BROWNELLS HSS SEMI-AUTO PISTOL SIGHT BASE CUTTER

Upgrade your gunsmithing capabilities with the Brownells HSS Semi-Auto Pistol Sight Base Cutter, a precision-machined tool designed for cutting dovetails on 1911-style pistols and other semi-automatic handgun slides. Available in 60° and 65° shoulder configurations, this cutter is ideal for installing factory replacement sights and many popular aftermarket sight options that require precise dovetail dimensions.

Manufactured from durable High Speed Steel (HSS), this cutter is engineered to deliver accurate, repeatable results while maintaining excellent cutting performance. The intentionally undersized .330-inch cutting diameter allows multiple passes for a custom fit, accommodating variations in sight base dimensions and machining tolerances. Designed specifically for use in a milling machine, this cutter is an essential addition to any serious gunsmith's tooling inventory.

CAUTION: For use in milling machine only.

DO NOT EXCEED 700 rpm, HIGHER SPEED WILL BREAK TEETH.

FEATURES

• Durable High Speed Steel (HSS) construction
• Available in 60° and 65° dovetail shoulder angles
• Designed for semi-auto pistol sight installations
• Compatible with many 1911 Auto factory and aftermarket sights
• .330-inch cutting diameter for precision fitting
• Ideal for custom sight upgrades and firearm modifications
• Allows multiple-pass cutting for optimal sight fitment
• Precision-ground for consistent dovetail machining

SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Type: Sight Base Cutter
• Material: High Speed Steel (HSS)
• Available Angles: 60° or 65°
• Cutting Diameter: .330 Inches
• Overall Length: 2 Inches (5cm)
• Shank Diameter: 3/8 Inch (9.5cm)
• Application: Semi-Auto Pistol Sight Dovetail Cutting
• Machine Compatibility: Milling Machine

CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

Gunsmiths appreciate the Brownells HSS Semi-Auto Pistol Sight Base Cutter for its affordability, dependable cutting performance, and compatibility with common 1911 sight installations. Many users value the ability to achieve precise dovetail cuts while maintaining flexibility for custom fitting through controlled multi-pass machining.

Whether you're replacing factory sights or performing a custom pistol build, the Brownells HSS Semi-Auto Pistol Sight Base Cutter delivers the accuracy and durability needed for professional-quality sight installation work.