SW M15-3 rear sight assembly longer than standard K-frame

Icopy1 · May 30, 2006, 07:54 PM

Guys --

I have a SW Model 15-3 snubby. Serial number 16K1xxx. I need a new rear sight assembly for it and the standard K-frame sight assembly is about 1/4 inch short of filling the channel in the frame. Does anyone know where to find the proper rear sight assembly? I tried Brownells and they only carry the sight assembly for the Model 15-4.

JNewell · May 30, 2006, 08:04 PM

There is a "new style" and an "old style" rear sight for these. You might try Midway. The old style is longer and has a flat front. The new is shorter and has a round front. Millett makes replacement rear sights in both styles (and Midway sells Millet sights).

BTW, there is also a transitional rear sight which is essentially impossible to find now. It's long but has a round front.

Icopy1 · May 30, 2006, 08:08 PM

Jnewell -- Thank you for the reply. My rear sight is the longer, square front style. I forgot to mention that in my earlier post.

JNewell · May 30, 2006, 08:12 PM

Then you should be good to go. The Millett web page, which is a little clunky, will eventually yield up a page on revolver sights that should show the different styles.

JNewell · May 30, 2006, 08:15 PM

Eww, I take it back. According to this page Millett only makes the round front style. You might double check the model/year info, though, and call both S&W (800-331-0852) and Millett to see what's up.

Icopy1 · May 30, 2006, 08:36 PM

Well, I already tried the Millet old style rear sight assembly for a post '74 SW K-frame and the one they sent me was just as short as the SW Model 15-4 sight I ordered from Brownells. Looks like I'm calling Smith and Wesson in the morning.

Rimrod · May 30, 2006, 09:22 PM

Or you can try Gun Parts Corp. (845) 679-4867.

JNewell · May 31, 2006, 12:55 PM

Any help from S&W?

Icopy1 · May 31, 2006, 09:41 PM

Well, I checked with Smith & Wesson this morning and they said that they no longer carry the rear sight assembly for my Model 15-3. However, they did send me to someone who did. Their web site is www.gunsnparts.com. I called them up and they had the part, NIW. The price was 50 bucks shipped. That's a little higher than what I wanted to spend, but, at least I'll have the right part, I hope, in a few days. Thanks everyone.

May 30, 2006, 07:54 PM	#1
Icopy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 415	SW M15-3 rear sight assembly longer than standard K-frame Guys -- I have a SW Model 15-3 snubby. Serial number 16K1xxx. I need a new rear sight assembly for it and the standard K-frame sight assembly is about 1/4 inch short of filling the channel in the frame. Does anyone know where to find the proper rear sight assembly? I tried Brownells and they only carry the sight assembly for the Model 15-4.

May 30, 2006, 08:04 PM	#2
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	There is a "new style" and an "old style" rear sight for these. You might try Midway. The old style is longer and has a flat front. The new is shorter and has a round front. Millett makes replacement rear sights in both styles (and Midway sells Millet sights). BTW, there is also a transitional rear sight which is essentially impossible to find now. It's long but has a round front.

May 30, 2006, 08:08 PM	#3
Icopy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 415	Jnewell -- Thank you for the reply. My rear sight is the longer, square front style. I forgot to mention that in my earlier post.

May 30, 2006, 08:12 PM	#4
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	Then you should be good to go. The Millett web page, which is a little clunky, will eventually yield up a page on revolver sights that should show the different styles.

May 30, 2006, 08:15 PM	#5
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	Eww, I take it back. According to this page Millett only makes the round front style. You might double check the model/year info, though, and call both S&W (800-331-0852) and Millett to see what's up.

May 30, 2006, 08:36 PM	#6
Icopy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 415	Well, I already tried the Millet old style rear sight assembly for a post '74 SW K-frame and the one they sent me was just as short as the SW Model 15-4 sight I ordered from Brownells. Looks like I'm calling Smith and Wesson in the morning.

May 30, 2006, 09:22 PM	#7
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	Or you can try Gun Parts Corp. (845) 679-4867.

May 31, 2006, 12:55 PM	#8
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	Any help from S&W?

May 31, 2006, 09:41 PM	#9
Icopy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 415	Well, I checked with Smith & Wesson this morning and they said that they no longer carry the rear sight assembly for my Model 15-3. However, they did send me to someone who did. Their web site is www.gunsnparts.com. I called them up and they had the part, NIW. The price was 50 bucks shipped. That's a little higher than what I wanted to spend, but, at least I'll have the right part, I hope, in a few days. Thanks everyone.