norinco 1911A front sight Problem

[chris1974]

HI all need your help.
I was at the range today and noticed my front sight for my 1911 was loose and ready to come off. I got loctite (Blue) and jb cold weld. What one out of the 2 would do a better job or is there something else that would do a better job


Thanks
Chris

 

[Steve David]

Either should work, but if you want to do it right, go to a local smith and have him dovetail in a new front for you.

 

[tiriaq]

Or use a correct swaging tool; perhaps it could be reset. Or solder it in place from the inside. Or replace it (narrow tenon Colt pattern) and swage it firmly into place.

 

[mp5k]

dovetail or pinned? Red locktite is what i use, its stronger. JB weld is too permanent, Might be a good time to upgrade your sites......

 

[the wrench]

As a rule,loctite is not strong enuf to hold a front sight.get it fixed right the 1st time,dovetail a new one or stake properly.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I'd jump on the opportunity to get some sights you can see, have a new front staked in and get a decent rear sight.

 

[cobra62]

My Norc Commander had staked front sights but my new two tone has a dovetail. The front sight on mine was loose, I used red locktite, it has worked so far. There doesn't seem to be too many aftermarket dovetail front sights available for the 1911, or at least I couldn't find any.

 

[Wendell]

There doesn't seem to be too many aftermarket dovetail front sights available for the 1911, or at least I couldn't find any.

Look at Brownells.