[Cap]

any way to stake a front sight with out a staking tool??

I'm "thinking" mebby...just mebby, i can do it with a punch?

BTW, narrow tenion stake sight, if that makes it any easier or harder??

Thanks

...L.T.A.

 

[El Pistolero]

I wuold think anything is possible, this is just a fancy shaped punch.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=916&title=1911 AUTO FRONT SIGHT STAKER

Maybe you can file a small punch tip to work, I'm just guessing here.

 

[Cap]

thanks Jerry

I saw the stake tool when ordering from Brownells.
It looks like the way to go cause it allows a direct downward blow on the stake, rather than a punch being at a bit of an angle.
and would seem to be more fool proof

I may end up ordering one.

..L.T.A.

 

[El Pistolero]

That's the only caveat, getting the correct angle to get to it properly. That and getting the tip sized. You are pobably better off getting that one, but it's not a big jump to machining the slide for a dovetail sight. If you plan on doing more though the tool would be a good investment.

 

[TraderJack]

If you stop and think about it, using a center punch to stake the sight would drive the excess metal to one side of the sight's tenon. When you go to grind down the excess for clearance you'll end up with a tenon that is only staked on 1/2 of it's circumference or half way round.
I could possibly shoot loose!
I think you're wise to consider getting the staking tool. Good call.