Ruger Blackhawk front sight question

Bill Siegle · April 14, 2006, 11:28 PM

OK I have a call into Ruger but no response yet. Figured I would try and find an answer here

I have a new Ruger BH and the front sight is slightly bent to the left. I am out of adjustmant on the rear for windage and just need a slight tweak to the front sight to get back in the game. The front sight appears to be soldered on as there is no screw head showing.Do ya think it will it withstand a little bend if I clamped it down and applied a little pressure? I'd rather home remedy this as opposed to paying to send it back to Ruger. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

cntryboy1289 · April 15, 2006, 02:59 AM

Place the blade in the vise and use the weight og the revolver to slightly straighten out the blade. Make sure to not go to far since bending it back and forth can weaken it.

Bill Siegle · April 15, 2006, 02:50 PM

THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Got it straightened out in just 1 try

I placed the sight in a padded drill press vice and gave it just a hint of torque and I felt it move ever so slightly. Now I just need to finish up sighting it in and life is back to golden. Thanks again for the help

cntryboy1289 · April 15, 2006, 07:22 PM

Good shooting with it.

444 · April 15, 2006, 11:00 PM

Glad you got your problem solved:
So now I can ask another semi-related question.

I have a Blackhawk chambered for .30 Carbine.
It has been years since I shot it because it shoots either way high or way low, I don't remember. The sight is fully adjusted and it is still way off. Does anyone have any experience with something like this. Are other than standard height front sights available for the Blackhawk ? What about rear sight leaves ?

Bill Siegle · April 15, 2006, 11:24 PM

If it's too high you can file down the front sight to fix it. Just file a few strokes then fire a few shots. Repeat as needed.If it's too low you'll need a new sight. I don't have any idea if Ruger has different heights available but I do believe Bowen Classic arms does. I'd also suggest trying different ammo before investing any cash or filing just incase the issue is ammo related. Some ammo just won't perform well in particular guns.

444 · April 15, 2006, 11:38 PM

In .30 Carbine, I would expect the weapon (rifle OR revolver) to shoot point of aim with the standard GI load for the .30 Carbine. For a handgun, this means point of aim at something like 25 yards.
Mine doesn't even come close.

scgunsmith · April 24, 2006, 11:38 AM

try this before you file on the front sight.
screw the rear sight all the way down, add more front sight on the target picture. the drop the front sight down in the picture accordingly

steve1589 · May 4, 2006, 08:26 AM

You remove metal from the front sight to raise point of aim and you add height to the front sight to lower point of aim. Raise the rear sight to raise point of aim and lower rear sight to lower point of aim. To correct for left to right you move the front sight in the direction you want the bullet to go or move the rear sight the opposite way.

629 shooter · May 25, 2006, 11:03 AM

How is the front sight attached on the Ruger single actions? My 357 Blackhawk's front sight has just the slightest tilt towards one side. I thought of the vise idea mentioned above but had fears of the sight coming off!

Since Bill's sounded way off and he was able to adjust it to his satisfaction I think I will try it with mine.

Ifishsum · May 25, 2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

To correct for left to right you move the front sight in the direction you want the bullet to go or move the rear sight the opposite way.

Isn't it the other way around? Adjusting the front sight is always opposite direction whether you're adjusting for elevation or windage.

Bill Siegle · May 25, 2006, 06:09 PM

629, the front sight on my BH is soldered on. Probably what's called a hard solder. Very secure method. My old Single Six has a screw holding it on. Now when I flexed my front sight it went easliy enough but IMHO unless you need to move it for sight adjustment,I wouldn't mess with it. If you are getting a good sight picture with it now why take the chance?

Cosmetic reasons wouldn't be enough to get me to take the risk.

April 14, 2006, 11:28 PM	#1
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	Ruger Blackhawk front sight question OK I have a call into Ruger but no response yet. Figured I would try and find an answer here I have a new Ruger BH and the front sight is slightly bent to the left. I am out of adjustmant on the rear for windage and just need a slight tweak to the front sight to get back in the game. The front sight appears to be soldered on as there is no screw head showing.Do ya think it will it withstand a little bend if I clamped it down and applied a little pressure? I'd rather home remedy this as opposed to paying to send it back to Ruger. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

April 15, 2006, 02:59 AM	#2
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	vise and a little touch Place the blade in the vise and use the weight og the revolver to slightly straighten out the blade. Make sure to not go to far since bending it back and forth can weaken it.

April 15, 2006, 07:22 PM	#4
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	Glad it worked for you Good shooting with it.

April 15, 2006, 11:00 PM	#5
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Glad you got your problem solved: So now I can ask another semi-related question. I have a Blackhawk chambered for .30 Carbine. It has been years since I shot it because it shoots either way high or way low, I don't remember. The sight is fully adjusted and it is still way off. Does anyone have any experience with something like this. Are other than standard height front sights available for the Blackhawk ? What about rear sight leaves ? __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

April 15, 2006, 11:38 PM	#7
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	In .30 Carbine, I would expect the weapon (rifle OR revolver) to shoot point of aim with the standard GI load for the .30 Carbine. For a handgun, this means point of aim at something like 25 yards. Mine doesn't even come close. __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

April 15, 2006, 02:50 PM	#3
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! Got it straightened out in just 1 try I placed the sight in a padded drill press vice and gave it just a hint of torque and I felt it move ever so slightly. Now I just need to finish up sighting it in and life is back to golden. Thanks again for the help

April 15, 2006, 11:24 PM	#6
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	If it's too high you can file down the front sight to fix it. Just file a few strokes then fire a few shots. Repeat as needed.If it's too low you'll need a new sight. I don't have any idea if Ruger has different heights available but I do believe Bowen Classic arms does. I'd also suggest trying different ammo before investing any cash or filing just incase the issue is ammo related. Some ammo just won't perform well in particular guns.

April 24, 2006, 11:38 AM	#8
scgunsmith Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Ridgeland SC (aka State of Confusion) Posts: 58	try this before you file on the front sight. screw the rear sight all the way down, add more front sight on the target picture. the drop the front sight down in the picture accordingly

May 4, 2006, 08:26 AM	#9
steve1589 Member Join Date: December 12, 2005 Posts: 55	You remove metal from the front sight to raise point of aim and you add height to the front sight to lower point of aim. Raise the rear sight to raise point of aim and lower rear sight to lower point of aim. To correct for left to right you move the front sight in the direction you want the bullet to go or move the rear sight the opposite way.

May 25, 2006, 11:03 AM	#10
629 shooter Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Location: IN , USA Posts: 967	How is the front sight attached on the Ruger single actions? My 357 Blackhawk's front sight has just the slightest tilt towards one side. I thought of the vise idea mentioned above but had fears of the sight coming off! Since Bill's sounded way off and he was able to adjust it to his satisfaction I think I will try it with mine. __________________ "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."

May 25, 2006, 06:09 PM	#12
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	629, the front sight on my BH is soldered on. Probably what's called a hard solder. Very secure method. My old Single Six has a screw holding it on. Now when I flexed my front sight it went easliy enough but IMHO unless you need to move it for sight adjustment,I wouldn't mess with it. If you are getting a good sight picture with it now why take the chance? Cosmetic reasons wouldn't be enough to get me to take the risk.