It seems that most full size revolvers are now made with adjustable sights only. Personally, I've grown rather fond of the fixed sight variety. So, can the adjustable sight on a Smith, for example, be removed, the sight channel opened up and regulated, and the front sight rib removed?
Converting adjustable sight revolver to fixed sights?
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Buzz, you're the first person that I know of to ask. Usually, they want to go the other way.
Assuming that what you suggest could be done, the front sight height would be an issue.
S&W still makes their M&P (Models 10, 13, 65, etc.) as fixed sight guns. If you want a .44 or .45, might better look for an old one!
Hey: pop over to www.smith-wessonforum.com and hit the forum for revolvers made from 1857-1945. Then click on the thread for the Triple Lock shipped in 1912. Photos: isn't that a TERRIFIC gun? WOW, I wish they still made 'em that well, but of modern steels and heat-treatment!
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Assuming that what you suggest could be done, the front sight height would be an issue.
S&W still makes their M&P (Models 10, 13, 65, etc.) as fixed sight guns. If you want a .44 or .45, might better look for an old one!
Hey: pop over to www.smith-wessonforum.com and hit the forum for revolvers made from 1857-1945. Then click on the thread for the Triple Lock shipped in 1912. Photos: isn't that a TERRIFIC gun? WOW, I wish they still made 'em that well, but of modern steels and heat-treatment!
Lone Star
I recently picked up a 13 and a Brazilian contract 1917, which is what got me thinking. I've found that with most .44 or .45 revolvers, the sight picture is a bit elevated due to the adjustable sights, so I can't get my usual hold. With the fixed sights, that problem doesn't exist. Thus, my interest.
I'm looking for a Model 58 right now, and I'd love to find two of them, one for conversion into a .45 Colt/.45 ACP carry job.
I'm looking for a Model 58 right now, and I'd love to find two of them, one for conversion into a .45 Colt/.45 ACP carry job.
Sounds like you've got some good guns there!
For what it may be worth, I once shot an M58 with smooth Pearlite grips and with full .41 loads, it was probably the nastiest-kicking revolver that I've ever fired! Certainly, worse than my M29 .44 Mag.
Lone Star
P.S. I handled at a gun show - but didn't fire -an M58 that the late Maj. George Nonte, a once-prolific gun writer, converted to .45 Colt. It had a letter from him, too. I read the article in which he featured that gun. So, it can be done.
For what it may be worth, I once shot an M58 with smooth Pearlite grips and with full .41 loads, it was probably the nastiest-kicking revolver that I've ever fired! Certainly, worse than my M29 .44 Mag.
Lone Star
P.S. I handled at a gun show - but didn't fire -an M58 that the late Maj. George Nonte, a once-prolific gun writer, converted to .45 Colt. It had a letter from him, too. I read the article in which he featured that gun. So, it can be done.
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VictorLouis
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I've noticed this, myself.
When you remove the adj. sight from a S&W, the resulting channel makes for a huge, easy to see, fixed rear sight. The front sight would no doubt have to be altered for elevation, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. You may lose some accuracy, due to the wide channel, but I don't see how it would be any worse than the 'express' sights that are becoming popular.
When you remove the adj. sight from a S&W, the resulting channel makes for a huge, easy to see, fixed rear sight. The front sight would no doubt have to be altered for elevation, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. You may lose some accuracy, due to the wide channel, but I don't see how it would be any worse than the 'express' sights that are becoming popular.
CTgunteacher
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Buzz,
Cylinder and Slide offers an "Extreme Duty" fixed sight, that converts an adjustable-sighted revolver to fixed. Check it out at www.cylinder-slide.com/sites.htm. Looking at the photos, I'm not sure this will lower your sight height, but it might be worth a look.
Mike
Cylinder and Slide offers an "Extreme Duty" fixed sight, that converts an adjustable-sighted revolver to fixed. Check it out at www.cylinder-slide.com/sites.htm. Looking at the photos, I'm not sure this will lower your sight height, but it might be worth a look.
Mike
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Buzz, what revolvers other than a M58 were you interested in?
In K frame there are 10's,13's, 64's, 65's. In N frame, other than the 58 you might find a S&W M520. These were the same as M28's but with fixed sights,4" 357mag. I forgot how many were built for the NYSP who then cancelled the contract. You can find them though.
In K frame there are 10's,13's, 64's, 65's. In N frame, other than the 58 you might find a S&W M520. These were the same as M28's but with fixed sights,4" 357mag. I forgot how many were built for the NYSP who then cancelled the contract. You can find them though.
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FWIW, you can drive down to Louisville and get a Bowen conversion done. Jim Stroh in Atlanta may do some of these conversions as well.
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buzz_knox....
I've done that very modification on a 625
I also shortened the barrel to 3.5" which made for a very slick and snag-free "N" frame.
I had a local machine shop mill a 1/8" 'keyway' for the front sight and used a 'friction' fit blade in it.
The resulting sight picture was a bit 'coarse', but shot as well as the original adj. to 25 yards. It was, as someone has said, not much different than the 'express' sights being offered.
I've done that very modification on a 625
I also shortened the barrel to 3.5" which made for a very slick and snag-free "N" frame.
I had a local machine shop mill a 1/8" 'keyway' for the front sight and used a 'friction' fit blade in it.
The resulting sight picture was a bit 'coarse', but shot as well as the original adj. to 25 yards. It was, as someone has said, not much different than the 'express' sights being offered.
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