BFR sights

[bigwoolie]

I recently purchased a used Precision Center BFR from a guy. It is a .44mag, bisley grip with 7 1/2" bbl and a Bushnell scope. Its a beautiful piece. My problem is, no matter how many times Ive tried over the years, I just cant do a scoped handgun. Mostly because of portability on horseback, but there are other reasons as well.

So Ive removed the scope. I have a quality gunsmith here local who can drill and tap the barrel for a front sight of my choice. I can purchase SBH rear sights anywhere, and they fit BFR.

My idea is to either get a standard Ruger rear sight and buy a one-ragged-hole blade for it, or get a Bowen V-blade sight. Im really leaning more toward the Bowen. For the front, I want a gold bead. That setup seems to work best for my eyes.

Any advice? Especially choosing a front sight? Am I missing anything in my research? Any feedback and advice would be appreciated.

I have also posted this on another handgun forum I'm a member of. I'm new over here, so I hope this is OK.

[45MAN]

YOU CAN BUY ADJ. REAR SIGHTS FOR THE BFR FROM KAHR FIREARMS, THE PARENT CO. OF MRI, BUT THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK RIGHT NOW. THE SPRINGS SET UP IN A RUGER R/S (2 IN A STRAIGHT LINE, FRONT TO BACK) DIFFER FROM THE SPRINGS SET UP FOR A BFR (2 AT THE REAR, SIDE TO SIDE), PLUS BFR's DO NOT HAVE DIMPLES IN THE FRAME THAT THE SPRINGS GO IN TO. IF YOU PUT A BFR R/S ON A RUGER YOU SHUD EXPECT THAT IT WILL SHOOT WAY TOO HIGH AND YOU WILL HAVE TO FILE DOWN THE REAR SIGHT BLADE, SO I AM THINKING THAT A RUGER R/S ON A BFR MAY SHOOT WAY TOO LOW (?).

WHEN YOU DO TRY TO PUT A R/S ON THE BFR, SINCE THERE ARE NO DIMPLES (ROUND HOLES) IN THE FRAME TO SET THE SPRINGS IN, I USE SOMETHING LIKE  PETROLEUM JELLY TO HOLD THE SPRINGS IN THE REAR SIGHT BODY DIMPLES AS I MOUNT THE R/S.

[magnumwheelman]

I have a 2 Dogs front sight on my 500 JRH

[jgt]

2 dogs AKA Fermin Garza can fix you up with front sights and he will help you any way he can. He is a real gentleman to deal with.

[Snyd]

[bigwoolie]

Apr 19, 2020 6:53:08 GMT -5 45MAN said:

YOU CAN BUY ADJ. REAR SIGHTS FOR THE BFR FROM KAHR FIREARMS, THE PARENT CO. OF MRI, BUT THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK RIGHT NOW. THE SPRINGS SET UP IN A RUGER R/S (2 IN A STRAIGHT LINE, FRONT TO BACK) DIFFER FROM THE SPRINGS SET UP FOR A BFR (2 AT THE REAR, SIDE TO SIDE), PLUS BFR's DO NOT HAVE DIMPLES IN THE FRAME THAT THE SPRINGS GO IN TO. IF YOU PUT A BFR R/S ON A RUGER YOU SHUD EXPECT THAT IT WILL SHOOT WAY TOO HIGH AND YOU WILL HAVE TO FILE DOWN THE REAR SIGHT BLADE, SO I AM THINKING THAT A RUGER R/S ON A BFR MAY SHOOT WAY TOO LOW (?).

WHEN YOU DO TRY TO PUT A R/S ON THE BFR, SINCE THERE ARE NO DIMPLES (ROUND HOLES) IN THE FRAME TO SET THE SPRINGS IN, I USE SOMETHING LIKE  PETROLEUM JELLY TO HOLD THE SPRINGS IN THE REAR SIGHT BODY DIMPLES AS I MOUNT THE R/S.

Actually, the rear sight setup on this BFR is exactly a perfect match for the Ruger. Screw lineup, dimples and all.

[bigwoolie]

Apr 19, 2020 8:40:43 GMT -5 jgt said:

2 dogs AKA Fermin Garza can fix you up with front sights and he will help you any way he can. He is a real gentleman to deal with.

I will surely look him up. Thanks!

[firedude]

I have fiber optic fronts on my BFR's (and most of my other guns when possible). Really help these old eye's.

[whitworth]

The LPA adjustable rear sight that comes on factory BFRs are quite good, and they aren’t debilitatingly costly.

