1911 question
If you wanted a good 1911 would it be better to buy the Springfield and add the options you wanted yourself, or buy a Kimber that is already tricked out, or something else that I have not mentioned? You guys generally give good advice so that is what I am trying to get again. Thanks guys!
JC
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JC
Opinions are like azzholes, eveyone's got one, and this just happens to be mine!
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,,,,,have been given a Colt 1911 (1918 WW1 Replica-01918) that falls within the Colt recall serial numbers,,,,,,have no desire to shoot this weapon,,,,,,,so, would you return it to Colt or leave as is with a printed recall notice in the box for future ref after I'm gone,,,,,,,any input appreciated,,,,,,, 0 -
What you have are Tritium sightsthat have lost their illumination. No, they cannot be charged back up with bright light. They start to dim around 5 years, and will go totally out in 7-10 years. The need to be replaced...a simple project for a decent gunsmith.
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The half life of tritium is 12 years; but, if you have trouble seeing them, it's time to replace.
I don't see the value of tritium sights for anyone but LEO's (because they don't have to pay to have them replaced). There are lots of sights out there that will never need replacement; that would be my choice if my gun needed the tritium sights replaced.
Neal
EDIT: If I had to replace Kimber sights, I'd stick to Kimber products; your gunsmith can get them from the Kimber store. If you replace with a generic brand, they may not be a perfect fit for your gun. Plus, if you install generic sights, you will take a beating if you ever sell the gun.0 -
I have a call into Kimber but I don't know if I'll hear back from them.
Yes now I remember that they used to be very visible.
What would be an good sight swap.0 -
quote:Originally posted by nmyers
The half life of tritium is 12 years; but, if you have trouble seeing them, it's time to replace.
I don't see the value of tritium sights for anyone but LEO's (because they don't have to pay to have them replaced). There are lots of sights out there that will never need replacement; that would be my choice if my gun needed the tritium sights replaced.
Neal
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They are most likley Meprolight sights as Kimber owns them.
If you bought it new and it is under 12yrs. old, the sights are under warranty.0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
They are most likley Meprolight sights as Kimber owns them.
If you bought it new and it is under 12yrs. old, the sights are under warranty.
I'm really bad with time but I think I will be under warranty.
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