Norinco NP29

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I have a Norinco NP 29 that if feasible I would like to change the sights on. Has anyone figured out sites that will actually fit these without having to get the slide machined?

Thanks
 
read this, same questions:
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1700015-Norinco-NP29-M-1911A1-9mm-Pistol/page8

New NP29 front sight is dovetail (not tenon) and from all info I was able to find - there is no direct replacement aftermarket. It has to be machined to some degree with any brand's sights. I am saving for gunsmith at this point. still can't decide if I want Novak or adjustable Bomar type - still learning...
for now I painted stock sights with bright color paint as somebody recommended here - it's still sucks but i can hit most Alphas at 10-15m so not a show stopper.
Post here what you find out.
 
Thanks guys. It's definitely not my main gun choice when I go to the range so maybe I will just try to brighten up the current sights and leave it at that since it sounds like quite the ordeal to change them.
 
crowellsr said:
I have a Norinco NP 29 that if feasible I would like to change the sights on. Has anyone figured out sites that will actually fit these without having to get the slide machined?

Thanks
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There are two types of Norc front sights.

The early ones used the stock Colt Series 70 tenon. This is a small tab that goes down into a small slot in the slide.

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The later Norcs use a dovetail. The dovetail is narrower than other guns, so your gunsmith has to cut it a bit wider to fit whatever front sight you buy.

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If your pistol uses the tenon, you can also take this opportunity to cut a dovetail.
 
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