[jboynjazz]

im new to 1911 and just got a PT1911. i am wanting to put a different set of sights on mine. the only problem is that i have no idea of the type bomar, novak ect that i need. is there any difference in the cut or is it the same on all 1911s? im wanting a 3-dot sight instead of the straight 8 that it came with. any help will be greatly appriciated.

 

[Bud White]

Whats wrong with the Straight 8 that came on it ? 3 Dot are ok what ever you choose it has to be for the Henie Cut

 

[popplecop]

Try the straight 8 for a couple hundred rounds and then see if you still want to change. I have and had 3 dot setups on a number of firearms and was very used to them. The straight 8 seemed forgien to me at first, now I wouldn't trade, sure like them, fast and accurate. And these old eyes are pushing 70.

 

[El Pistolero]

Try the straight 8 for a couple hundred rounds and then see if you still want to change. I have and had 3 dot setups on a number of firearms and was very used to them. The straight 8 seemed forgien to me at first, now I wouldn't trade, sure like them, fast and accurate. And these old eyes are pushing 70.

Good advice here, sometimes using something a few hundred rounds they will grow on you.

 

[4Real]

I found the straight 8's a bit weird at first too. What I did, as I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with them, was to get close to the target, then work my way backwards. I found the right place to point them, and now can shoot it very accurately.
With these sights, I find myself having to aim higher than I would think, but like I said, now that I know where to aim, it is great!

 

[longtooth]

Excellent accuracy drill. That is the way I start new shooters, start myself w/ a new or never shot gun.
If I catch myself getting sloppy w/ fundamentals I go back to it also.
You did well.

 

[Trijicon]

Point of aim / Point of impact for the straight 8's...

Proper sight picture for Heine is the pic on the left, Cover your target with the front dot.

 

[4Real]

Point of aim / Point of impact for the straight 8's...

Proper sight picture for Heine is the pic on the left, Cover your target with the front dot.

That's exactly what I found with mine. I was shooting WAY too low until I tried the backing up from the target deal.
Excellent pic there!

 

[Trijicon]

I just got these in yesterday and need to get them installed now.

I got the Trijicon Tritium rear and the Red Fiber Optic front.

Ordered from Novak as they have them now to fit the PT-1911

 

[shooter313]

I really like the Trijicon Tritium rear sight, but after looking at the bottom photo I think I would have to find a set with a trigicon tritium front site as well. I have had a lot of handguns with "night sites" on them and I have always been a big fan of them on a carry piece.
Good luck with your new install.