[JBH]

I have a 1971 Colt Commander and I would like to add new style sights. My Commander has the standard combat notched rear and post front. Is there a Novak style rear that will fit into the standard notch or do I have to have the rear of the slide machined to fit the new style rear sights. I am considering the Novak bar dot. Does anyone have experiance with these?
Thanks

 

[Rosco Benson]

Sights are a very subjective area. The Novak low-mounts you mentioned would work fine. I prefer the Heinie SlantPro's in this application.

If you wish to avoid machining the slide for a low-mount rear sight, Robar offers a very smooth fixed rear sight that fits the existing dovetail (you'll still need a higher-than-GI front sight).

As to tritium dots/bars. I find that I'm content to just have a tritium dot in the front sight.

Rosco

 

[RMLamey]

Ditto what Roscoe said. Ive yet to see a sight that fits in the standard dovetail that i like (with the Robar being an exception).

If you like 3 dot tritiums, the Trijicons are passable.

Matt.

 

[TCao]

JBH:
You can also look at the new Chip McCormick "drop in" rear sight which fits the factory dovetail. You'll need a taller front sight.

Thong Cao

CMC website: http://www.chipmccormickcorp.com

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[38 Super Combat Commander]

I have the Wilson Combat fixed high profile rear sight on my Commander it went right on with no fitting.

 

[JBH]

Thanks for helping out guys. I went to Robars webpage and I can't find a listing for sights. Is there another place I can look to see a picture of these sights. Also what is the web address for Chip McCormick. Has anybody tried the Ashleys for the Colts. Are they a drop in? Is the standard dot o.k. for target shooting?
Jason

 

[Anthony Lombardo]

The Novak "competition" rear sight gives an excellent sight picture, flat rear blade (no pocket) and uses the existing dovetail.

It is a premier, no-gunsmithing rear sight.

 

[Black Rifle]

Here's a link to Chip's website:

Chip McCormick Corporation

Mark in Memphis

 

[JBH]

Well thanks for the help guys. I placed an order today for a set of Nowlin Lo Mounts with a black rear and a tritium front. They are supposed to be as Low as Novaks but use the existing dovetail with no cutting. I will let ya'll know how it turns out.
JBH