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Rossi M720 fixed sight update

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Well. I found an issue with my M720. The forcing cone is starting to splinter. Not a crack, but the cone is chipping. It is from the revolver being out of time, and the bullet hitting the cone.

All is not lost.
M&M Gunsmithing to the rescue!
These are smiths from the Alexandria, VA Rossi shop from my understanding. Rossi/Taurus recommended them to fix the revolver.

I have a replacement barrel from Numrich, but it is an adjustable model barrel. It is in good shape, and I have it in hand. I spoke to M&M about finding the original barrel, and was told what I already knew. Good luck in finding it. :)
I am sending the revolver into M&M to have the timing fixed, the new barrel put on, and here is the best part...They are going to cut the barrel to look like the fixed sight profile, and install a night sight front blade. Then they are going to bead blast the stainless.

It should come back in great shape. I have read good things about this shop, and the person I spoke with is very knowledgeable and polite.
This is the revolver that I want to carry. I want a strong framed .44 Special, and I will pay the extra cost to get it fixed proper, and add a few nice additions. The trigger pull is just smooth, and the accuracy is really good. It just needs a little tender care to put it back into 100% working order.

I am expecting that it will be a very nice shooting, and a very good looking revolver when it gets back. I will put up pictures when I get it back.
 
I have 2 Taurus 441's in 44 special. Made by the same people. It sounds like yours is just as sweet as mine. Sure glad your getting it fixed and will be happy.

I have a friend here on THR, corner pocket, who just bought a 720. He is excited about his. Hope it works for him also.
 
Does your buddy have the fixed or adjustable model? I was glad to find the fixed model because the barrel and sights are tapered in a way that it will not snag on clothing.

I have a picture from another website that I am sending to M&M for a reference of how I would like the bead blast to look.
I'd carry a .45 ACP revolver if there was a good one for under $900.00. Also, I am setup to load for .44 Magnum, so loading for the .44 Special will not be an additional cost.

My revolver might last forever if I just had the timing fixed, but why not go ahead and get it completely setup the way I want. This will be my first Gunsmith customization to a firearm. I am excited to see how it turns out.

Here is the pic I am sending to M&M. Of course my revolver will not have the wood grips. These pictures came from Google images.
 

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Glad to hear the 720 will be repaired.

No matter the weight of the .44 Special slug, it's going to whump something. :)
 
You have got to post pics!

I love the idea of a tuned, custom 720; glad you found a good 'smith who works on them!
 
UPDATE! Gun is finished, and ready to be shipped

Well I got the pictures back from M&M. I didn't get the fiber front sight. The measurements wouldn't add up to shoot POA.

Here is a pic that was sent to me, and I will be posting more pics when I receive the revolver. I am glad the M720 is back in use!
 

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I own a 720 as well. It is the fixed sight version also. But I changed the bobbed hammer out for one with a spur. I just like it better that way. It is my main ccw weapon. Love carrying it. Love to shoot it. It has a super smooth action. Flawless. I load my own for practice. 200gr lead roundnose. For defense, I shoot Blazer Gold Dots. There are nio flies on this weapon.
 
Very nice! That doesn't look like a night sight. Are they going to swap out sight blades before sending it to you?
 
I put this in my post.

I didn't get the fiber front sight. The measurements wouldn't add up to shoot POA
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He didn't have one that would measure up. So we left it off. Not a big deal.

My guess is that there was a lot of material that had to be removed from the target barrel to make this profile. I asked that he make the blade shoot poa/poi to 25 yards. So he might have did the math, and cut the blade for what I asked him to do. If the smith didn't have a front sight blade that would fit hose specifications that is fine. I will put a Crimson Trace or the like on it, and go about my business.
I have another picture where you can see the crack in the forcing cone. The smith took a target barrel, and cut it to profile the fixed sight model, and then bead blasted the revolver. .
 
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I put this in my post.
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Oh jeez. I guess just demonstrated my early morning reading skills! Lesson learned. no posting before coffee.

I'd love to see more pics when you have it in hand. I think that would be a wonderful carry gun! Congrats on getting that work done.
 
It is okay.. I haven't had any either, and I have been up since 04:30. What am I thinking. I need to go get some. Here's to us getting some coffee!
 
Isn't the M720 just a fine looking firearm. I really like the fixed sight model. She has a better trigger than any Smith I have had the pleasure. I know that Smith guys will dispute that, but I am telling you this thing is smooth as a babies bottom. If not better it is just as good.

Now to get a shoulder rig, and an in the waist band setup. It's a little heavy for the pocket. Especially when loaded up with five rounds of Forty-Four Special.
 
Dan Shideler, in Gun Digest 2011,page 277, has the 720 as a "jewel". 4 paragraphs on why he says so. It's under " Editor's Picks".

You and he would be right. :)
 
 
I saw a 720 for sale in a NC gunstore yesterday...3'' fixed sights, spurless hammer. The sticker price was $375.

It was definitely rough around the edges but would have probably looked much better with a bead blast job or time spent with a Scotch Bright Pad.
 
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