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Seahawk,
Some Hi-Powers have slotted front sights some are soldered on. Always possible to find some body who knows what they are doing to mill in a dovetail for a front sight of your choice.
Best advice is to give Brownells a call on their tech line. Best to have pistol in hand and able to answer their questions.
If you are going to file it I’d recommend some vice jaws (either rubber or soft pine) and a couple of layers of rags to prevent scratching the finish. Use a fine single cut file. Do the math to get an idea of how much to cut but with the rear sight at least one turn off of bottom so you keep some adjustment. Use either a depth mike or at least a dial caliper to keep track and sneak up on it as it’s easier to remove than add.
For cold blue I recommend 44/40, from Brownells. Make the sight is absolutely clean of oil etc. and do not use a silicone cloth the bare steel on the way home. Recommend cleaning with both TSP and acetone. Use a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on high to pre-heat and cure. Go for multiple coats. It will not last as well as regular bluing.
If you have access to blast cabinet the alternative to refinish either the slide or whole pistol in one of the better paints. Cerakote for non-pitted thinner finish and Moly for the rougher metal. Both cure in the oven so either need an understanding CInC house or or get a small toaster over for a pistol. Again call Brownells tech guys for specific advice.
S/F, FOG
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