Adjustable target sights replacements

[rd2play]

I just got my new Sig 1911 Target Stainless today, and it comes with the adjustable target sights. You're supposed to shoot better with those, but I sure don't...

I shot my Sig 1911 Nitron Rail with Novak sights real well, nice groups (with the mandatory flier). However, I was awful with the Target. First of all it shot consistently low, and secondly the groups were nothing like the other gun.

Those adjustable target sights are killing me. There is a lot more "space" between the front and rear sights when aiming. Just like a Springfield (I think) 1911 that I rented once. With Novak, the front and rear sights make almost one single block, with much less "space".

I'm sure the adjustable target sights are fine once you get used to them, but I don't want to get used to them. I like Novak and that's it.

From what I read you can't just replace adjustable with Novak. Can I find some replacement adjustable sights though that have less "space", where the sights make one single block?

It's embarrassing to admit, but I realized only after shooting the gun that I actually wanted the Sig 1911 Stainless, not the Target Stainless. Basically, I bought the wrong gun and didn't realize. I've been doing this for hours, and I'll keep doing it, but it's too late... OK... time for more

[rd2play]

all u need is a wider front sight blade
sounds like you got a idpa type sight

Exactly, a wider one would solve the problem. Can you buy/replace just the front sight blade? That would be great.

I wish I understood what makes those sights more accurate. Obviously I believe it's possible, but to me (not a very experienced shooter, I admit), those sights are a nightmare.

[9mmepiphany]

The wider notch in the rear sight allows faster sight alignment when shooting quickly. You have to allow you subconscious to center the front post in the rear notch rather than try to control it with you conscious mind and overcorrecting. Trying to control sight alignment tends to lead to jerking the trigger

It works on the same concept as Ghost ring sights on a rifle...like an AR-15...it is just a more advanced technique.

For ultimate accuracy a narrower rear notch is actually preferred, when speed of sight alignment is less important

[rd2play]

Got it. I kinda realized I could initially get faster sight alignment, but I had troubles doing the final adjustment. It is indeed the rear sight notch that is wider than in my other Sig. The front sight width seems to be the same.

I'll keep looking for adjustable rear sights with a narrower notch. There are so many options on brownells that I don't even know which would fit my gun.

I'm sure it's capable of fine shooting, I just don't know if I like the look of it.

[railroader]

Got it. I kinda realized I could initially get faster sight alignment, but I had troubles doing the final adjustment. It is indeed the rear sight notch that is wider than in my other Sig. The front sight width seems to be the same.

I'll keep looking for adjustable rear sights with a narrower notch. There are so many options on brownells that I don't even know which would fit my gun.

I'm sure it's capable of fine shooting, I just don't know if I like the look of it.

Are you focusing on the front sight when you aim? That makes difference. Are your sights all black, no dots? I personally like fiber optic front sights which draw your eyes to them. As for changing your rear sight out call sig and they can tell you what sight cut they use. On their fixed sight models they use novak cuts.

[MossbergMan]

A wider front sight blade will be much easier to find than replacement rear sight. Dawson Precision makes/markets all sorts of front sight blades. You can measure your existing narrow blade and find a wider replacement.
I have a Springfield 9mm that I replaced the standard .125" FS with a .090. Big mistake, too much light, lots of windage mistakes. Bought a .115 and wah-la...fix, fix, problem solved.

[rd2play]

A wider front sight blade will be much easier to find than replacement rear sight. Dawson Precision makes/markets all sorts of front sight blades. You can measure your existing narrow blade and find a wider replacement.
I have a Springfield 9mm that I replaced the standard .125" FS with a .090. Big mistake, too much light, lots of windage mistakes. Bought a .115 and wah-la...fix, fix, problem solved.

Thanks, that's good to know! I found Dawson Precision in my searches but I didn't know if they were any good. I put the gun up for sale (yep, just because of the sights) and if it doesn't sell I will definitely get a front sight from Dawson.