Fiber Optic front for RIA?

[ChrisO]

I want to add a Fiber Optic front sight to my RIA, I like the rear sight just want a FO front. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[BANG BANG]

+ 1 I would be interested as well

[ChrisO]

I found out dawson makes one for the RIA tactical front dovetail cut. Awesome!

[HighLander51]

If it's a mil spec 1911, then go with Dawson Precision

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80000C65-1274203278

[ChrisO]

It's the tactical so it's a dovetail cut damn it. I just want something a bit easier to pick up in IDPA or I guess any self defense situation. I'm thinking about going old school and putting a silver or gold dot on the front sight haha.

[9mmepiphany]

If you want Fiber Optic, the Dawson front is the industry standard.

If you want a bead, I'd recommend a brass, or gold, bead from 10-8 Performance

[ChrisO]

How do you guys feel a bead compares to a fo front??? I'm fairly new to idpa and just want something that sticks out a bit more. This is also my carry gun.

[evidens83]

I found out dawson makes one for the RIA tactical front dovetail cut. Awesome!

Link please

[9mmepiphany]

How do you guys feel a bead compares to a fo front??? I'm fairly new to idpa and just want something that sticks out a bit more. This is also my carry gun.

The F/O is brighter, but the bead is more rugged.

For competition, if you want every advantage, go with the F/O. For carry, go with the bead.

I've seen a lot of F/O tubes break on guns...just in training classes...with the worst being TruGlo

[hkdad]

How do you guys feel a bead compares to a fo front??? I'm fairly new to idpa and just want something that sticks out a bit more. This is also my carry gun.

i have dawson precision FO on all of my 1911's including a Charles Daly 1911 (made by armscor, like RIA). i would not recommend them for carry since the dawson FO has very sharp edges. for IDPA or IPSC use, they are one of the best front sights i ever used. i bought the one matching the springfield slide and i had to do some major filing to get it fit. (might be the wrong size)

[himurax13]

I found out dawson makes one for the RIA tactical front dovetail cut. Awesome!

They made me a .90 x .160 (I wanted a .100 x .160) Fiber Optic Front Site for my RIA Tactical after the Holiday Break. I had to send the slide in because the one for the Novak Slide Cut did required too much fitting and had too much space at the bottom of the side. It has turned my budget blaster into one of my best long range guns. They should still have the dimensions.

[InGrAM]

If it's a mil spec 1911, then go with Dawson Precision

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Produ...C65-1274203278

the mil spec ria 1911 is not a wide tenon...

[ChrisO]

Where can one pick up a good bead? Also how is it installed is this something I can install my self? This gun will not be a strictly competition gun so I think the bead would better suit my needs.

[9mmepiphany]

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[ChrisO]

Sweet must have overlooked that :/ .