Dan Wesson sight

mdlowry · October 27, 2002, 01:55 AM

I picked up a Dan Wesson .357 a while back. On the first range trip, I needed to adjust the sights. I was able to adjust the windage, but it didn't click into place. It seemed somewhat loose. I didn't bring an allen wrench with me and was unable to adjust elevation. By the time I was almost out of ammo, I was able to borrow one. I think that I may not have enought travel on the elevation, but ran out of ammo.

Is this normal for DW revolvers? I wouldn't think so. Can I get a replacement rear sight (and where)?

FWIW, it has a 2.5" bbl (picked up a 6" also) and was made in Monson, MA.

George Stringer · October 27, 2002, 08:43 AM

It's been years since I fooled with a Dan Wesson. I'd call them and talk to them about it. They might supply a sight for you. http://www.danwessonfirearms.com/. George

C.R.Sam · October 27, 2002, 09:28 AM

Have the serial number handy when you contact them.
Not all used the same sights.

Sam

stans · October 27, 2002, 10:18 AM

The older Dan Wesson's had rear sights that tended to wobble and the windage adjustments did not have very positive clicks. Millet makes a replacement rear sight which solves those problems. I understand that the new production Dan Wessons have a different rear sight that does not wobble.

mdlowry · October 27, 2002, 10:57 AM

Thanks stans. That seems to be what I have. I'll take a look for the Millet replacement.

October 27, 2002, 01:55 AM	#1
mdlowry Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 417	Dan Wesson sight I picked up a Dan Wesson .357 a while back. On the first range trip, I needed to adjust the sights. I was able to adjust the windage, but it didn't click into place. It seemed somewhat loose. I didn't bring an allen wrench with me and was unable to adjust elevation. By the time I was almost out of ammo, I was able to borrow one. I think that I may not have enought travel on the elevation, but ran out of ammo. Is this normal for DW revolvers? I wouldn't think so. Can I get a replacement rear sight (and where)? FWIW, it has a 2.5" bbl (picked up a 6" also) and was made in Monson, MA. __________________ My PGP key

October 27, 2002, 10:57 AM	#5
mdlowry Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 417	Thanks stans. That seems to be what I have. I'll take a look for the Millet replacement. __________________ My PGP key

October 27, 2002, 08:43 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	It's been years since I fooled with a Dan Wesson. I'd call them and talk to them about it. They might supply a sight for you. http://www.danwessonfirearms.com/. George

October 27, 2002, 09:28 AM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Have the serial number handy when you contact them. Not all used the same sights. Sam

October 27, 2002, 10:18 AM	#4
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	The older Dan Wesson's had rear sights that tended to wobble and the windage adjustments did not have very positive clicks. Millet makes a replacement rear sight which solves those problems. I understand that the new production Dan Wessons have a different rear sight that does not wobble.