Hey Gang! I'm looking to change the front sight to something fiber optic. Does anybody know which front sights will fit a Para dovetial cut?
Many thanks in advance!
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Para front sight dimensions
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Posted 07 July 2012 - 07:54 AM
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Posted 07 July 2012 - 10:30 AM
go to dawson precision they have them for para
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Posted 07 July 2012 - 03:04 PM
Thank Ya Sir!go to dawson precision they have them for para
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 01:33 PM
The spec for the Para front dovetail is 0.250 X 70 degrees. It is significantly smaller than the standard Novak/STI cut that most use.
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 09:52 PM
I ordered fiber front sights directly from Para. I still have one in my spares box, let me know if you are interested in one.
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Posted 09 July 2012 - 05:53 AM
What's the width on it Barry? I'm looking to go no wider than .100". Height isn't much of a concern unless it's super tall, I'm running a Bo-Mar fully adjustable rear sight.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 02:58 PM
What's the width on it Barry? I'm looking to go no wider than .100". Height isn't much of a concern unless it's super tall, I'm running a Bo-Mar fully adjustable rear sight.
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Actually the height on the front sight is fairly critical. Regardless of whose rear sight I run, I find it usually winds up screwed all the way down and I still need another click or two to get the point of aim for dead center in the 0 ring right on. A .180 rear sight is too short. Dawson has a good explanation of front sight heights on their website. But I don't see his fiber optic front for a Para listed anymore. Para lists one that is .195 for a reasonable price. It looks like the Novak so probably is a good option.
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Posted 20 July 2012 - 11:29 AM
Hey gang. After looking at the front sight a little further, it's actually got a .330x65 degree cut, which is Novak, correct me if I'm wrong. So, I ordered a f/o front from Brownells. Its an EGW, .185 height/.100 wide. Hopefully that height is within the adjustment range of the Bo-Mar.
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