Whiskey Hicks Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I picked this little guy up on Friday, the same day I got a 1903 Colt Hammerless from a pard on here. I got this Zastava M70 pistol for about $270 and decided it’s going to be my carry when I take my ccw course in April. I was going to carry the Colt, but that deserves the antique treatment and a cozy life. In one of the pictures below you can see the cheap plastic target sight put on it to pass the import points system. I see some suggestions online to try to find the rear dovetail to put back on. In case I can’t, are there any other sight suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muley Gil SASS # 57795 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Considering how low the front sight is, if you are handy with tools, you can modify a Colt 1911 rear sight to fit the dovetail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Hicks Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, Muley Gil SASS # 57795 said: Considering how low the front sight is, if you are handy with tools, you can modify a Colt 1911 rear sight to fit the dovetail. I could probably find 1911 sights a lot easier than I could another M70 or Tokarev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 That M70 looks similar to a Bersa. You can see if Bersa sights may fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Hicks Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Marshal Hangtree said: That M70 looks similar to a Bersa. You can see if Bersa sights may fit. I’ll take it to the smith and see what he can wizard up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 If the Zastava is going to be your EDC, a front sight high enough to use with that rear sight doesn't seem to be a good idea. With what you've got there and the most common use of a self-defense gun, you'd probably be better off just getting rid of the sights altogether. It wouldn't make you feel all warm with tight groups at 15 yards, but a bit of practice just aiming along the top of the slide and you shouldn't have too much problem with making center-of-bad-guy at 7. EDit to clarify -- you'd be better off just using the slide, if you can't get a rear sight that works with the front sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joke 'um Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Take it off. Install a blank if the slot offends you. "In a fight, front sight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 @Muley Gil SASS # 57795 beat me to the 1911 suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary72 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 https://www.apexgunparts.com/makarov-pistol-rear-sight-size-6.html you will have to file the dove tail width from 6.2mm down to 4.8mm but not that hard to do cost is $6 plus shipping and tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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