series 70 front sight

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KITT

Discussion Starter · Nov 4, 2001

Almost finished my 70 series Satin Commander. I have tried twice to stake on the front sight and both times it has come loose. If the slide were blued or ss I would have the front sight dovetailed no problem, but with the satin finish I can't. Should I try the Millett dual crimp or are there other options???

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Hunter Customs

· #2 · Nov 4, 2001

Hello KITT,
I don't care much for the dual crimp front sight. All of them I've seen were loose. If you have the 70 series you are probaly using a front sight with a narrow tenon. You might try opening up the hole in your slide for a wide tenon front sight like the 80 series guns have. You may find them a little easier to stake and it may hold a little better when you are finished. Make sure you give yourself a good bevel on the inside of the slide around the hole so when you stake the sight the metal has some where to go.
Regards, Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

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Dave Sample

· #3 · Nov 4, 2001

Good advise from Bob Hunter. I have never had a staked on front sight leave and I think it would be a bad mistake to do a dual crimp doulble hole in that beautiful slide. Here's how I do it. Make a bevel inside the slide hole to create a place for the stem to squish into.Use the .055 tenon sight and clean the area with acetone. Fill the hole with GREEN LOCTITE sleeve retainer. Stake it in with a MMC sight staking tool. If you don't have this tool, find a smith who does and have he or she do it for you. I like Georges MGW front sights and a Big stock rear Colt sight for Commanders. I view them as carry guns even though alot of the forum people don't. If you can't find a smith to do this for you, mail it to me and I'll stake it on. You can send the slide through the US Mail and send $10.00 for the return shipping. [email protected] will get you in touch with me.It will never leave you again

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