Adjusting Novak sights

[mcmikel61]

I have a 1911 with the low Novak sights. Somehow the rear sight has drifted to the right (as seen from the rear).
I have attempted adjusting it by loosening the set screw and tapping it to the left with a punch and brass/nylon hammer.
All this has done is leave idiot marks. I do not own a vice.
Should I simply give up and take the gun to a smith, or is there hope I can fix the sights myself?

[mcmikel61]

I guess my question is either stupid or not sexy enough.
Sorry to have asked. Maybe I should have known the answer from the get-go.
OKfine. I asked friends for help. Got Zero answers. My bad.
But I would still like advice on how to deal with these sights. This is my main gun.
Mike

[GeeDog]

Sorry I can't help you Mike, but maybe you'll get more action in one of the other groups, like general gun discussions, or California handguns? Good luck to you.

[CaliB&R]

mcmikel, you have the right idea, loosen the set screw, and tap away. I'd use a brass, delrin or nylon drift punch so as not to mar your finish. I did the same for mine and it worked, although when I tightened the set screw it offset a little. Try again, but use a little more force, and it should move.

[kcstott]

Novak sight if fit by Novak are on the tight side.

You need a good stable platform to beat on.

[Speedpower]

Use a sight pusher! it works everytime!

[jcruzer619]

Use a sight pusher! it works everytime!

Works for me too! And the bonus is he's a local calgunner!

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=422097