Springfield 1911 A1

[Jman]

Can anyone offer any advice/info on a decent rear adjustable sight for a Springfield 1911 A1? Can it be installed without needing a gunsmith? Don't want anything too delicate due to it being used outdoors/hunting regularly.

Any advice/comments appreciated.

[GunCat]

Options are somewhat limited for an easy, drop in sight. PSI makes one that use the existing front sight - but its not the toughest sight you'll see.

PSI Sight (http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=9217&title=REAR+SIGHTS)

The old standby Bo-mar (or similar) is still the standard by which adjustable sights are judged, but they do require machining the slide for installation.

Bo-mar Sight (http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1859&title=ADJUSTABLE+SIGHTS)

If you decide to go the gunsmith installed route and need more info, price quote, etc. just send me a PM, I'll be glad to help any way I can.

[Jman]

GunCat,
Thank you for the info. I think if I desire to shoot past 15 yards with clarity/accuracy I'm going to have to do something with it. The front sight completely covers the four inch diameter target at 20 yards. I think I need to elevate the rear to get the target on top of the front sight. I may be going the wrong direction on my way of thinking on this but it seems the logical way at this point.

Thanks again,
J