BROWNELLS - Carbide Lo-Mount Sight Base Cutter

BROWNELLS 1911 CARBIDE DOVETAIL SIGHT BASE CUTTER

The Brownells 1911 Carbide Dovetail Sight Base Cutter is purpose-built for cutting the sight base slots required to install Wichita and Novak Lo-Mount 1911 Auto sights. Designed specifically for custom 1911 pistol work, this precision cutter creates accurate dovetail cuts while compensating for normal sight base and machining tolerances. Its slightly undersized profile allows for final fitting adjustments, helping gunsmiths achieve a precise, professional installation.

Manufactured from solid carbide, this cutter is significantly harder and longer-lasting than traditional HSS cutters, making it ideal for use on hardened Colt factory slides and other hardened steel handgun components. Brownells recommends using a 1/4" carbide end mill to remove the bulk of the material before making the final dovetail cut. For gunsmiths performing custom 1911 sight installations, this specialized cutter delivers the durability and precision required for repeatable, factory-quality results.

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Type: 1911 Dovetail Sight Base Cutter
• Material: Solid Carbide
• Shoulder Angle: 65°
• Overall Length: 2" (5.0cm)
• Shank Diameter: 1/2" (12.7mm)
• Cutter Diameter: 0.495" (12.6mm)
• Application: Wichita & Novak Lo-Mount 1911 Sight Installation
• Machine Requirement: Milling Machine

For gunsmiths performing custom 1911 sight installations, the Brownells 1911 Carbide Dovetail Sight Base Cutter delivers the precision, durability, and consistency needed to produce professional-grade Novak and Wichita Lo-Mount sight cuts.