Colt 1911 Model 70 sight question

[SA227driver]

I recently acquired a Colt 1911 with a model 70 slide. The sights are not matching and the gun shoots low. This is a project gun and want to turn it into a fun shooter.

I'm deciding whether or not to go with cutting the slide to allow for a dovetail front sight or stay with a staked sight. If I decide to go with a staked sight what dimensions am I looking for a front staked sight? I've seen sights that mention either wide or narrow front and a tenon of about .125". Does this sound right for a Gov't 70 model slide? The rear dovetail is an aftermarket cut. Would the best way for me to determine proper dimensions is just take it to a gunsmith and have him remove the current staked front sight and measure it?

Thanks!

[BRUNO1911]

SA227driver hope this is of some help http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1...-Pistol-Sights

Good luck

[p7m8jg]

I took my series 70 Govt model to a gunsmith and got it done right. MMC sights made a big difference from the standard 1911 GI sights.

I recently put night sights on my son's RIA 1911 - replaced the front tenon sight and rear dovetail with Trijicon's. It wasn't too hard and I think it turned out OK. Although I know a real gunsmith would've done it better.

Glock sights are way easier.