How do you remove the front sight on a Super Blackhawk?

RickE · August 9, 2010, 06:31 PM

I would like to put a set of Williams bright sights om my Ruger 7.5" (non hunter) Blackhawk, but can't see any way to remove the front blade sight. One member said there is a little pin to push in. None to be seen. It is about 10-12 years old.

Dfariswheel · August 9, 2010, 07:06 PM

As I recall, the Super Blackhawk front sight is permanently brazed on the barrel with a high temp brazing alloy.
This means it's not removable.

Some Ruger revolvers like the Redhawk have a front sight blade that can be removed by pressing a small pin.

Here's Brownell's Ruger section showing exploded view of the guns.
This shows the Super Blackhawk with the permanently attached sight.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/mid=1...ematics/Ruger_

RickE · August 9, 2010, 09:25 PM

Dfariswheel, thank you, I knew it was not as described on the one posting.

DnPRK · August 9, 2010, 10:44 PM

The front sight blades on the stainless versions are held in place by a tiny roll pin.

mete · August 10, 2010, 05:40 AM

The ss models used to be brazed on .I had someone ask me if I could repair one that had come off because of poor brazing. I told him yes but I couldn't garantee accuracy afterward.Ruger brazed them in a furnace.

dahermit · August 11, 2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

As I recall, the Super Blackhawk front sight is permanently brazed on the barrel with a high temp brazing alloy.
This means it's not removable.

Silver Solder (high temp). The sight may be removed but the heat required will burn off the bluing in that area.

August 9, 2010, 06:31 PM	#1
RickE Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 516	How do you remove the front sight on a Super Blackhawk? I would like to put a set of Williams bright sights om my Ruger 7.5" (non hunter) Blackhawk, but can't see any way to remove the front blade sight. One member said there is a little pin to push in. None to be seen. It is about 10-12 years old.

August 10, 2010, 05:40 AM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	The ss models used to be brazed on .I had someone ask me if I could repair one that had come off because of poor brazing. I told him yes but I couldn't garantee accuracy afterward.Ruger brazed them in a furnace. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

August 9, 2010, 07:06 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	As I recall, the Super Blackhawk front sight is permanently brazed on the barrel with a high temp brazing alloy. This means it's not removable. Some Ruger revolvers like the Redhawk have a front sight blade that can be removed by pressing a small pin. Here's Brownell's Ruger section showing exploded view of the guns. This shows the Super Blackhawk with the permanently attached sight. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/mid=1...ematics/Ruger_

August 9, 2010, 09:25 PM	#3
RickE Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 516	Dfariswheel, thank you, I knew it was not as described on the one posting.

August 9, 2010, 10:44 PM	#4
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	The front sight blades on the stainless versions are held in place by a tiny roll pin.