Finished the sight work...
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The front sight finished at 0.174" & I re-profiled it for easy holstering.
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I shoot (or attempt to shoot) one-handed a lot anymore, so checked the final zero in that manner at 30 yards. It’s not the best group I ever shot, but it sure was nice to see it fall where it needed to go.
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More of the same at 50 yards. I started holding a just under the bull, which are the low shots. The promising cluster right under it began to form when I started touching the bull with the front sight. I can see that if I want to cut X’s at 50 yards, I’m going to have to use a center hold.
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Finally, the gun had to meet my expectations for zero and combat accuracy- ‘Minute of Noggin’ at 50 yards from an available rest. Three rounds each of Remington 230 grain Golden Saber and Amscor Precision 230 ball. The latter are marked with two lines and went into just over three inches.
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Full story, complete with gremlins, here for anyone not bored to tears by it already,
http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/staking-a-1911-front-sight/
Finished the sight work...
by Fivegunner 
, LOWELL Mi., Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 03:38 (4507 days ago) @ Sarge
Look`s good sarge, I just can`t get used to a chrome pistol, I do like the sights you put on it. 
That is NOT a chrome pistol!
It's nickel, which has much more character for BBQ's and such. And dammit... wouldn't you know my leopard-skin duster and cowboy hat were out of stock. Must be a seasonal thing.
I've been looking high & low for a set of pink pearlite 1911
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 08:41 (4507 days ago) @ Sarge
stocks for that gun Is that a current bumper sticker?
Sheriff Sargent has a nice ring to it.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
LOL on both!!
Pink grips?? I just hope you are not crocheting shoulder rigs again :lol: :lol:
The campaign sticker is from '96 and serves as a reminder that I shouldn't let people talk me into things I really don't want to do. Also learned that when most people ask what you're going to do, they don't really want you to answer honestly ;)
I like those sights. and thanks for walking us through
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 10:07 (4507 days ago) @ Sarge
the project. Reinforces my search for older used custom guns.
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Of the Troops & For the Troops