Ruger front sight removal

[Robert B.]

Hey everyone, I am wanting to change the front sight on my Ruger sr 1911, which way do I want to push it out? Thanks in advance.

 

[T-DOGG]

It's been my experience that I can see marks in the dovetail or on the sight that I can tell which way the sight was installed. So, I push it back out that way. I worked on a Ruger 1911 somewhat recently, but do not remember which direction on that one.

 

[Doug]

The industry standard is out to the right (as viewed from the back) and in from the right. If in doubt, contact Ruger.
I recommend a Wyoming Sight Drifter.

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[Robert B.]

Hey, thanks guys, your suggestions should help me out a lot. Had no idea how to get started.

 

[Squirt239]

If you have a set of calipers, measure the width of the dovetail. You might be able to see a slight difference in the widths. Press it out towards the wider side.

 

[Robert B.]

Thanks, I never would have thought of that! Much obliged.

 

[Robert B.]

If you have a set of calipers, measure the width of the dovetail. You might be able to see a slight difference in the widths. Press it out towards the wider side.

Just tried your suggestion and it worked, right side ever so slightly larger than the left thank you so much, really helped me out.

 

[Squirt239]

Just tried your suggestion and it worked, right side ever so slightly larger than the left thank you so much, really helped me out.

Happy to help! Glad it worked out!