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The K-1 rear sight is my personal preference for an adjustable sight. It is the most durable one with which I have ever come into contact.

https://www.trippresearch.com/store/store_accessories.html

 

Best Bomar replacement

I have used and purchased the Bo-Mar Style rear sights from STI. They use these same adjustable rear sights on their STI single stack and Limited Style guns. Because they are used by many Action Shooting competitors, they have withstood the test of time, and I have never heard of any problems with their Bo-mar style rear sights regarding their durability. I have been using their sights for over a year now without incident. The current cost shown at www.brazoscustom.com is $56.00, which seems to be a reasonable price.

The K-1 sight from Tripp Research is $118.00, which is over double compared to the STI sight. I have no standard of comparison, since I have never had or used a K-1 sight. Perhaps other contributors have more to say.

 

SV also makes their own version of the Bo-Mar.

http://www.sviguns.com/1101.php?indx=16

 

+1 This is the one one I have. Fantastic quality, and made right here in the USA.

 

SVI rear sight

I'm confident the SVI sight is a quality product, but for $135, it seems a bit high priced. Then again, folks with deep pockets may not care about cost....too bad I do!

 

I had a Tripp K-1 installed on my pistol and I really like it. I ordered it widened to .140" It's on 10mm and has held up (not walked any) through about 600 rounds so far.

Good luck,

Terry

 

I've seen the sight Hoss has. It is the stoutest looking adjustable I have ever seen.

 

That does look beefy.:rock:

 

I tossed mine out in favor of a fixed Harrison.

 

I did the same. But the Tripp looks like a very good piece for a guy wanting a adjustable.

 

I just sold a couple of real ANIB BoMars on this site for about $85 ea. If you look around you can probably find a real one.

I like the Wilson sight designed to fit the cut. Nice sight. You can get different rear blades IIRC.

 

These are move of an alternative than a replacement... Harrison fixed rear-

 

I suspect ALL of the Bomar copies come from the same source.
Kengs.
One of the semi-custom makers is on record saying they 'make' their own.

Bob H. take note. More slander.

:biglaugh:

 

I suspect much the same for factory guns and most of the semi customs. Kengs owns the market.

 

I just had the STI installed on mine. Don't know if the best but it looks like it's built to last. Also, I like it because it thinner than the one from Champion which means it melted to the slide lower and doesn't require a higher front sight.

-1911Collector

 

STI sight

The STI adjustable rear sight is very durable and apparently well made since I have never seen or heard of any complaints by people using them. The Eliason rear sight used by Colt on their Gold Cups was a piece of junk, and would often fail.

1911 Collector: Nice looking gun! I like the way it was machined for the "melded" cut for the sight. For $56 new, you can't beat the sight for a good value!

 

Caspian, (Started it.)
STI
Brown *
Baer
Colt Gold cup
Springfield
Brazzo
Fusion
Dawson
more I am sure

The Sights are made in Communist China. They are wire edm cut. There was an issue with the sight breaking out around the cross pin hole. Wire edm generates a micro crack structure and is an invitation to crack. Not sure how they cured it? may be as simple as drilling the pin hole where they may have been wired. Da Keng is a personable likable guy.


*Engineering Excellence: All components, including the frame and slide, have been redesigned and improved for reliability, accuracy, longevity, and the highest degree of cosmetics. Many unique and exclusive features such as the BobtailTM, 25 lpi checkering, Snakeskin, and Chainlink. Ed Brown has engineered and tested specific.....

Ill let Ed speak for himself.

The last Bomar person, Son I believe was struck by a car pushing his truck off the road. Not sure the current position of the estate and if we will see it again. With US MFG costs and inflation I am not shocked to see 125.00 for a sight. Bomars were machined not wired.

I believe another "tell" is the rear blade. Kings I beleive has the trademark on the not fully serrated rear blade. The Kengs serrations carry to the top.

geo

www.egwguns.com

 

I think you will see the Kengs sights soon will say " Made in USA" once all the machines are up and running.

 

I have one that says Wilson on it, doubt Bill made it though.

 

Hi Greg, I concur, Da has a building full of eqpt. and it is great that he will be making parts and able to get contracts once he is set up.

Wilson has had sights for quite some time and does not seem to be part of the kengs group to his credit. He also makes sights for S&W etc.

geo

www.egwguns.com

 

SVI makes a billet one. Well, its expensive but it is well made and you asked for "quality."

 

That, or maybe Tripp, as is ever the case. The two adversaries, locked in eternal mortal combat, strive mightily for dominion throughout the ages...

:biglaugh:

 

If I had to have an adjustable site it would be the STI/Bomar job. But I never used to adjust them at all, except on a Bulleye gun, so I got into Novaks a long time ago.

 

Here it is in all its Arkansan-made glory. Machined from bar stock IN BERRYVILLE AR :rock:

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lo-Moun...o-Mount-Adjustable-Rear-Sight-Bo-Mar-Cut-Standard-Black-Blade/productinfo/428B/