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Post by cas on Jan 1, 2020 13:11:39 GMT -5
Not the parts to make them, and not "off the shelf" ones.
Dave Clements has been my go to for fiber optic front sights for Rugers and Freedom Arms. With him stepping back, I'm wondering where to turn.
I'd also like a gold bead sight done. I while back I tried getting one done from someone and I guess there was a communication mix up. Ended up with a gold face added rather than a bead.
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Post by zeus on Jan 1, 2020 13:35:03 GMT -5
Reach out to Bobby Tyler.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jan 1, 2020 13:56:56 GMT -5
Yep. Matt at Tyler Gun Works crafted a fine gold bead front sight for my 1939 S&W K-22.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 1, 2020 14:23:12 GMT -5
Sixshots offers his front sight with FO, it’s a good one for Ruger pin ins.
Trapr
also, NECG/Recknagel offer some really good solid choices for sights utilizing a 3/8” dovetail
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Post by contender on Jan 5, 2020 10:31:17 GMT -5
At one time,, Hi-Viz offered a fiber optic front sight for Rugers. Maybe?  |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 7, 2020 11:34:21 GMT -5
What exactly are you going to put these on? I have a Novak Gold Bead and a Novak Night sight on my GP 100s. Here's a pic of the MC with factory OEM (Novak).  |
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Post by nicholst55 on Jan 7, 2020 23:41:25 GMT -5
Take a look at SDM Fabricating. They may have something that you can use, although they primarily offer front sights for S&W revolvers and 1911s. sdmfabricating.com/ |
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Post by zeus on Jan 9, 2020 9:11:24 GMT -5
I may drill a few this next week for FO installs. I'll see what we can come up with, you have me curious now  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 9, 2020 9:43:38 GMT -5
Zeus, I’d drill for the small FO rod, instead of the larger stuff that normally gets used. It allows for the shooter to still clearly see the edges of the front sight blade but provides enough glow for low light......just my 2cents.
Trapr
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Post by zeus on Jan 9, 2020 10:09:14 GMT -5
Preferred diameter? I’ll look today and see what we can find available
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 9, 2020 10:15:59 GMT -5
I’m at work till noon, I can get you a FO diameter this afternoon.
.065 comes to mind, but I’ll double check.
Trapr
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Post by zeus on Jan 9, 2020 10:20:17 GMT -5
I see them all the way down to .019 readily available
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Post by sixshot on Jan 9, 2020 14:33:58 GMT -5
The one's I have are either .090" or .100" for the pinned Rugers. I also have one of Gary Reeders gold bead front sights & a V notch rear blade if someone needs one.
Dick
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 9, 2020 17:08:46 GMT -5
Man am I glad I didn’t go with my memory. I measured .040 for the thinnest and .058 for the thickest and still nice and thin to allow clear edges of the front sight. It’s the blob of melted material when you’re done that makes it cover the blade, not the actual rod thickness.
Trapr
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Post by zeus on Jan 9, 2020 17:16:36 GMT -5
So do we want to go a little smaller than the .04 so that when we pull, it won't be wider than the blade? May be worth a shot...
GS
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