Hey Ryan,

The Valor is my main USPSA and IDPA gun, and I like the FO sight for those purposes. My defensive guns have tritium night sights. For me, the main advantages are quicker front sight focus and transitions to the next target. For more difficult targets that require a deliberate followthrough, I don't think the FO helps much if at all.

Interestingly, I find that I like having the small dot on the Heinie rear sight.

I did install it myself, using the included aluminum punch, and a file. My Valor has a pretty tight taper, and I had to do quite a bit of filing, trying, and filing again.

Nice well thanks for posting and responding. I have been thinking of getting into some IDPA if I can find when and where they have them in the Kansas City area.
I might try an FO front sight on my Heritage and see how I like it.

Yea I would probably do the installation myself the same way you did - file and tap...etc I know sight pusher tools are real popular with sig's and Glocks...etc but truthfully I am not sure if anyone really uses them on there 1911's.

Anyways thanks for the post.

-Ryan S

My new Valor V-BOB, it's my first D.W. 1911. Wearing a set of full size Esmarelda's grips.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/_MG_4996.jpg
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/_MG_4995.jpg

Beautiful!!!

There's a couple DW's in there...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6...e/DSC02120.jpg

There's a couple DW's in there...a bobbed and checked Colt Defender Plus..and the Para I use for USPSA

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6...e/DSC02120.jpg

Here is my 09 DW Marksman 45 ACP with Sarge's POW/MIA Custom Grips and One of Lane OWB Lined COTEP Holsters.
Still waiting for someone to come forward to say they will make the COTEP Belts, and Mag Holders:


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/DSCF0538.jpg


Clyde

Razorback 10mm

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/PB240059.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/y.../PB2400582.jpg

Some mighty fine looking pistols on this thread. Thanks for showing em'!

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...11HOLSTER1.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...anweb20105.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...POST2009B3.jpghttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...et/cbobweb.jpg Been away for awhile..guess I don't mind showing off my fav. .45!

Here's my new to me '09 Cbob w/ a pair of Sarge's grips courtesy of my friend Lonnie...sorry for the crappy pic

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...h1/cbob004.jpg

Very nice!!:)

Guess I'll post up mine here:
http://i41.tinypic.com/t68n4m.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/ifx74n.jpg
This was Wade's, and started out as a stainless model. He sent it off to Dave Severn and had the hard hat finish and a few other touches. It's my first 1911, and I am SO glad I didn't buy a cheaper one when it felt like I was never going to get enough money saved! As a long time owner of polymer centerfires and steel rimfire pistols, I just can't get over how thin this gun is. Only one trip out with it, and I'm already in love.

Very nice Blue Ridge, love those grips....

Here's my 2011 V-Bob. The only thing I've done is put in a C&S short, smooth trigger. I like her just as she is.

I've put about 1,000 trouble-free rounds down the pipe.

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1320198764

That's very nice, I'd really like to have a V-Bob:) Mike

Wow! That's a clean machine!!

At one time I had five, but now only own the three on the left.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34...s/DSC_0428.jpg

Look what arrived today! I think I'm developing an addiction. :cool:

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/v...f/Guardian.jpg

Very Nice:) Mike

That REALLY makes me drool.

Well my Sarge Ivory Grips arrived... I love em. I don't love the black screws. I have stainless on the way. Enjoy!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../photo-114.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../photo-113.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../photo-112.jpg

Stock, for now. Trigger pull is 3.5 pounds. Grips will be replaced by a set of mine as soon as I measure and cut one.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y...216_204408.jpg

My new Vbob arrived yesterday. Standard in case pic. Haven't had time to do anything with it, but lots of fondling during the day at work.

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/w...pawn/valor.jpg

And just that quick it's gone. I showed it to a regular customer and somehow he talked me out of it. I hate myself right now. But now I'm shopping again. Hope to find another.

And just that fast I'm back. Just ordered another one. It will get here next week. :)

you will love shooting it. That bobtail is a dream on the palms and wrist for control.

that looks very nice, I have the ivories on my black Guardian, and i put my Guardian grips on my valor.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...60106500_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...13751203_n.jpg

Guardian is top of circle

http://www.pbase.com/dsgrouse/image/139520317.jpg

New DW RZ-45 Heritage,

http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.p...&pictureid=405

before Custom work.

I need better lighting.

Greg

Looks great with the ivories Grouse.

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Those Ivory grips are soo pretty, now I really want a stainless Valor to keep the black one company

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...jason/Rig2.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ason/CBOB2.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...Holstered1.jpg

And one dirty one! :eek:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...osttarget2.jpg

Jason

CCO Wtih New Ahrends Grips
 

Was board today so I decided to take a new pic of my CCO with the Ahrends grips I purchased off the big forum.

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...CCO/DWCCO2.jpg

nice! the color is a standout!

just another Classic
 

New Grip on Display
 

I really like the stock VZs. But in the interest of science, I decided to try shooting without that extreme. Got this inexpensive pair off fleabay and gotta call them a win. I'll definitely have a choice when I try the carry thing 'cause 100 shots downrange and the strap and MSH checkering did plenty to keep things happy.

So ... the pics ...

http://fortbendgypsy.com/dred/thebusiness.jpg

http://fortbendgypsy.com/dred/reflection.jpg

http://fortbendgypsy.com/dred/right.jpg

http://fortbendgypgy.com/dred/rightup.jpg

http://fortbendgypsy.com/dred/left.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSC01350-1.jpg
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Very nice looking pistols guys. I might add, that you all take some very nice photos too!

One shiny Heritage taking a beak in between actions on one quiet afternoon at an empty pistol range
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...0501-00474.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSC01820-1.jpg
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