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Post by bushog on Mar 10, 2017 21:14:50 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever seen anybody posting about their fixed sight Freedom Arms revolvers on this forum.
Anybody even have one?
Love 'em...hate 'em?
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Post by keechikid on Mar 10, 2017 21:27:31 GMT -5
This is a topic relevant to my interests. I really like the clean look of a fixed sight revolver.
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Post by potatojudge on Mar 10, 2017 21:32:21 GMT -5
I like the look as well, and with the dovetail front sight and one load for your gun you don't lose a whole lot. Of course you can't mount optics as easily or cleanly, but for a dedicated iron sight gun the prices are right.
I would like to hear what people think of the sight picture. The rear notch seems nice and flat across the top unlike a Vaquero that is radiused.
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Post by mike454 on Mar 10, 2017 21:50:12 GMT -5
Mine has the dovetail sight but it's in the back. I like the idea of the ruggedness of the FA fixed sights, but it always seemed to me like the top strap could use a little more contour for best appearances.
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Post by bushog on Mar 10, 2017 23:56:09 GMT -5
Damn, I should have ordered one of those!!!!
Too late now....
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snappy
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Post by snappy on Mar 11, 2017 0:00:06 GMT -5
That is sweet!
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Post by jdpress on Mar 11, 2017 0:12:53 GMT -5
This is a Model 1997 in .45 Colt. It is a great carry gun and the 25 yard point of impact is right at the the sight picture with heavy, Ruger Blackhawk capable loads. The cartridges are loaded using a 255 grain Lee Round Nose Flat Point (RNFP) cast bullet over 11.2 Grains of Unique powder. The bullets are sized to .452 inches diameter and lubed with liquid Alox. Muzzle velocity is about 1,100 feet per second. This is a stiff round for this lightweight Freedom Arms revolver so it is not much fun to shoot at the range but it does provide a good sense of security out in the desert especially when close to the Southern border areas near Juarez City. It holsters very smoothly and it is my favorite carry single action in the West Texas and Southern New Mexico Chihuahuan Desert. J.D. Press     |
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Post by mike454 on Mar 11, 2017 0:39:06 GMT -5
Nice gun! Spent a night in Juarez years ago, you should really be carrying a pair.
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Post by bushog on Mar 11, 2017 13:44:14 GMT -5
Hey JD,
Do you have glare issues with the stainless front sight?
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Post by buckelliott on Mar 11, 2017 15:37:06 GMT -5
You can see in the photo above, the front sight has been scored across its face with a fine checkering file, which eliminates any glare.
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Post by sixshot on Mar 11, 2017 20:00:08 GMT -5
Had a fixed sight 10" 454 many years ago but just couldn't commit to it, I like adjustable sights. Looking back I wish I would have kept it, very accurate with my cast slugs. I had to size them .451" to get them to chamber, a .452" wouldn't fit. I think if I had narrowed the front sight & dialed it to one load I would probably still have it, scary accurate. Paid under $1000 for it & traded it for 5 new TC frames, 3 Encores & 2 TC's.
Dick
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Post by bunker45 on Mar 11, 2017 20:41:54 GMT -5
My 32 Maggie Fixed sight, 4-1/4" Barrel, jeweled hammer and trigger, Rounded Grip. Front sight filed for my favorite load. This one came with an ultra crisp action.  |
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Post by bunker45 on Mar 11, 2017 20:43:43 GMT -5
I am thinking of sending it back to Freedom Arms to have the Cylinder Fluted.
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Post by jdpress on Mar 12, 2017 8:41:22 GMT -5
Bush Hog:
Regarding your question about glare issues with the stainless steel front sight on the Model 97 fixed sight Freedom Arms revolver: Yes, there is a glare issue with the front sight if the sun is coming from the rear when shooting this single action, however, as Buck Elliott stated, the serrations reduce the glare so it is minimal and manageable during the rare times this occurs. The ease of holstering and unholstering this .45 Colt more than makes up for this very slight problem, plus I really enjoy look of the profile for this revolver.
J.D. Press
El Paso, Texas
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Post by bushog on Mar 12, 2017 12:12:06 GMT -5
Thanks JD...
As you said sometimes even this doesn't cut it too well, thus the question.
I've seen some SS serrated fronts that are sandblasted too and that can really help.
Alan is sand blasting a serrated front on a gun he's finishing up for me now. He's doing the rear too, says it really helps.
I like the profile of these guns too and the reality for me most of the time is once I settle on a load in a particular gun, I tend stick with it.
Mostly laziness I suppose....
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