Aggie01
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Post by Aggie01 on Jun 29, 2015 19:41:09 GMT -5
I have it on good authority (JRH) that Kensight (formerly Champion) will be adding a blackhawk rear sight using their tried & true Elliason sights as a starting point.
Price point is expected to be the same as the Elliason (currently $66).
If a Quinn were to call JRH, he might get his hands on a prototype for review even sooner than us mere mortals...
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Post by Cholla on Jun 29, 2015 20:18:15 GMT -5
What sets these sights apart from the factory sights? I like the convenience of adjustable sights, but much prefer the ruggedness of fixed sights.
Cholla
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COR
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Post by COR on Jun 30, 2015 7:37:30 GMT -5
Cholla, A Bowen Rough Country sight answers your question. On a hunting gun, not much out there that is more rugged.
Glad to hear the news about Kensight.
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Post by whitworth on Jun 30, 2015 7:56:50 GMT -5
I have it on good authority (JRH) that Kensight (formerly Champion) will be adding a blackhawk rear sight using their tried & true Elliason sights as a starting point. Price point is expected to be the same as the Elliason (currently $66). If a Quinn were to call JRH, he might get his hands on a prototype for review even sooner than us mere mortals... I already have a request in.......  |
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Post by AxeHandle on Jun 30, 2015 10:03:43 GMT -5
While I have no insight into Champion or their connection to Elliason, I know that bullseye shooters have used the Kensight since at least the 70s. A high quality sight, the equal of the Bomar, the Kensight significant claim to fame was that their elevation screw was self contained. It did not require that the slide be D&T like the Bomar did. Made for a taller rear sight that also usually included a need for a taller front sight. The Elliason from the same period was seen on the Colt Gold Cup and could be special ordered on the Python. Made for a better target sight than the Colt Accro but the Elliason was known for being fragile.
Recently looked at the Kensight product for the Glock platform. It made for a very tall and pretty much a competition only sight.
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Post by foxtrapper on Jun 30, 2015 11:01:32 GMT -5
While I have no insight into Champion or their connection to Elliason, I know that bullseye shooters have used the Kensight since at least the 70s. A high quality sight, the equal of the Bomar, the Kensight significant claim to fame was that their elevation screw was self contained. It did not require that the slide be D&T like the Bomar did. Made for a taller rear sight that also usually included a need for a taller front sight. The Elliason from the same period was seen on the Colt Gold Cup and could be special ordered on the Python. Made for a better target sight than the Colt Accro but the Elliason was known for being fragile. Recently looked at the Kensight product for the Glock platform. It made for a very tall and pretty much a competition only sight. Axe what rear adjustable competition sight do you recommend for a standard dovetail on a 1911? |
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Post by jsh on Jun 30, 2015 11:57:00 GMT -5
I have a ken sight on something around here. It is as good as a bomar as I recall. Positive clicks and repeatable. The Bowen target made a lot of difference in my scores with my 357 max Blackhawk.
I have wondered if the ken sight is from ken light? He made a lot of IHMSA sights and they were all top quality equipment.
Jeff
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Post by AxeHandle on Jun 30, 2015 16:23:28 GMT -5
Before Bomar went away they were my only choice.. I think there are some good Bomar copies out there today.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 20:03:44 GMT -5
have a kensight elliason on my abilene. it is every bit as good as the bowen target sight. this is good news.
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jsh
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Post by jsh on Jul 12, 2015 8:23:00 GMT -5
Anyone hear anything on this? I have a couple of itches that need scratched.
Is there a good source for a front sight for a Bisley hunter. I get disgusted when I have an excellent shooter and then have sights that are not worth a hoot.
Jeff
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 12, 2015 9:23:04 GMT -5
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Post by jsh on Aug 10, 2015 13:39:36 GMT -5
Any of you gents heard anything new on the rear sights?
Jeff
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Post by jsh on Sept 27, 2015 17:07:37 GMT -5
Anything yet?
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Post by Markbo on Oct 18, 2015 11:05:00 GMT -5
Stan what rear sight are you using with that front?
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Post by AxeHandle on Oct 19, 2015 15:34:22 GMT -5
My hunters still wear the original rear sight. I actually scope them when I shoot them.
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