Fitting a rib to a 1911
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Fitting a rib to a 1911
Background - I have a Kimber TLE II (yes, yes - I know - I was younger and stupid) which Dave Salyer somehow managed to make into a decent wad gun. Prior to his expert touch the local gunsmith fitted a frame mount for a red dot. I've never really been happy with it, it's always managed to move very slightly no matter how tight the screws are (if I use any more locktite they'll give me shares in the company) and I've finally had enough. Once KC put a new trigger in at Perry the mount is now the top of the irritation list.
What I think I'd like is a 45 version of the combo rib I have on my Marvel - i.e. a slide mount which gives me the iron sight option for backup / practice.
Rather than repeat the mistakes of yester year I thought that this time I'd solicit some expert input to the decision.
So - recommendations please for selection of rib/mount (I'll continue to use my matchdot) and reliable smith to fit it.
Thanks
Derek
What I think I'd like is a 45 version of the combo rib I have on my Marvel - i.e. a slide mount which gives me the iron sight option for backup / practice.
Rather than repeat the mistakes of yester year I thought that this time I'd solicit some expert input to the decision.
So - recommendations please for selection of rib/mount (I'll continue to use my matchdot) and reliable smith to fit it.
Thanks
Derek
straybrit- Posts : 387
Join date : 2012-09-05
Re: Fitting a rib to a 1911
This sorta kinda does what you are asking. If the scope or mount fails you can be shooting iron sights in a couple of minutes by removing 3 little screws and the 2 big ones on the dot.
There are more picture further down in the list here under. " Is your RO hardball or wad"
There are more picture further down in the list here under. " Is your RO hardball or wad"
LenV- Posts : 4758
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: Fitting a rib to a 1911
Rock River makes a "Bullseye rib" with iron sights. I have one I would sell for 75 shipped.
sixftunda- Posts : 455
Join date : 2012-05-18
Age : 52
Location : North Central Ohio
Re: Fitting a rib to a 1911
Getting to a keyboard that early on a Sunday is cheating.kc.crawford.7 wrote:I'll take it!
OK - now I know how much you paid for it - how much would you charge to fit it?
straybrit- Posts : 387
Join date : 2012-09-05
Re: Fitting a rib to a 1911
Let me look at it. I think I'm going to have to replace the elevation screw. But to answer your question just drill and tap would be $40.00. Lighten the rib would add another $75.00.
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