Revolver sights

Chestnut Forge · November 18, 2013, 10:39 AM

I'm looking for an adjustable front sight for on a Walker. It shoots way high just like all of them do and I want to be able to zero it at different ranges. Any ideas?

Hammerhead · November 18, 2013, 12:05 PM

You might try Clements.
http://www.clementscustomguns.com/home.html

Doc Hoy · November 18, 2013, 02:41 PM

I don't know how handy you are, but you might try dovetailing a sight and then just drift it left or right to zero it in.

It won't look quite right, but it might accomplish your goal.

TemboTusk · November 18, 2013, 06:27 PM

I will be watching this tread with interest! I am also ready to R&R my Dragoon's front sight.

If it helps, I just dovetailed a front sight onto an 1851 Colt barrel. I still need to trim the edges flush to the barrel. Took it to the range this past weekend and it shot point of aim between 7 & 15 yards. Very Pleased!

I got the sight at Track of the Wolf FS-PA-38-B Rounded Blade Front Sight, .075" thick blade, 1/16" thick base, wax cast brass . . . $8.99

Track of the Wolf also has dovetail base plates with interchangeable blades. As a matter of fact, they have hundreds of different front & rear sights.

Chestnut Forge · November 19, 2013, 01:59 PM

I knew this would be the place to ask. Tembo, I like that. I have been thinking about using a dovetail blank and a 1/8 inch set screw for the post. File the sides flat and I can just run it in or out for elevation. I have access to a milling machine and lathe so there are alot of options.

Doc Hoy · November 19, 2013, 02:12 PM

Don't over-tighten the set screw.

TemboTusk · November 19, 2013, 04:36 PM

The brass sight come a bit rough, however a bit of fine sandpaper and a buffing wheel brings the shine right out!

TemboTusk · November 20, 2013, 12:20 PM

Anybody have pictures of their Walker/Dragoon or round barrel pistol front sight replacements?

Like the OP, it would be good to see what other people have done about improving their point of impact in relation to their POA.

Rigmarol · November 20, 2013, 07:49 PM

I want to add some height to my dragoons' front sight as well but don't want to dovetail my barrels. I'm thinking of silver soldering maybe. Still looking into it.

For now, I just aim low...

Chestnut Forge · November 20, 2013, 08:08 PM

I tried the "aim low" thing, but I'm 18 inches high at 35 and 14 high at 100 yards. I really want to hunt with this Walker. Right now I have the sight built up with epoxy putty and filed/sanded to shape. The filing job way a hurry up job and off a bit. I'm shooting 4 inches right at 35 now and 2 inches low.

Rigmarol · November 21, 2013, 06:04 PM

I've thought about using some JB weld to build mine up to see how high it had to go. I'd like to know how yours works out.

g.willikers · November 21, 2013, 06:14 PM

I raised a BP revolver front sight, just by using one with a longer thread and a suitable washer.
The original broke clean off, so I drilled and tapped the hole very slightly larger and used a fat headed screw, shaped like the original post style sight.
Very simple and it mostly looks like it belongs there.
Just a thought.

Captchee · November 21, 2013, 07:22 PM

One thing I have done for situations where one wants a bead vs. a blade is to go to your local RC hobby shop .
There you will find different sized ball links . Some have a octagon base with a threaded shaft. Not only do they come in different sizes but also different heights . Others have a ball with a hole through it . A small crew fits through the hole so you can adjust the height above the base
Now myself I did a brass blade on my 1851 just like Tembo did . However I made it vs. buying it .
While it does ride rather high its no where near as high as what Tembo's is . I like it much better then the post .

When it comes to round barrels , there are many different types of front blades that solder onto the barrel . Get a tall one so you can file it down to zero .

Chestnut Forge · January 15, 2014, 05:56 PM

The new sight is on. It is really tall for now, I'm sure I will be doing some adjusting to it. I think this one is temporary though. I have been looking at some of the sights on TOW and I think I'm going to cut a dovetail. This one will let me zero and know how tall of one I need to get.

Chestnut Forge · January 20, 2014, 03:07 PM

Yesterday I took the Walker out. With the new sight it was 8 inches low. Today I shave the sight down and headed to the range. I'm happy with the results. 1st shot was clean/cold bore shot. This revolver always throws the first one.

maillemaker · January 20, 2014, 04:34 PM

My Walker also shoots high. My blade sight looks like it is simply pressed into a slot like the 1860 Army. I am going to try knocking it out and pressing in a new one just like I did on my Pietta Colt 1860:

http://www.4thla.com/articles/1860_sight/1860_sight.htm

Steve

Noz · January 20, 2014, 05:07 PM

Deepen the hammer notch for the same effect.

kwhi43 · January 23, 2014, 05:07 PM

savit260 · January 23, 2014, 05:39 PM

Skinner front sight on an 1860 Army

November 18, 2013, 10:39 AM	#1
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	Revolver sights I'm looking for an adjustable front sight for on a Walker. It shoots way high just like all of them do and I want to be able to zero it at different ranges. Any ideas?

