1911 front sight staking tool

[SGTMAJMVJ]

Wanting to install fiber optic front sight on my SA mil-spec 1911-A1.
I live in Smyrna and don't want to pay AO gunsmith to do it for me.
Anyone local to Smyrna got a front sight staking tool I can borrow?

Mike/Smyrna

 

[1006]

These guys will mill the slide and install a front sight for $50 + the sight’s price.

https://www.novaksights.com/Products.aspx?CAT=9473

Springfield will do it in their custom shop

 

[rosewood]

Many moons ago I bought some night sights for my Para-ordnance and staked the front on very carefully using punches. I was unable to put my hands on a staking tool. I have not had any issues with it. However if I had to do it over again, I would have a dovetail milled in the slide. If I ever replace the site, it will be milled for sure. Just solves any future replacement issues.

Rosewood

 

[SGTMAJMVJ]

Thanks for the insight. I might just do that. Dovetail.