Installing Front Sight

**albert** · 06-21-2009 07:47 PM

SA standard .45 Millet fixed sights were installed about 15 years ago, On saturday at the range the tendon cracked and the front sight flew off to be lost forever in the grass. Brownells has a replacement that must be peened/staked in place. Anyone ever done this or know a smith who is capable. Thanks,

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**Chuckindenver** · 06-22-2009 02:04 PM

i have the fixture that does it right, your welcome to contact me outside the forum for rates..

**f15guy71** · 06-23-2009 03:30 PM

I need to install a GI front sight in an ITHACA. Will I need to use a peening fixture? Thanks.

**Chuckindenver** · 06-23-2009 10:20 PM

several available on the market, for a one time job, i wouldnt spend big bucks,
then one i have cost well over 300.00 at Brownells.
you can get one for about 50.00 that will work just fine on GI fronts.

**f15guy71** · 06-23-2009 10:44 PM

Sir, Appreciate your reply. I'm not in the front sight installation production business and might never have to do this again. I'll PM you. Regards- Jim.

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