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This Kensight DAS rear sight is built for folks who want target-grade adjustability on a carry or duty 1911 without the bulk of a big competition sight. It's fully adjustable for both windage and elevation, so you can dial in your point of impact and lock it there. The whole body is thoroughly dehorned with rounded, smooth edges, which is exactly what you want on a pistol that rides in a holster or clears clothing on the draw.
Where a lot of adjustable sights feel like an afterthought bolted onto a defensive gun, this one is made from a single billet of 4140 chrome-moly steel using a wire-EDM process, then heat treated to a hardness of RC 38-40. That translates to a sight that holds its zero, resists dings, and stands up to a serious round count. The click adjustments are positive and defined, so you feel and hear each one instead of guessing.
The serrated version came about because plenty of people wanted a more defined rear picture than the original recessed blade offered. The fine serrations on the slanted face cut glare in bright light, which helps you keep your eye pulled onto the front post where it belongs. It's a clean, businesslike setup that works just as well punching paper as it does in a defensive role.
This one drops into the Novak LoMount dovetail (65 degree x 0.495"), a cut you'll find on a wide range of factory and custom guns, including certain Springfield Armory, Colt, Wilson Combat, STI, Les Baer, Rock River Arms, and Dan Wesson 1911s. Worth knowing up front: Kensight cuts their dovetails slightly oversized on purpose so you get a tight, gunsmith-fit installation, so plan on fitting it to your slide rather than expecting it to slide right in. This sight sits a touch taller than a standard adjustable, so pair it with a front sight of at least 0.230" for a proper zero.
It's cut for the Novak LoMount rear dovetail (65 degree x 0.495"), which is common on many factory and custom 1911s from makers like Springfield, Colt, Wilson Combat, Les Baer, and Dan Wesson. If you're not sure what dovetail your slide has, check with your gun's manufacturer or measure the cut before ordering. This sight only fits an existing Novak LoMount dovetail, so it won't work in a different profile.
No, and that's by design. Kensight intentionally cuts their dovetails slightly oversized so you end up with a tight, factory-style fit rather than a loose one that drifts. Plan on fitting it to your slide, ideally with a gunsmith or a proper sight pusher, and never file the slide itself to force it.
Because the DAS sits a little taller than a standard adjustable rear, you'll want a front sight of at least 0.230" tall to get a correct zero. If your front is too short, you won't be able to bring your point of impact down where it belongs. Measure your current front sight before you commit to the install.
It comes down to preference. Kensight added the serrated blade because a lot of folks wanted a more defined rear sight picture with better glare control than the original recessed blade. The fine serrations knock down light reflection and help pull your focus to the front post.
| UPC | 755377866185 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 860-618 |
| Model | |
| Style | Adjustable |
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