I have an 5.25" Precision in 45acp (that I also have a 460 Rowland conversion for). I put a Vortex Venom on and my only complaint is the time it takes to find the dot. I'm thinking if I put a taller (almost suppressor height) front sight on I'd be able to co-witness with the Venom rear sights, making it easier to find the dot. Only problem is finding a holster where that tall of a front sight will fit! Since I'm left eye/right hand, getting old, and can't for the life of me shoot iron sights with both eyes open, I love being able to do so with with the Venom. I found a company that makes one for the 9/40 but they have no plans on making one for the 45. Any one know where I could get one?
You may need a new holster too? But, maybe not?
On adjusting what's called the
"sight channel" - the grooved part of where the sights slide through holsters upper edge, the sight channel can usually be adjusted by an experienced holster manufacturer or another person experienced in holster modifications. It can be done or adjusted with leather and Kydex usually by adding a dowel or another instrument to stretch the material inside the sight channel.
How? One method for leather and
use at own risk, works well for me though. - After safely unloading the handgun.
On leather holsters for a typical example:
Dampen the leather holster with water, place
*correct size needed dowel for difference in sight channel needed,
(*Height, width and length) tape down the fitted dowel with *painters tape (*So as not to mark up guns finish) on barrel or slide between the front and rear sights, place gun into plastic bag and then slide gun with bag around it firmly into holster. Let holster set until dry in room temperature. Can take a few days to dry depending on circumstances, sunny days help. I dampen the whole holster for any possible cosmetic imperfections to blend in better and for some possible helpful stretch in other areas. IE: Surprisingly, leather is very soft and pliable when dampened enough. - Technique may sound more difficult than it is.
Note: Reworking a holster may void some existing manufacturers warranty's. Having them do any modifications beforehand may be the best option.