Need Help: 8" S&W 629 Sight Options

[doc540]

I picked this up from a local ad tonight(!) and need some ideas.


I'd like to shoot silhouette matches with it and use the same gun in open and optic classes.

I use a custom front sight and rail on my 629 Classic and the Leupold Quick-Release rings work great.


So here's my question: Does anyone make a quick release system or a system with a "tunnel" so I can mount my Matchdot on the 8" 629 factory barrel mounts and still use the factory irons?

(crosses fingers and waits)

Thanks!

 

[doc540]

guess not......looks like I'll have to put it on the block

 

[Radagast]

Appears to be a Model 629 With Scope Mount, a special run of 4810 guns in 1989. It came with two sight bases and rings.

I've no idea if the original bases are still available, or if they are see through, but it can't hurt to phone S&W. Original product code for the gun was 163646.

Or try asking at www.smith-wessonforum.com

 

[Zaydok Allen]

La Rue and Yankee Hill make some QD mounts for AR type rifles. might do the trick.