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Offline Medic0422

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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2016, 05:25:28 PM »
Thanks B I re-read it this afternoon after some sleep and it made a bit more sense. Thanks for speaking up though.

Danno if your around I'd love to hear how this worked for you.
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Offline danno_man

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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2016, 09:00:41 PM »
Just got in, had to work today, and don't have a free day until next Friday, so no range report yet :(

The 10-8 sight is a direct fit.  Doing the math, the POA/POI should be pretty spot on now (my POI was low as well)

Been watching ZR Tactical to see if they released the front sight.  Nothing yet.
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2016, 02:23:00 AM »
Thanks for the info Danno, I checked 10-8 and found the low mount Novak rear. Plus your calculations are similar to min. At 15 yards im about 2.5 inches low. So this seems like a good fit. I'll order the 10-8 and see if I can get my rear sights off.
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #33 on: May 23, 2016, 10:33:26 AM »
5 shots, ~15yards, hand-held.
First shot was the lower one.
.325" 10-8 1911 Novak rear sight, factory front.


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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #34 on: May 23, 2016, 04:32:51 PM »
Sweet....and we're you using 147gr ammo?
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #35 on: May 23, 2016, 04:44:10 PM »
MG 124jhp

I need to work up a load for this, as I  will have to load shorter than I do for my Accu Shadow. 
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #36 on: May 23, 2016, 05:06:37 PM »
That's great....so MG 124gr is pretty much POA= POI now?

BTW Danno_man - nice shooting!
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #37 on: May 23, 2016, 06:18:40 PM »
Yep, pretty much POA/POI


Thanks. 
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #38 on: May 23, 2016, 06:42:29 PM »
Quote from: danno_man on May 23, 2016, 06:18:40 PM
Yep, pretty much POA/POI


Thanks.
Did you have to shim up the rear sight? I have read on other forums where they had to shim up the Novak sights to fit the Sphinx dove tail. If I read correctly you didn't need to use the sight pusher when putting the new sight in. Did it just slide right in or did it require tapping in with a hammer (light or heavy taps?)?
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #39 on: May 23, 2016, 07:05:07 PM »
No need to shim, slid right in. 

Used loctite on the dovetail, and on the set screw. 

If it becomes an issue, I'll dimple part of the dovetail to prevent slipping.

I'm waiting for a thinner (fiber optic) front sight to come out, as its larger than what I'm used to.
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Offline rhart

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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #40 on: May 23, 2016, 07:16:33 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. I ordered a Novak adjustable sight for one of my Sphinx's and it was too loose for my comfort so I didn't install it. I over ground on a sight once and it wasn't snug enough and it kept coming loose. A little peening took care of it.
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Musashi:
- In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance. (situational awareness).
- You can only fight the way you practice.
- If you do not control the enemy, the enemy will control you.

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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #41 on: May 23, 2016, 07:19:29 PM »
Quote from: rxer311 on April 13, 2016, 04:17:51 PM
I finally got my Sphinx back from the factory and got it out the the range.  I love the feel and function of the pistol but I really HATE the factory sights.  I am consistently getting a POI that is 2-3" low at 7-10 yards.  I am attributing it to the poor sight picture I get with the sights, as I do not have that problem with my P07 (which I actually sold to fund this pistol).  I am familiar and comfortable with a 3 dot setup and I don't like the blacked out rear sight.

I don't necessarily need night sights, but would like a 3 dot setup for this pistol.  I can not find anything that fits the Sphinx SDP, at least that I can find.  Has anybody tried any other sights that have worked?

Thanks!

I too have a problem getting a good sight picture with the Sphinx rear sight letting too much light around them. Do you use a six O'clock hold?
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Musashi:
- In all forms of strategy, it is necessary to maintain the combat stance in everyday life and to make your everyday stance your combat stance. (situational awareness).
- You can only fight the way you practice.
- If you do not control the enemy, the enemy will control you.

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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #42 on: May 26, 2016, 09:58:38 PM »
Danno, thanks for the update man. I'll be giving this a try also. Thanks again
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #43 on: June 11, 2016, 11:20:16 PM »
I spoke with and ordered two of their front F.O.  THey are expecting to package them this Monday, Tuesday and ship after that.  You can back order on their site and may ship from this latest batch.
Chris
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Re: Sights for Sphinx SDP Compact?
« Reply #44 on: June 13, 2016, 10:55:15 AM »
Has anyone replaced the front sight?  How hard is it to remove the screw that holds it in? Any help is appreciated. 
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