Fitting a rib to a 1911

Background - I have a Kimber TLE II (yes, yes - I know - I was younger and stupid) which Dave Salyer somehow managed to make into a decent wad gun. Prior to his expert touch the local gunsmith fitted a frame mount for a red dot. I've never really been happy with it, it's always managed to move very slightly no matter how tight the screws are (if I use any more locktite they'll give me shares in the company) and I've finally had enough. Once KC put a new trigger in at Perry the mount is now the top of the irritation list.

What I think I'd like is a 45 version of the combo rib I have on my Marvel - i.e. a slide mount which gives me the iron sight option for backup / practice.

Rather than repeat the mistakes of yester year I thought that this time I'd solicit some expert input to the decision.

So - recommendations please for selection of rib/mount (I'll continue to use my matchdot) and reliable smith to fit it.

Thanks
Derek

This sorta kinda does what you are asking. If the scope or mount fails you can be shooting iron sights in a couple of minutes by removing 3 little screws and the 2 big ones on the dot.

There are more picture further down in the list here under. " Is your RO hardball or wad"

Rock River makes a "Bullseye rib" with iron sights.  I have one I would sell for 75 shipped.

I'll take it!

kc.crawford.7 wrote:I'll take it!

Getting to a keyboard that early on a Sunday is cheating.  

OK - now I know how much you paid for it - how much would you charge to fit it?

Let me look at it. I think I'm going to have to replace the elevation screw. But to answer your question just drill and tap would be $40.00. Lighten the rib would add another $75.00.

OK - pm sent.