Need new Sights for Taurus 1911

STITCH · 03-27-2008, 05:00 PM

Ok so I just bought my first handgun (Taurus PT 1911) about a month ago. I have no problems with this gun at all. I have put about 1000 rounds through it. But I hate the sights. They are the 2 dot sights. Does anyone have any recommendations on any 3 dot sights that would fit this gun? I have looked what seems like everywhere for sights but I cant find any that specify for the Taurus 1911. Anyone??????

GlockMeister · 03-27-2008, 05:18 PM

First off stitch, welcome to G&G.

Secondly, try here for sights.
Taurus: PT Night Sights MMC Adjustable Sights

Sorry, just noticed they are out of stock. You could email them or call them and ask when they'll be getting them back in stock? Or just google Taurus PT 1911 iron sights and check out what links come up. Also try Taurus itself. They may sell other sights? Good luck,

STITCH · 03-27-2008, 10:13 PM

Hey thanks alot, I really appreciate it.

Ok so while I was looking on google I found some sights called nitesiters.com. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these sights? If they can be put onto the Taurus 1911??? Are they reliable?? easy to put on or just say so for more business??? I really appreciate the help!! Thanks alot

~STITCH

GlockMeister · 03-27-2008, 10:24 PM

Is that the one that said from like $9.98 or something? If so, it sounded hinky to me. Keep looking. Call that place I linked and find out when they are getting stock in.

STITCH · 03-27-2008, 11:35 PM

Yeah that is the same one. I thought it was too, I just didnt know if anyone had used them or anything. Thanks for the advice and I believe I will be calling them tomorrow. Thanks a bunch man. I greatly appreciate it.

Beer Forever · 03-28-2008, 12:44 AM

There are so many different sight configurations for the 1911, I am sure you will find exactly what you want. Look at all the 1911 accessories websites. I had some wilson combat sights that were great on my 1911. Good buy with the Taurus, I have heard a lot of great things about them. Post some pics.

https://www.heinie.com/cart/index.php?cPath=9_10

Here is what I have
Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Sports Discounter

GlockMeister · 03-28-2008, 01:01 AM

Not sure if they'll fit the Taurus version of the 1911 though Beer? I did the search for Taurus PT 1911 and not a lot came up. Hate to see them order something and it not fit the Taurus? Easier to get something that says Taurus on it ya' know.

Although, the first link Beer left stitch, you could call them and ask if any they have would fit the Taurus PT 1911? I took a look and saw nothing that it would fit a Taurus PT 1911. Again, to order one not knowing if it fits or not just means a hassle to send it back and more cost to do same.

STITCH · 03-28-2008, 01:26 AM

Hey thanks alot guys. You all are life savers.
Here are some pic's

GlockMeister · 03-28-2008, 01:48 AM

In looking at your pictures, I suppose if you have a pair of digital calipers, you can take a measurement of the widest part of the dovetail and look for a replacement rear sight the same size? See if your manual says the size or call Taurus and tell them your model number, not just PT 1911, there should be an actual model number ( I think, lol ) and ask them what size dovetail the rear sight is...

gandog56 · 04-01-2008, 06:18 PM

You can always go Crimson Trace Laser Grips.

pt1911ar08 · 07-31-2008, 04:13 PM

I know www.tooltechgunsights.com will custom fit night sights or other sights to your gun but you have to mail them your slide and they install sights then mail back and they are a little over priced but they are supposed to do good work I know Wilson Combat uses them.

pt1911ar08 · 07-31-2008, 04:14 PM

sorry thats www.tooltechgunsight.com

SwedeSteve · 08-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Go here to see dimensions offered:
http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.as...ductSKU=534080

Taurus Fan · 08-02-2008, 05:49 PM

Couldn't you just paint a white dot on the front sight?

oldjarhead · 08-02-2008, 05:57 PM

Bright Sights High Visibility Gun Sight Paint

Check this web-site out. I've used it and it lasts quite a long time before it needs re-applied.
I used orange on the rear sight and green on the front; but there's a number of combinations. Cheaper than new sights

thunderjohn · 08-02-2008, 06:12 PM

Stitch, not sure if you're all set with sights, or still looking at this thread.
You could check out this site and see what the guys over there have used. www.taurusarmed.net

Make sure you come back here .

Taurus Fan · 08-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldjarhead

Bright Sights High Visibility Gun Sight Paint

Check this web-site out. I've used it and it lasts quite a long time before it needs re-applied.
I used orange on the rear sight and green on the front; but there's a number of combinations. Cheaper than new sights

Yes, I did the same thing to a revolver that was nickled, the flat gray sights were hard to pick up and blended with most everything, so I just painted them black. (carefully, so it didn't look bubba'd) A perfect white dot may be a challenge, but I'd give it a shot before replacing the front sight. It'd only cost a few dollars and if you're not happy, you plan on replacing it anyway so what's the harm of trying? Maybe a small stencil of some sort could be rigged. Like maybe a little itty-bitty washer, perhaps?

