Ruger GP100 sights

rem44m · October 17, 2011, 10:48 PM

First of all this is the first time I've posted here so I apologize if it is in the wrong place. I purchased a GP100 not to long ago and I am in need of some good sights. I have plenty of revolvers but this is the first revolver that I have not been able to shoot as accurately as I'd like right after picking it up. I love this gun, it has every quality I was looking for except that the stock sights don't really work for me. I've looked at Bowen Rough Country sights and hi-vis sights and everything in between, I'd like to hear what others have found works for them so please comment. I'm also attracted to the "lockability" of the Rough Country sights.

And yes I have put multiple grains and brands of ammo through this bad boy but I still believe it's perfect match is still out there so I will be trying out different loads.

Thanks,
Matt

Viper225 · October 17, 2011, 11:26 PM

I have installed Marble Green fiber optic front sights on 3 Super RedHawks so far. They come in 3 sight heights. They work pretty well for me.

Bob

mellow_c · October 17, 2011, 11:44 PM

I just swapped out the front sight with a Red factory Ruger sight. It's much better than the black front sight. It's perfect for me.

WESHOOT2 · October 18, 2011, 03:04 AM

I (and wife: WESHOOT2) use stock rear sights. Hers still wears the stock front; mine wears a Millett orange-ramp front blade.
The Millett front blade is my preferred front sight; at one time I had five Redhawks all wearing that blade. My remaining pair wear them.

I tested the One Ragged Hole ghost-rings but found their OD too gross (ID matches my Caspian ghostring used on 1911s).
I tested the Marble fiber-optic front and found its OD too large.

Bowen offers superb choices. Check Brownells for other alternatives.

Single Six · October 18, 2011, 05:23 AM

My 4" GP wears night sights from Meprolight. They work great.

JGus · October 18, 2011, 03:41 PM

Midway USA has several different sights for the Ruger GP100.

ZEBRARANGER · October 18, 2011, 07:22 PM

I've been interested in the Williams Firesights for my GP100. This is what they look like on the GP100. Not my photo.

Noreaster · October 18, 2011, 07:33 PM

What are you looking for, target sight or more of a combat sight. Those William Fire Sights look real nice.

Eagleks · October 18, 2011, 09:00 PM

I just ordered the Hi-Viz front sight, so I'll let you know what I think of it.

The Williams Firesight above with that back sight, looks good. Resource ??

The Real Wyatt · October 18, 2011, 09:26 PM

I have the Williams Fire Sights on mine.
Love 'em.

thisisdenny · October 19, 2011, 12:16 AM

I like the meprolight night sights

rem44m · October 19, 2011, 05:45 PM

Thank you for the feedback I think I will try out the fire sights!

JWT · October 19, 2011, 05:56 PM

I put on a HiViz Piipe front sight that I ordered on line from Ruger. A snap to intall and worked great for me. I also had difficulty with the original fromt sight. They are about $27 in stock at Ruger

Eagleks · October 19, 2011, 10:42 PM

I ordered the Hi-Viz, but if it doesn't do it for me, I'll try the Williams. But, here's what I found when looking @ Brownells :

Willams Fire Sight (GP100)

Brownell # 962-602-160 ......... $49.95 (Discontinued by the Factory)

New version :

Brownell # 962-000-093 (Mfgr # 70958) .... $59.95. (BACK ORDERED).
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...ct/FIRE-SIGHTS

October 17, 2011, 10:48 PM	#1
rem44m Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 171	Ruger GP100 sights First of all this is the first time I've posted here so I apologize if it is in the wrong place. I purchased a GP100 not to long ago and I am in need of some good sights. I have plenty of revolvers but this is the first revolver that I have not been able to shoot as accurately as I'd like right after picking it up. I love this gun, it has every quality I was looking for except that the stock sights don't really work for me. I've looked at Bowen Rough Country sights and hi-vis sights and everything in between, I'd like to hear what others have found works for them so please comment. I'm also attracted to the "lockability" of the Rough Country sights. And yes I have put multiple grains and brands of ammo through this bad boy but I still believe it's perfect match is still out there so I will be trying out different loads. Thanks, Matt

October 18, 2011, 03:04 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	what works on my pair I (and wife: WESHOOT2) use stock rear sights. Hers still wears the stock front; mine wears a Millett orange-ramp front blade. The Millett front blade is my preferred front sight; at one time I had five Redhawks all wearing that blade. My remaining pair wear them. I tested the One Ragged Hole ghost-rings but found their OD too gross (ID matches my Caspian ghostring used on 1911s). I tested the Marble fiber-optic front and found its OD too large. Bowen offers superb choices. Check Brownells for other alternatives. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 18, 2011, 05:23 AM	#5
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	My 4" GP wears night sights from Meprolight. They work great. __________________ Seen on a bumper sticker: "Exercise. Eat right. Take vitamins. Die anyway."

October 17, 2011, 11:26 PM	#2
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	I have installed Marble Green fiber optic front sights on 3 Super RedHawks so far. They come in 3 sight heights. They work pretty well for me. Bob

October 17, 2011, 11:44 PM	#3
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	I just swapped out the front sight with a Red factory Ruger sight. It's much better than the black front sight. It's perfect for me.

October 18, 2011, 03:41 PM	#6
JGus Member Join Date: October 13, 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 15	Midway USA has several different sights for the Ruger GP100.

October 18, 2011, 07:22 PM	#7
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	I've been interested in the Williams Firesights for my GP100. This is what they look like on the GP100. Not my photo.

October 18, 2011, 07:33 PM	#8
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	What are you looking for, target sight or more of a combat sight. Those William Fire Sights look real nice.

October 18, 2011, 09:00 PM	#9
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 575	I just ordered the Hi-Viz front sight, so I'll let you know what I think of it. The Williams Firesight above with that back sight, looks good. Resource ??

October 18, 2011, 09:26 PM	#10
The Real Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2006 Location: South Central KY Posts: 339	I have the Williams Fire Sights on mine. Love 'em.

October 19, 2011, 12:16 AM	#11
thisisdenny Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Posts: 4	I like the meprolight night sights

October 19, 2011, 05:45 PM	#12
rem44m Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 171	Thank you for the feedback I think I will try out the fire sights!

October 19, 2011, 05:56 PM	#13
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	I put on a HiViz Piipe front sight that I ordered on line from Ruger. A snap to intall and worked great for me. I also had difficulty with the original fromt sight. They are about $27 in stock at Ruger

October 19, 2011, 10:42 PM	#14
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 575	I ordered the Hi-Viz, but if it doesn't do it for me, I'll try the Williams. But, here's what I found when looking @ Brownells : Willams Fire Sight (GP100) Brownell # 962-602-160 ......... $49.95 (Discontinued by the Factory) New version : Brownell # 962-000-093 (Mfgr # 70958) .... $59.95. (BACK ORDERED). http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...ct/FIRE-SIGHTS