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Post by desertminer on May 23, 2021 12:45:04 GMT -5
Just got the call from John Linebaugh that my revolver is close to being finished. I'm really looking forward to it! Last decision I have to make on it is what kind of front sight I want to have him put on. I have a choice between a regular ramped front sight, his rendition of the Keith #5 front sight, or a not-quite-vertical sight with a steeper face angle than the ramped front sight. I was curious if anyone here had mulled over the same decision and what decision you had come to. For reference the gun is a blued .500 Linebaugh with a 5.5 inch octagon barrel. Personally I'm leaning toward either the standard ramped or the Keith #5 style, but I'm all ears! This will be my first true custom.
I am also a new member here. I am a big fan of all things six-guns, and have enjoyed reading the various forum posts for years before joining.
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Post by potatojudge on May 23, 2021 12:55:56 GMT -5
"Keith #5 front sight, or a not-quite-vertical sight with a steeper face angle than the ramped front sight"
Either of those would be my choice. Standard ramp sights kinda grey out on me.
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Post by pacecars on May 23, 2021 12:56:02 GMT -5
I would go with one of Fermin’s front sights but that is just me
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Post by RDW on May 23, 2021 12:56:43 GMT -5
Welcome Sir.
If you like Cannons, you are going to love 500L. Especially built by the man who brought it to the table for all of us!
Still my personal Fave!
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Post by bearskinner on May 23, 2021 14:59:39 GMT -5
Agreed! Nothing like a handful of 500LINEBAUGH.
Load it up, or load it down, it does it all.
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Post by bigbrowndog on May 23, 2021 15:05:17 GMT -5
Always been partial to the steep faced front sight over a ramped front sight.
Trapr
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Post by kpb73 on May 23, 2021 15:39:24 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on May 23, 2021 15:41:54 GMT -5
Steep front.
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Post by jfo4 on May 23, 2021 15:54:20 GMT -5
Had the ramp on my first gun and the steep ramp on my custom order.
Prefer the steep ramp but haven’t tried his #5.
~Jason
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Post by desertminer on May 23, 2021 17:48:58 GMT -5
I appreciate all the responses so far! I have a BFR in .500 Linebaugh that I put a Fermin front sight on that I love. It has been handy to have around to practice shooting techniques to manage the recoil but I think I've gotten it down now. If I can figure out how I'll post a picture of the BFR. I will be at the shoot in June and John said it should be available for myself to shoot there so I'm really looking forward to that. I've never been to the shoot before so I'm looking forward to enjoying a few days with like minded folks and learning all I can.
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Post by desertminer on May 23, 2021 17:54:12 GMT -5
  My BFR in 500 Linebaugh with Fermin Garza front sight |
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Post by potatojudge on May 23, 2021 18:26:32 GMT -5
I'd like to point out how the top serration leaves a perfectly crisp undercut image and how all the serrations are impeccable. Fermin does it right where so many others do not.  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on May 23, 2021 18:36:57 GMT -5
My personal preference would be for a bit more parity between base and blade. The blade being that tall just looks out of place and disproportionate.
Trapr
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Post by Encore64 on May 23, 2021 18:37:08 GMT -5
I put them on all four of my BFRs, several Single Sixes and two Bearcats...
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Post by potatojudge on May 23, 2021 18:41:22 GMT -5
My personal preference would be for a bit more parity between base and blade. The blade being that tall just looks out of place and disproportionate. Trapr Nothing on a BFR looks right  Seriously nothing. But I agree, in general a sight base that comes up to the height of the top strap gives a good line. |
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