Ria 1911-a1 cs sights

[kris smith]

So I got this 1911a1cs and its a great gun but these sight sucks balls what kind of work does it take to get em replaced can I do it myself or do I need to take the slide to a smith ? Btw I want night sights

[MA2]

I say take it to a smith, because the front sight for the G.I.'s are stalked on (not that easy without proper tools).
Optionally, you can have the smith cut the front to dovetail as well, and you will have more choices on sights. <-I would go this route.

[InGrAM]

Replacing narrow tenon front sights is a PITA. I would ship it or take it to a qualified smith to have the front sight dovetailed. Then you can choose whichever kind of night sights you want.

[kris smith]

Ok so any recomeneded 1911 smiths in San Diego ?