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My front sight just fell right off from the slide while shooting.........

And when I tried to put it back, the front sight can just go straight through the groove.....

Any one know how to fit that? Can I just glue it, or use something else?
If it needs special tools, then I might have to bring it to a gunsmith.

BTW, I started to shoot without the front sight after it fell off for one hour, 20 yards, I did hit the target paper every round..~~~:dancingbanana: But I do need help for putting the front sight back though,,,,,,

Thanks for your time
 
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What was it that your front sight fell off of?
What type of pistol or firearm?
Was there a pin or set-screw that is now missing?
New pistol or firearm possibly warranty?

Need more information or possibly a pic.
 
boomer271 said:
What was it that your front sight fell off of?
What type of pistol or firearm?
Was there a pin or set-screw that is now missing?
New pistol or firearm possibly warranty?

Need more information or possibly a pic.
Click to expand...

The set of sight was fron Truglo I think. Kimber 1911 staintless II is the pistol.
I found a hold under side of the the front sight, but there is no screw.
I bought it used, and probably there is no warranty at all. here are some pics. let me know. thanks ~~

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If you remove the fiber insert from the front sight, you will be able to see the screw hole that you can see from the bottom. Find a set screw, put your front sight back on, tighten the screw and replace your fiber insert!

Scott
 
If you can't remove the Fibre optic pipe, the other option is to use a small 'shim' like a small piece of an aluminum can and wedge it underneath. Then drift the sight in from the side. However, since it has a threaded hole, you should use it. :)
 
if it does have a set screw it should be inside under the fibre optic, since it should be impossible to have it unscrew out the bottom and still have the sight fall out.
 
I had the same problem with my norinco 1911A1 all i did was put some loctite on it. So far so good it has not come off yet
 
The correct method to afix a sight to the dove tail is to place the slide in a padded vice and center punch the bottom of the dovetail to create a slightly raised surface in places. You can also do the same thing to the bottom of the front sight. It was probably loc tite'd in by the previous owner because he lost the set screw!

Scott
 
Guys , whats loc tite?

I tried to remove the red thing and put a new screw into the hole. Found one from another set of sight. BUT I just couldn't remove the red thing out. any one know how to remove it?
 
If the dovetail is loose, place the sight dovetail in a vise and gently crush it. This will make it larger and it will fit more tightly into the slide dovetail. Remember that you don't need too much disruption so work carefully to avoid destroying the sight.
 
Kimber

I can solve your problem, as it is broke
you can sell it to me for about $500.oo
as I can't hardly see the damn sights any more
anyway and them you can buy a new one.:p
 
Shortandlong, what type of loctite do I need, I probably need it to tight up the rear sight, .....ya, the rear sight is also moving around now..

Thanks alot for all the help and advices, I will take the slide to a gunsmith for fixing front sight up. I just marked up the stock front sight.............
 
1. What you need to do is to heat one end of the fiberoptic rod with a butane lighter/torch and carefully pull it out the opposite end of the sight using small needlenosed pliers with padded jaws (heatshrink works well).

2. With this done, take the front sight in to a specialty fastener shop and they will measure the threads, depth and furnish you with the appropriate sized set-screw--if they don't have one, they will either order some or machine you one on-site.

3. Slide the sight back into the center of the dovetail, apply a tiny drop of Blue Locktite (CDN Tire, Princess Auto, Mopac, Lordco, Walmart, etc.) to the set-screw threads and tighten the sight down.

4. Reinsert the fiberoptic rod, or better yet replace it with a new one--as you will break them and need to replace on a semi-regular basis--and melt the end slightly with a butane/propane soldering torch or Bic lighter and you're done.

*Blue Locktite is not permanent and will allow you to remove the sight easily; however, as stated in a previous post, you should also stake the dovetail on the slide with a sharp centerpunch to ensure that the sight blade is tight, but it might not be necessary. If you mess up and use Red Locktite (permanent) you can still remove the fiberoptic rod and heat up the entire sight blade with a torch to release the loctite set...

Hey, what happened to your CZ?
 
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As someone above mentioned there's no doubt that it was glued in place. The crusty splooge stuff showing on the bottom view is evidence of that.

Ideally you'll want to play with the fiber pipe and see if you can carefully remove it to access the set screw hole. After all, it was intended to be installed that way so there must be a way to remove and replace it without the need for a new fiber pipe. It's hard for me to imagine that they would intend it to be a one time install and then you're SOL.

If you really can't remove the fiber pipe without damaging it then I'd say that the next best option would be to use a slip of very thin sheet metal between the sight and the rail. Unlike using a glue such as epoxy or Loctite this would force the sight up tight against the dovetail and ensure exact alignment without the risk of any angle to the sight. Cut a longer and narrow strip of pop/beer can and use a fine cut file or fine sandpaper to carefully thin the material as required until it wedges in under the dovetail just right. Then gently tap the sight into place with a brass drift and light but firm hammer blows. The right amount of force to make the dovetail move is about what you would expect to drive a 1.25 inch finishing nail into some wood. About 10 to 15 such taps to push it to center would be perfect. If it gets tighter too soon then knock it back out and thin the wedge just a hair more. Remember that when it comes down to the last bit it takes VERY LITTLE to make the difference. If you go too far and it's too easy to fit then just cut off a bit of the end you worked down and try again. It'll be wedge shaped so there should be a part where it's just right.

But before you try all this have another look at what is supposed to hold the fiber in on top of that screw hole. Is the maker still in business? Can you ask them? Maybe someone on the sight or another forum has instructions for this style of front sight?
 
If you don't want to turn it over to me :(
, Phone kimber and ask them about removing the
pipe from the sight and use a set screw and do it right.
I have not worked on any of these, So I can't help
with the plastic.
 
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