Wilson Combat Rear Battle Sight for Python (MUST HAVE!)

[@ronizulufineartworks]

I ordered a TEKTON 1/16 punch from Amazon and it was too big. I then went back to your video and saw you had a Mayhew 1/16 punch; ordered that one and it worked easy. Thanks for the video.

[@TheOl1911]

very nice! Glad it worked out!

[@gowilsoncombat]

It's mandatory! I love it!

[@GunGlutton]

Just ordered a set! Wilson owes you a super grade for advertising for them

[@harvey604journeyman8]

A word of warning, not all 1/16" punches are created the same! I had to purchase 3 before I found one that would fit the roll pin hole. I ended up sanding and polishing the punches down a fraction to allow them to fit the hole, believe me you don't want to get your punch that is oversized stuck in the hole or worse yet break off in the gun. Go slow and cautious. Better safe than sorry!

[@GunGlutton]

THANK YOU for this video! I was very curious about this rear sight and glad I can keep the front ramp! Ordering one for my 3 inch now!

[@TheOl1911]

Awesome! Let me know how it works out for you! Good to hear from you my friend!

[@larsbliss2728]

I changed my first out of 5 using a folded towel to lay the python on. Easy job and you do not have to drive the pin for the rear out all the way. Just tap and test till it comes off.

[@dougr5379]

The basic Colt rear sight design is not bad except it has side to side slop in it. Not sure why Colt does not add .002" width to the sight body so it does not move side to side in the top strap. With that said, I've installed WC rear sights on all my Pythons and Anacondas. The WC sight fits tight in the top strap and has positive click adjustments which is a must for me. A trick I've found with the 1/16" roll punch is to chuck it in an electric drill and polish the punch with some 220 grit wet/dry paper which gives it a little more clearance through the top strap hole. Then using two 1/16" punches, install the new sight in the frame and use one punch to hold the sight in place. Then using the new roll pin supplied with the sight, start driving it in from the opposite side. As it goes in, it will start to push the punch out the other side. The good thing about this method is it holds the sight hole/roll pin in perfect alignment during installation.

[@brentchambers511]

I like the Elliason look of the new Wilson sight. I haven’t had any issue with my factory sight even with heavy use, but I’m still glad there are options.

[@johnhoffman5844]

I just got mine installed. Can’t wait to get it sighted in

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Great tips! I hope your gold bead fs turns up. The last time something like that happened to me, I found it installed on another gun in my safe. A first world problem, I know... 😅

[@nathancaldwell3949]

The rear sight is great! I’m not a fan of the gold bead front sight thought. I recommend keeping your factory front sight.

[@TheOl1911]

I ended up ordering a gold but its on back-order - however after zero'ing you are correct, kinda like this set up !!! ah well if it comes I'll change it out and see what I think.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Wilson Combat makes good stuff. I do like a a gold bead. I also like a U shaped rear sight, but these are the same sights that are on my King Cobra target, except the front is fiber optic, and I find them quite satisfactory. So, I will probably keep the Python just the way it came. I do like to have options however, especially from Wilson Combat.

[@humans4targets2]

Great video! I like that red/orange LOL front sight original left on there

[@GunGlutton]

Me too, just ordered a set for my 3 incher

[@TheOl1911]

We got 2 old school YT gun guys right here! Hahaha. Great to hear from the both of yous!

[@frankbutta9344]

The WC sights are a huge improvement! 👍👍👍👍

[@northernninety7]

As far as punches go, spend the extra money and get the Starrett brand.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks! a few people already reached out to me saying the punches they got (always Harbor Freight haha) do not work. Thanks for the recommendation !

[@gewglesux]

Starrett? Thanks.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

How about wheeler?

[@VideoSpectator1223]

Can u do a video on the 1911 hammer safety. The hammer freaks me out

[@allenw969]

I have the Wilson Combat rear U-notch and front green fiber optic on my 4.25 inch Python. I am very happy with them.

[@gewglesux]

I went with red... Green might have been a better choice

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Does anyone know if the wheeler punch is an actual 1/16? Is wheeler punch set a good brand?

[@ChrisJames-i1r]

You should try replica grips from Deer Hollow Enterprises. I put some Gen 3 Late replicas on both of my Pythons. They're so much better than stock. I would consider them mandatory. Thank you for the video, I replaced both rear sights with Wilson's upon your recommendation. Way mucho better.

[@jamesday7344]

Do you still have your ulc compact?

[@TheOl1911]

yup. I guess I can do a video on that. I actually have put it on the back burner in favor of the Pug Nose which is funny. But I still carry it from time to time but thinking maybe retiring it this year - not sure...

[@stevenclark7409]

I'll have to look into it. Our Python is deadly accurate, buuuuuut....not always where I want it to be. Tight groups, but at odd locations off target.

[@MelvinUsher-c4l]

I would take it to a gunsmith to install it.

[@jameswilson1407]

Changed both my 4 an 6 inch sights, the factory sights were junk!!!

[@simonaguilar3646]

Always bothers me when gun manufactures ship their guns with crap sights, like Colt or Glock. Or no sights at all like most AR's.

[@TheOl1911]

Ahhh the infamous stock plastic Glock sights lol.

[@HaroldGamber]

Do I need a gunsmith I am not a machanic

[@winstonchurchill3597]

Nah - grow a pair and do it yourself. Just buy a Starrett brand punch and take your time - it's not rocket science.

[@gewglesux]

I'm going to try it myself. it's not too hard- when you find a video that explains it.

[@gewglesux]

@@winstonchurchill3597 Thats what i'm going to do.

[@winstonchurchill3597]

I got the square notch and really like it, but each to his own.

[@gewglesux]

@@winstonchurchill3597 Same here. I didn't even know there was even a choice when i ordered mine.

[@alegroman4294]

Mandatory part. Sound serious. Joking aside. Don’t you think a gun that costs $1500 should have a better sight. At least one that doesn’t move or wiggle. If this revolver was made by Rock island armory I could understand that. I always wanted to own a colt python since I was a kid after watching the movie Magnum Force. Now as an adult I couldn’t afford to pay thousands of dollars for one of the originals from the 80’s, but I could settle for a 2nd Gen Python. However, I am not willing to pay $1500 and still have to swap out the rear sight with an aftermarket one and risks messing it up.

[@gewglesux]

REAL quality starts @$2k these days. Revolver or Auto loader. I just purchased 2 of them one in blue and the other in stainless. I already swapped out the rear and front sights. I've never looked back. It's your choice.

[@josephliptak]

$1500 wheel gun and it comes with trash rear sights. WTF Colt?

[@gewglesux]

It's not a secret Colt ain't what it used to be... In my experience REAL quality starts@$2k. Not only that a lot of the Colts are shipping with one Mag- and crappy one at that.

[@joeycuddington9857]

Too much talk about tools. Not enough talk/video of actually changing the sight....

[@larsbliss2728]

Ya never find it when you need it and you constantly trip over it when ya don't.

[@Firearms101]

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[@davidtullar7774]

spent too much time talking about your vice. Turned off the video.