November 18, 2013, 02:41 PM	#3
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Forge.... I don't know how handy you are, but you might try dovetailing a sight and then just drift it left or right to zero it in. It won't look quite right, but it might accomplish your goal. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 19, 2013, 02:12 PM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	yep.... Don't over-tighten the set screw. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 21, 2013, 06:14 PM	#12
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	I raised a BP revolver front sight, just by using one with a longer thread and a suitable washer. The original broke clean off, so I drilled and tapped the hole very slightly larger and used a fat headed screw, shaped like the original post style sight. Very simple and it mostly looks like it belongs there. Just a thought. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

January 23, 2014, 05:07 PM	#18
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Homemade sights I put On My Remington In 1976

November 18, 2013, 12:05 PM	#2
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	You might try Clements. http://www.clementscustomguns.com/home.html

November 18, 2013, 06:27 PM	#4
TemboTusk Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 139	I will be watching this tread with interest! I am also ready to R&R my Dragoon's front sight. If it helps, I just dovetailed a front sight onto an 1851 Colt barrel. I still need to trim the edges flush to the barrel. Took it to the range this past weekend and it shot point of aim between 7 & 15 yards. Very Pleased! I got the sight at Track of the Wolf FS-PA-38-B Rounded Blade Front Sight, .075" thick blade, 1/16" thick base, wax cast brass . . . $8.99 Track of the Wolf also has dovetail base plates with interchangeable blades. As a matter of fact, they have hundreds of different front & rear sights.

November 19, 2013, 01:59 PM	#5
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	I knew this would be the place to ask. Tembo, I like that. I have been thinking about using a dovetail blank and a 1/8 inch set screw for the post. File the sides flat and I can just run it in or out for elevation. I have access to a milling machine and lathe so there are alot of options.

November 19, 2013, 04:36 PM	#7
TemboTusk Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 139	The brass sight come a bit rough, however a bit of fine sandpaper and a buffing wheel brings the shine right out!

November 20, 2013, 12:20 PM	#8
TemboTusk Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 139	Anybody have pictures of their Walker/Dragoon or round barrel pistol front sight replacements? Like the OP, it would be good to see what other people have done about improving their point of impact in relation to their POA.

November 20, 2013, 07:49 PM	#9
Rigmarol Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 344	I want to add some height to my dragoons' front sight as well but don't want to dovetail my barrels. I'm thinking of silver soldering maybe. Still looking into it. For now, I just aim low...

November 20, 2013, 08:08 PM	#10
Chestnut Forge Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Location: Polk, Pa Posts: 123	I tried the "aim low" thing, but I'm 18 inches high at 35 and 14 high at 100 yards. I really want to hunt with this Walker. Right now I have the sight built up with epoxy putty and filed/sanded to shape. The filing job way a hurry up job and off a bit. I'm shooting 4 inches right at 35 now and 2 inches low.

November 21, 2013, 06:04 PM	#11
Rigmarol Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 344	I've thought about using some JB weld to build mine up to see how high it had to go. I'd like to know how yours works out.

November 21, 2013, 07:22 PM	#13
Captchee Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Posts: 439	One thing I have done for situations where one wants a bead vs. a blade is to go to your local RC hobby shop . There you will find different sized ball links . Some have a octagon base with a threaded shaft. Not only do they come in different sizes but also different heights . Others have a ball with a hole through it . A small crew fits through the hole so you can adjust the height above the base Now myself I did a brass blade on my 1851 just like Tembo did . However I made it vs. buying it . While it does ride rather high its no where near as high as what Tembo's is . I like it much better then the post . When it comes to round barrels , there are many different types of front blades that solder onto the barrel . Get a tall one so you can file it down to zero .

January 20, 2014, 04:34 PM	#16
maillemaker Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 1,635	My Walker also shoots high. My blade sight looks like it is simply pressed into a slot like the 1860 Army. I am going to try knocking it out and pressing in a new one just like I did on my Pietta Colt 1860: http://www.4thla.com/articles/1860_sight/1860_sight.htm Steve

January 20, 2014, 05:07 PM	#17
Noz Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 643	Deepen the hammer notch for the same effect.

January 23, 2014, 05:39 PM	#19
savit260 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Posts: 702	Skinner front sight on an 1860 Army