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1911 sight issue...

Postby Rodentman on Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:41 pm

Is there anyway to fix this with a new "insert" or do I need a new sight? Couldn't happen on a cheap gun; this is my Nighthawk. I know I could send the slide to them, but I haven't had good luck with their service in the past, I am sorry to say.

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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby yukonjasper on Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:28 pm

spackling or toothpaste..........................?



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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby 870TC on Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:39 pm

yukonjasper wrote:spackling or toothpaste..........................?



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Ha, 5 minute epoxy is a better solution....knock the other insert out with a small punch, then fill both holes with epoxy and spray paint the sight flat black like its supposed to be.
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1911 sight issue...

Postby gun_fan111v2 on Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:29 pm

I am aware of three options to fix this (assuming you decide to pass on epoxy ;) ):
- Whoever made the sight can replace the vial, I heard of people sending their slides to Trijicon before.
- Give Bob a call and give Nighthawk customer service another chance.
- Replace the sight either locally or by sending to somebody like Dawson.

I would love to see the whole gun, which model is this?
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Postby Rip Van Winkle on Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:24 am

That's really disappointing quality for what a Nighthawlk costs.

I'd contact their customer service and raise Holy hell.
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Postby Randygmn on Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:57 am

Like Rip Van Winkle said above- there’s no way I allow Nighthawk to get away scot free from this. They’d hear from me just to preserve my sanity.
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Rodentman on Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:49 am

I emailed Nighthawk and attached the photo of the sight. The gun is the Denominator model:

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Grips are genuine ivory.
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1911 sight issue...

Postby gun_fan111v2 on Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:19 pm

Great to see your collection extends into pretty guns too! Let us know how it goes.
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby crbutler on Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:08 pm

RM

Where did you get real ivory grips?

I’ve been thinking about getting something in that line of thing, but no one seems to have an answer.
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Rodentman on Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:59 pm

I got the grips, and mammoth ones as well, from:

http://www.danchinnock.com/1911-ivory-grips.htm

He doesn't make many and sells out almost immediately. I think there are a few customers of his who snap up virtually everything and then resell. Anyway I was lucky enough to get the ivory.

I heard from Bob at Nighthawk and filled out the return request. He will send me a label for me to return the slide.

Yes, contrary to popular opinion, I DO have some nice firearms.

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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby BigDog58 on Fri Dec 22, 2017 2:37 am

Thanks to Rodentman, I've had the opportunity to not only see some of his beautiful handguns, but he has even let me shoot a few. If handguns were my choice (I'm more into rifles), I'd love to have just a portion of his collection.

RM, those grips are SWEET! :shock:
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Squib Joe on Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:14 am

I would call Nighthawk and not only ask for warranty repair, I'd also ask them to send a call tag to pick up the slide. You shouldn't have to pay a penny with a pistol at that price point.
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Rodentman on Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:58 am

Nighthawk sent a UPS label this AM and the slide is already off to them at N/C to me. I assume I'll get a new sight; I doubt they'd replace the vial, I think they probably don't have those parts. Besides then the vials would be of different age and possibly brightness. For what the gun cost I'm sure they'll replace the sight in total. I have emailed them just now regarding what they intend to do.....
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Rodentman on Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:33 pm

Nighthawk confirms they will replace the entire sight. They will have the slide on Wednesday.
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Re: 1911 sight issue...

Postby Holland&Holland on Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:09 am

All's well that ends well.
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