03-27-2008, 05:00 PM	#1
STITCH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0)	Need new Sights for Taurus 1911 Ok so I just bought my first handgun (Taurus PT 1911) about a month ago. I have no problems with this gun at all. I have put about 1000 rounds through it. But I hate the sights. They are the 2 dot sights. Does anyone have any recommendations on any 3 dot sights that would fit this gun? I have looked what seems like everywhere for sights but I cant find any that specify for the Taurus 1911. Anyone??????

03-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,934 Trader Rating: (0)	First off stitch, welcome to G&G. Secondly, try here for sights. Taurus: PT Night Sights MMC Adjustable Sights Sorry, just noticed they are out of stock. You could email them or call them and ask when they'll be getting them back in stock? Or just google Taurus PT 1911 iron sights and check out what links come up. Also try Taurus itself. They may sell other sights? Good luck, __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-27-2008, 10:24 PM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,934 Trader Rating: (0)	Is that the one that said from like $9.98 or something? If so, it sounded hinky to me. Keep looking. Call that place I linked and find out when they are getting stock in. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-28-2008, 12:44 AM	#6
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,696 Trader Rating: (0)	There are so many different sight configurations for the 1911, I am sure you will find exactly what you want. Look at all the 1911 accessories websites. I had some wilson combat sights that were great on my 1911. Good buy with the Taurus, I have heard a lot of great things about them. Post some pics. https://www.heinie.com/cart/index.php?cPath=9_10 Here is what I have Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Sports Discounter __________________ Paramedic sks forever Last edited by Beer Forever; 03-28-2008 at 12:46 AM.

03-28-2008, 01:01 AM	#7
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,934 Trader Rating: (0)	Not sure if they'll fit the Taurus version of the 1911 though Beer? I did the search for Taurus PT 1911 and not a lot came up. Hate to see them order something and it not fit the Taurus? Easier to get something that says Taurus on it ya' know. Although, the first link Beer left stitch, you could call them and ask if any they have would fit the Taurus PT 1911? I took a look and saw nothing that it would fit a Taurus PT 1911. Again, to order one not knowing if it fits or not just means a hassle to send it back and more cost to do same. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#3
STITCH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey thanks alot, I really appreciate it. Ok so while I was looking on google I found some sights called nitesiters.com. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these sights? If they can be put onto the Taurus 1911??? Are they reliable?? easy to put on or just say so for more business??? I really appreciate the help!! Thanks alot ~STITCH

03-27-2008, 11:35 PM	#5
STITCH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah that is the same one. I thought it was too, I just didnt know if anyone had used them or anything. Thanks for the advice and I believe I will be calling them tomorrow. Thanks a bunch man. I greatly appreciate it.

03-28-2008, 01:48 AM	#9
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,934 Trader Rating: (0)	In looking at your pictures, I suppose if you have a pair of digital calipers, you can take a measurement of the widest part of the dovetail and look for a replacement rear sight the same size? See if your manual says the size or call Taurus and tell them your model number, not just PT 1911, there should be an actual model number ( I think, lol ) and ask them what size dovetail the rear sight is... __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-01-2008, 06:18 PM	#10
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,332 Trader Rating: (0)	You can always go Crimson Trace Laser Grips.

07-31-2008, 04:13 PM	#11
pt1911ar08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	I know www.tooltechgunsights.com will custom fit night sights or other sights to your gun but you have to mail them your slide and they install sights then mail back and they are a little over priced but they are supposed to do good work I know Wilson Combat uses them.

07-31-2008, 04:14 PM	#12
pt1911ar08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	sorry thats www.tooltechgunsight.com

08-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#13
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	Go here to see dimensions offered: http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.as...ductSKU=534080 __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

08-02-2008, 05:49 PM	#14
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (0)	Couldn't you just paint a white dot on the front sight?

08-02-2008, 05:57 PM	#15
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (0)	Bright Sights High Visibility Gun Sight Paint Check this web-site out. I've used it and it lasts quite a long time before it needs re-applied. I used orange on the rear sight and green on the front; but there's a number of combinations. Cheaper than new sights

08-02-2008, 06:12 PM	#16
thunderjohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MN Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0)	Stitch, not sure if you're all set with sights, or still looking at this thread. You could check out this site and see what the guys over there have used. www.taurusarmed.net Make sure you come back here . __________________ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1