[44guru]

Apr 19, 2020 11:53:45 GMT -5 bigwoolie said:

Apr 19, 2020 6:53:08 GMT -5 45MAN said:

YOU CAN BUY ADJ. REAR SIGHTS FOR THE BFR FROM KAHR FIREARMS, THE PARENT CO. OF MRI, BUT THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK RIGHT NOW. THE SPRINGS SET UP IN A RUGER R/S (2 IN A STRAIGHT LINE, FRONT TO BACK) DIFFER FROM THE SPRINGS SET UP FOR A BFR (2 AT THE REAR, SIDE TO SIDE), PLUS BFR's DO NOT HAVE DIMPLES IN THE FRAME THAT THE SPRINGS GO IN TO. IF YOU PUT A BFR R/S ON A RUGER YOU SHUD EXPECT THAT IT WILL SHOOT WAY TOO HIGH AND YOU WILL HAVE TO FILE DOWN THE REAR SIGHT BLADE, SO I AM THINKING THAT A RUGER R/S ON A BFR MAY SHOOT WAY TOO LOW (?).

WHEN YOU DO TRY TO PUT A R/S ON THE BFR, SINCE THERE ARE NO DIMPLES (ROUND HOLES) IN THE FRAME TO SET THE SPRINGS IN, I USE SOMETHING LIKE  PETROLEUM JELLY TO HOLD THE SPRINGS IN THE REAR SIGHT BODY DIMPLES AS I MOUNT THE R/S.

Actually, the rear sight setup on this BFR is exactly a perfect match for the Ruger. Screw lineup, dimples and all.

[44guru]

The one I purchased did not match up they had the 2 springs side by side. They worked fine you had to be careful getting them in place, I have a Fermin Garza front sight it works great.

[2 Dogs]

Apr 18, 2020 19:27:19 GMT -5 bigwoolie said:

I recently purchased a used Precision Center BFR from a guy. It is a .44mag, bisley grip with 7 1/2" bbl and a Bushnell scope. Its a beautiful piece. My problem is, no matter how many times Ive tried over the years, I just cant do a scoped handgun. Mostly because of portability on horseback, but there are other reasons as well.

So Ive removed the scope. I have a quality gunsmith here local who can drill and tap the barrel for a front sight of my choice. I can purchase SBH rear sights anywhere, and they fit BFR.

My idea is to either get a standard Ruger rear sight and buy a one-ragged-hole blade for it, or get a Bowen V-blade sight. Im really leaning more toward the Bowen. For the front, I want a gold bead. That setup seems to work best for my eyes.

Any advice? Especially choosing a front sight? Am I missing anything in my research? Any feedback and advice would be appreciated.

I have also posted this on another handgun forum I'm a member of. I'm new over here, so I hope this is OK.

Sir, I can build you a custom front sight at any height or blade width you need. You can find me at fermincgarza.com

[bigwoolie]

Apr 19, 2020 13:19:28 GMT -5 2 Dogs said:

Apr 18, 2020 19:27:19 GMT -5 bigwoolie said:

I recently purchased a used Precision Center BFR from a guy. It is a .44mag, bisley grip with 7 1/2" bbl and a Bushnell scope. Its a beautiful piece. My problem is, no matter how many times Ive tried over the years, I just cant do a scoped handgun. Mostly because of portability on horseback, but there are other reasons as well.

So Ive removed the scope. I have a quality gunsmith here local who can drill and tap the barrel for a front sight of my choice. I can purchase SBH rear sights anywhere, and they fit BFR.

My idea is to either get a standard Ruger rear sight and buy a one-ragged-hole blade for it, or get a Bowen V-blade sight. Im really leaning more toward the Bowen. For the front, I want a gold bead. That setup seems to work best for my eyes.

Any advice? Especially choosing a front sight? Am I missing anything in my research? Any feedback and advice would be appreciated.

I have also posted this on another handgun forum I'm a member of. I'm new over here, so I hope this is OK.

Sir, I can build you a custom front sight at any height or blade width you need. You can find me at fermincgarza.com

Thank you, Sir. I have been trying to get on your sight the morning, but your server seems to be down. I will continue trying...

[2 Dogs]

Apr 19, 2020 13:41:35 GMT -5 bigwoolie said:

Apr 19, 2020 13:19:28 GMT -5 2 Dogs said:

Sir, I can build you a custom front sight at any height or blade width you need. You can find me at fermincgarza.com

Thank you, Sir. I have been trying to get on your sight the morning, but your server seems to be down. I will continue trying...

Let me see if I can paste the link: fermincgarza.com/

Or alternatively just PM your contact information including your phone number and I can text you pictures and perhaps introduce myself.
Fermin

[bigwoolie]

Time for an update. I got ahold of Mr Garza, and he made me a beautiful front sight. I highly recommed him, not only for his excellent work, but he really is a pleasure to work with.

Now I just have to get an opening at the gun smith for a drill-and-tap. I ordered a standard rear sight from Magnum Research, but they are still backordered. So I picked up a Ruger sight and installed it last night. It fit perfectly.

Hopefully, Ill have it at the range soon.