How does Bubba install a GI front sight?

[Guamsst]

I want to change the front sight on my 1911A1 but don't want to spend the money on the correct tool. Anyone know a good way to Bubba it? I don't care about scratches or light marring, I will duracoat it afterwards. And it is a Rock Island so don't panic that I am ruining a gun...LOL

[joem]

Why not take it to a smith that has the correct tool?

[Guamsst]

He will want money......obviously you missed the importance of my Bubba reference It has been my experience that the wrong tool and the right technique can get the intended result. But, wrong tool and wrong technique just results in more cost in the long run. I don't want to experiment on this one as the sight aint dirt cheap and I am sure there is a better way to do it than just hitting it with a big hammer.

[Richard H Brown Jr]

Down load this: http://www.restigouchegunclub.com/Fi...Kuhnhausen.pdf Kuhnhausen's Shop Manual fot the 1911 series pistols.

Page 37 shows how to remove and replace the front sight. You will need the front sight staking tool.

RHB

[m1ashooter]

Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfzl8jqZ4Bg

[joem]

A true bubba would use super glue or epoxy.

[Hecklerusp45]

no, bubba would use a bench grinder then a hot glue gun.

[chuckindenver]

i have the correct tool...your right, i would want money to install it,,,it would be done right, and likely not come loose.
FYI: said tool set was over 200.00
anything worth doing, is worth doing right once...rather then half arsed 3 times.

[Guamsst]

i have the correct tool...your right, i would want money to install it,,,it would be done right, and likely not come loose.
FYI: said tool set was over 200.00
anything worth doing, is worth doing right once...rather then half arsed 3 times.

Chuck, you have nailed exactly why I asked. There are allot of things I have done where people sell a tool and I use a different common tool to do the same job with the same result. I want to make sure it can be done right before I try it three times then have to pay someone who has the $200 tool....LOL

[Guamsst]

no, bubba would use a bench grinder then a hot glue gun.

You are probably right....LOL I am thinking a light application of epoxy isn't a bad idea.....after I make it as secure as possible.