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1911 U-Notch Rear Sight - Standard .125'''' U-Notch Rear Sight
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SKU: 100003766
Overview
Built for a hard-use 1911 setup, this fixed rear sight is intended for concealed carry, duty, and other defensive pistol roles where a dependable sight picture matters. Its .125" U-shaped notch is designed to align quickly with a range of factory-height front sights, including fiber optic, tritium dot, and gold bead styles. Rounded, chamfered edges help reduce snagging on holsters, clothing, and gear, while the plain black blade with 40 lpi serrations is meant to limit glare. It fits a Novak-style 65° x .500" dovetail and is offered in a standard .325" height.
Why Hunters Choose the 10-8 Performance
Precision Machined
From heat-hardened 4140 steel bar
Fully Dehorned
Rounded, chamfered edges to help
.125-inch U-shaped
Notch offers an easy-to-acquire sight
Compatible Wide
A wide variety of factory-height
Plain Black
40 lpi serrations helps provide
Key Features
- Fixed rear sight for concealed carry, duty, or combat pistols
- Precision machined from heat-hardened 4140 steel bar stock
- Fully dehorned with rounded, chamfered edges to help prevent snagging
- Easy-to-acquire .125" U-shaped notch for quick sight alignment
- Compatible with a wide variety of factory-height front sights
- Plain black blade with 40 lpi serrations for a glare-free sight picture
Best Used For
- Concealed carry users wanting a fixed rear sight for daily holster use and easy draw clearance.
- Duty or combat pistol owners needing a rugged rear sight with a clear sight picture.
- Shooters pairing factory-height front sights, including fiber optic, tritium dot, or gold bead fronts.
- Users who prefer a plain black rear blade with serrations to reduce glare.
- 1911 owners with Novak-style 65A° x .500" dovetail slides seeking a standard-height rear sight.
Pros
- Precision machined from heat-hardened 4140 steel bar stock for rugged construction
- Fully dehorned with rounded, chamfered edges to help reduce snagging
- .125-inch U-shaped notch offers an easy-to-acquire sight picture
- Compatible with a wide variety of factory-height front sights
- Plain black blade with 40 lpi serrations helps provide a glare-free sight picture
- Fits Novak-style 65-degree x .500-inch dovetail
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The .125" U-notch is the narrowest option in the line, so it favors a tighter sight picture rather than a wider daylight gap.
- It is a fixed rear sight, so it does not offer on-the-fly adjustment.
- Fit is specific to a Novak-style 65° x .500" dovetail, so compatibility should be confirmed before purchase.
- The plain black blade is designed for a glare-free sight picture, but it does not provide a highlighted rear reference point.
Suggested Comparisons
- 1911 rear sights
- Fixed pistol sights
- Concealed carry pistol sight upgrades
Suggested Accessories
- Sight pusher tool
- Front sight
- Dovetail sight installation tool
- Gun cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What pistols does this rear sight fit?
It fits a Novak-style 65° x .500" dovetail.
What notch width is this model?
This is the standard .125" wide U-notch version.
Is this rear sight designed to reduce snagging?
Yes. The rear sight is fully dehorned, with rounded and chamfered edges to help prevent snagging on holsters, clothing, or other gear.
What front sights is it intended to work with?
The .125" U-shaped notch is described as aligning quickly with a wide variety of factory-height front sights, including fiber optic, tritium dot, and gold bead front sights.
Does the sight have any anti-glare treatment?
Yes. The plain black blade has 40 lpi serrations on the rear face for a glare-free sight picture.