Author Topic: 45 Colt front sight problem (Read 279 times)

T.J. McSuds · « **on:** March 24, 2005, 02:00:54 PM »

I have a 10" 45 Colt barrel with factory sights. Regardless of the load it shoots too high. This barrel has a soldered front sight. Can the factory replace it with a higher one or should I get a scope mount put on.

jimann · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2005, 03:18:39 PM »

Hi
It might be the rear sight...They came with different height rear"blades" (the thing with the notch...I don't know the right name) If you get a shorter one, you might cure the problem. If you have other sights, check... If not measure yours and maybe I have a shorter one or maybe someone else here has it.
Also If you are shooting a lite load they shoot higher and you need to correct for that problem.
jim

Steve P · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2005, 04:15:20 PM »

Jim is right on. Get a different rear sight. Have any silhouette shooters around? They will probably have one sitting in a box collecting dust. They will help you out.

Steve

T.J. McSuds · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2005, 02:50:17 AM »

I did not realize that TC had different height rear sight blades available. I'll measure mine and see what I need. Thanks.