I have a Colt series 70 1911 (45 acp) Government Model. The problem with it is that it has the "Government Issue" fixed sights that, for my 56 year old eyes, are becoming very difficult to see. A gunsmith to whom I brought it to see about aftermarket sights, said I had something of a collector's item and I would significantly reduce its value by having the stake-on front sight removed, a dovetail cut, and aftermarket sights installed. What is your opinion of my options? Can a new slide with better sights be fitted to my frame? Do I say to heck with collector's value and have the dovetail cut and new sights fitted? Should I just trade it in on a whole new 1911?
Thanks for your time.
Jeffrey