Size of Dovetail on 92?

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bandog
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Size of Dovetail on 92?

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Can anyone tell me if the new 92's have a .375 or .390 dovetail ? Getting ready to order the Skinner peep and want to get the right one. I thought I'd remove and check it last night ( left to right ) even put Kroil oil on first, wouldn't budge. I'll try putting in the vise next time.
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Re: Size of Dovetail on 92?

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I have a 2012 year production M92, it is a Stainless .357 with a 16" barrel. I ordered the.390 and was able to fit it with just a little filing. I used a triangular finishing file & it took about 30 minutes of going slow and checking for clearance. I love the Skinner Sight on mine.
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Re: Size of Dovetail on 92?

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bandog wrote:Can anyone tell me if the new 92's have a .375 or .390 dovetail ? Getting ready to order the Skinner peep and want to get the right one. I thought I'd remove and check it last night ( left to right ) even put Kroil oil on first, wouldn't budge. I'll try putting in the vise next time.
They may have used blue or purple locktite on it. Hit it with the torch for just a minute and it should tap right out.
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Re: Size of Dovetail on 92?

Post by bandog »

Thanks for the reply, glad to hear you like the skinner.
And I'll try the torch next, always nice to have advise.
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