1911-A1 Front sight removal

[wc12]

I need advice on how to remove the front sight off a springfield 1911-A1 GI without a special tool. I was wondering if anyone has done it. I've successfully removed and replaced the rear sight and I'm stuck with the front sight. Any advice is appreciated.

[0321jarhead]

The primitive way is to use a brass punch. Tap it gently from the left side to exit the right side with a 4 oz. ball peen hammer (if you have one) again GENTLY. If you want to do it right use the proper tool. That can be easily found at www.brownells.com. Good luck!

[Speedpower]

You can't use a punch to drift the front sight on a GI, not unless it is dovetailed.

[wc12]

Thanks, I'm probably just taking it to a gunsmith. Anybody can recommend one in ventura county? I'm in Oxnard.

[0321jarhead]

Thanks, I'm probably just taking it to a gunsmith. Anybody can recommend one in ventura county? I'm in Oxnard.

That's your best bet.

[003]

http://danielsgunsmithing.com/

Not Ventura County but close. He does first class work.

[wc12]

http://danielsgunsmithing.com/

Not Ventura County but close. He does first class work.

Thanks, I contacted him, it's so happen I have relatives in santa clarita.