Speaking of Throwbacks.
back in the day, things like staking tools, and Dremels and such, were high-priced fancy stuff for grownups. I've done many a front sight this way, and never had any unauthorized departures. I would work the oversized sight stake down until it was a tight press fit into the slide slot, and then slather it with JB-Weld. Clean up all the excess, wait overnight, and then dress it all down inside the slide with a spoon file. Dem was the days.
JLF
Complete thread:
- Staking a 1911 front sight -
Sarge,
2012-07-14, 10:47
- Staking a 1911 front sight - Tom Richardson, 2012-07-14, 11:05
- Speaking of Throwbacks. -
JLF,
2012-07-14, 11:39
- Ever have one come loose, Jack? -
Catoosa,
2012-07-14, 11:55
- Nary a one...N/T. - JLF, 2012-07-14, 21:58
- Think I ordered my first 'real' staking tool... -
Sarge,
2012-07-14, 12:15
- Yassir! - JLF, 2012-07-14, 22:01
- Ever have one come loose, Jack? -
Catoosa,
2012-07-14, 11:55
- Staking a 1911 front sight - Slow Hand, 2012-07-14, 13:32