.44 Flattop Bisley dilema

[Kurt]

So I took out my new 7 1/2" Flattop Bisley with a 250 grain load at just over 1000 fps and with the sight all the way down it was shooting one inch groups 1.5 to 2 inches high at fifteen yards. At 120 to 140 yards it was dead on. my question is should I live with it, send it to Ruger, or just mill the blade off and install a pin on blade? Is there another option I haven't thought of? I am hesitant to modify this one because this is one of the Shootists "mistake" guns.Thanks in advance.

Kurt

[Ken O'Neill]

You could use a lighter weight bullet to lower the point of impact. Try 200 gr.

[Lee Martin]

I'd go with a higher front sight. I never liked the idea of having to load light bullets to overcome that problem. Kinda defeats the purpose of shooting big-bores (especially since 240 - 250 grain is such a common weight in the Special).

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[cubrock]

Kurt,

This is pretty typical of the Shootist guns and the mistake guns. A 210 grain bullet is reported to be dead on by some who have shot them, like a Lyman 429215. I know Ruger has replaced some sights for people. To me, that doesn't do a thing to the collectibility of the gun.

[2 Dogs]

The 429215 GC is a superior 44 special bullet.

[whitworth]

Jul 11, 2011 8:02:52 GMT -5 Lee Martin said:

I'd go with a higher front sight. I never liked the idea of having to load light bullets to overcome that problem. Kinda defeats the purpose of shooting big-bores (especially since 240 - 250 grain is such a common weight in the Special).

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

I agree completely. I don't like the idea of compensating with a lighter bullet.

[robl]

call Ruger.

[avidreader]

I'm going through that right now with Ruger, I opted for the new sight blade, it's pinned in on mine because the firearm is stainless, the rear sight is also bunged up, the adjustment screw is protruding from the sight about 1/8", this I CANNOT tolerate.
I want it correct as it should be, just got off the phone with the service department and it will ship as soon as they get caught up on orders, they have been down for two wk's for inventory or some such. when I pay for a NEW firearm, especially one I've waited many years for them to make, I want the thing correct in all manner, or it just isn't worth having, but that's just me.

[tek4260]

Well is it going to be a collector or a shooter for you

Rather than wait on Ruger, I'd drill a small hole in the top of the sight and add a pin. Then add some Labmetal to it and file to shape. You will end up with a #5 style sight of sorts.

Of course thats just me. Several will disagree and it isn't the "proper" way to do it. But, it is quick, strong, and gives a good sight picture without going to "gunsmith" levels.

[hoover]

Use sixshots trick of building up the front sight with J B weld, file to shape, color black with magic marker. Remove with plyers, snaps right off, when done.

[Mossyrock]

Talk to Jim Stroh and have him install one of his front sights. The blades are interchangeable, and it is a better looking sight that the Ruger factory offering. That's the route I went. of course, I couldn't stop there, so I had him do his half-cock modification and a few other things. Next thing I knew, I had a full-blown custom sixgun. Funny how that happens...

[shadow]

Kurt ....... if you want a good lookin' replacement sight for your "shootist" mistake Biz, I give another thumbs up for Jim Stroh's super clean front sight kit with interchangeable ramp blades. Go to www.alphaprecisioninc.com.

Shadow

[Kurt]

Thanks for all the replies. I will try some 200's until I decide what to do. I am familiar with Stroh's front sight and like the lines but, don't want to go to that extent. I am leaning towards milling of the front blade and installing a pinned blade.

[blueroan]

+1 on Jim Stroh. I had him mill off the blade on my Old Model SUPER BLACKHAWK and pin in another blade...he also installed a BOWEN Target rear sight and did one of his superb action jobs. The man is a craftsman and true gentleman.