Np29/1911 with non adjustable sights?

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So I think im going to take my first big leap on the pistol bandwagon! and I have pretty much settled on picking up a Norinco np29.

Having limited experience with shooting pistols, is having non adjustable sights a major issue? And is it really a big pain to put on adjustable sights on these norinco's? I guess you would have to get a new slide with a milled rear sight?


Sorry for the stupid questions but I am trying to sort this all out before I buy my self a Christmas present :) Thanks for any input!
 
Not quite as easy as that.
The front dovetail is not a common size.

In any case it's usually necessary to mill the rear of the slide to suit the new rear sight. On almost any stock 1911. It's not about Norinco 1911's.

So while your Pistolsmith is working on the rear of the slide, you just ask him/her to adjust the front dovetail as well.

Gunsmiths are generally happy to do that, especially if you buy the sights from them in the first place.;)

IMHO. The sights as they are on the new NP-29s, are pretty shootable.
For me anyway.

And that's what matters Eh!:)

Buzzballer said:
Easy as that!

Thanks :)
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Should be added that most combat style pistols do not typically come with adjustable sights.

Also should be said that it is usually not necessary to adjust sights as they should be sighted from the factory.(Norc may vary)

Many people try to use adjustable sights to correct shooter error. This is never a good thing!
 
Any sight is adjustable. It's just that some require a drift punch and hammer and maybe a file while others require a small screwdriver.

For all that it sounds like it's a good idea to have adjustable sights I've found that my guns with non adjustable sights have all shot well to the POA. The only exception to this is on one gun I bought used where it shot to the left a little. Checking the rear sight showed that it had been adjusted in the dovetail to the left a little by the previous owner. I drifted it back to center and the gun shot right to POA.

So I'd suggest that you shoot the gun enough to get a feel for it first. And if you can't seem to get it to group at your POA at least let a few others you know are good shooters try it. It may be the way you're gripping the gun that just needs to be fixed slightly.
 
Yes, the sights are not adjustable. Windage can be adjusted by tapping the front or rear sight to the side ( if they will move ) but elevation can be an issue.
I took my NP29 to the range yesterday for the first time & it is shooting about 6" high at 20 yards.
Norinco 1911 dovetail size is usually an oddball size. Plus they vary from one gun to another. I have several with different size front dovetails.
But it is not a major issue.

But as noted above, guns of this price range & style usually do not come with adjustable sights.
 
That's great information thanks guys. I guess it's luck of the draw if each particular np29 will shoot well with there sights or not. For the price it's not surprising, is it possible to put sights like the trijicon night sights on them? Iv always liked the ones that came as an option on the Glock pistols.
 
The non standard dovetails may cause an issue if they are already bigger than the norm. If they are smaller than they can be filed out to fit with a triangle file that has a ground smooth safety face on one flat. Well the file and some care and skill. Depends on how well you trust your metal working skills and ingenuity to make up a filing stop jig.
 
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