1911 replacement sights???

[1911crazy]

I would like to take my norinco 1911a1 to the next level.

My norinco 1911a1 has the orginal low G.I. 1911 sights on it.  I'm wondering what my options are in replacing the front sight to a higher one and adding an adjustable rear sight without doing any machining.  Is it possible?  Or can i have just the higher sights with no adjustable rear sight.  What sights do you recommend?  Do they come in a kit together so they will match each other.

On my norinco also is there a beaver tail grip safety where i can still use the orginal hammer? Or is it normal to install a commander style hammer with the larger beaver tail grip safety?

[alacharger]

I like either Novaks or Heinie "Straight 8" sights.  I doubt they could be fitted to your gun without machine work, but you can search for the mfg's websites and see.

I don't think there is a true beavertail safety that will fit your hammer.  I know the high rise Wilson's require a commander style hammer (Nastoff style hammers work with these...which is what the Colt XSE series come with).  There is a safety called a duckbill, which is not so upswept as the true beavertail that might work. 

[williamlayton]

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I have had Slant Pros added to my weapons from day one---they all have required machineing to accomplish this.
You might find it beneficial to consult some of the boys on tools and tecniques for the Norinco---this is a different steel and can eat up tools.
Blessings

[saddlebum]

Maybe some of this stuff will help.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=6/k=1911%20sights/t=P/mfg=/Products/Handgun-Parts/All/search=1911_sights

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#1911%20sights____-_1-2-4_8-16-32

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=639454

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#beavertail safety____-_1-2-4_8-16-32_1_16_Demand desc

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=1911+beavertail+safety/t=P/ksubmit=y/Products/All/search=1911_beavertail_safety

Don't know if your front sight is staked. If so, click on pdf instructions.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=10280/GunTechdetail/1911_Auto_Front_Sight_Staker

Article on installing sights.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=10307/learn/Building_A_1911___Part_IV

Sight height calculator.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=13186/GunTechdetail/Sight_Height_Calculator

Sight correction calculator.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=13093/GunTechdetail/Sight_Correction_Calculator

The only opinion I can give is on my Kimber. After I filed the front sight down to point of aim, they were perfect for me.
Hope this helps!  

[saddlebum]

I got to thinking that you might change your hammer so I thought I would throw up these links too.
These hammer/trigger groups or a matched hammer and sear from some place like Brownell's would go a long way toward getting a crisp trigger pull if you do change your hammer.

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/servlet/the-Trigger-Groups--dsh--1911/Categories

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=1911+hammer+and+sear/t=P/ksubmit=y/Products/All/search=1911_hammer_and_sear