Remington 1911 R1 Rear Sight Removal

[tigerfan]

Gentlemen, I'm looking for a gunsmith that can remove my rear sight on my Remington 1911 R1. I am in Forsyth County. I heard good things about Andy Gazaway, but I do not have any info (email address, etc) for him. So I am not sure if he is still gunsmithing.

I have tried the tools that I have and they do not appear to fit perfectly so I'd rather not complicate the issue.

 

[Ruger#3]

You'll find closer but you wont find much better. Bob's Custom Firearms, Palmetto, GA, 770-463-4140 .

 

[tigerfan]

Thanks Ruger. I'll save that info for sure (for future, larger projects). I tried calling Bullseye and GA Gun Club as well, but they have not responded yet.

 

[300 Mag]

The number I have for Andy Gazaway 770-576-0011, not sure if he is still around though.

 

[frankwright]

Put the slide in a vice padded with wood,leather, rubber etc. Use a brass or hardwood rod and tap out the rear sight.
That is all!

 

[tigerfan]

Put the slide in a vice padded with wood,leather, rubber etc. Use a brass or hardwood rod and tap out the rear sight.
That is all!

Thanks. Didn't realize the screw was just a tension screw.