you wait. If you are closer to estacada, @Velzey can help you as well.

 

[Cerberus Group]

You can also use a non-marring nylon drift punch.

Depending on the sights, they may need to be fitted to the dovetail .

 

[HA556]

I am actually just outside of Corvallis. After watching the video, I don't think I care to much for the hammer and punch method. I'd be the first to screw something up that way!

 

[HA556]

You can also use a non-marring nylon drift punch.

Depending on the sights, they may need to be fitted to the dovetail .

Not sure what sights yet. I want to use a set of fixed ones as I don't really care for these adjustable Novak style ones.

 

[Cerberus Group]

For a short barreled ccw pistol, find a front sight your eye can pick up quickly, and a rear sight notch wide enough for the front sight to settle into smoothly.

Sadly, sight makers tend to make sights for more precise shooting for smaller guns.

 

[HA556]

I just found out that Taurus uses a proprietary sight cut so, finding a set to just install may pose a problem. Go figure!

 

[Cerberus Group]

If they are Novak, they may have other models that you like and that will fit. Check their website or contact them directly.

 

[joken]

I live 3 miles north of Corvallis and have sight pushers. I'd be happy to help you. Ken 541-753-3536

 

[HA556]

Wow, thanks! PM inbound.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

https://dawsonprecision.com/sights/new-category/

 

[HA556]

Yep, I ordered these:

https://dawsonprecision.com/copy-of...carry-sight-set-black-rear-fiber-optic-front/

 

[jbett98]

If for some reason you need to custom fit the new sights to the slides dovetail, you need to carefully and evenly remove some material from the bottom of the sights.