Smith & Wesson 669 sight replacement

PolarFBear · February 23, 2020, 06:34 PM

Thirty two years ago I got my first firearm, a used Smith & Wesson 669. It was OK. I've had hundreds of firearms since. But, the old 669 is still on hand. But, my eyes have diminished just a bit. The sights are just to small; and, are integral to the slide. What are the recommendations for a sight change from this "learned" forum? I realize the change will need the installation from a qualified gunsmith. Any idea as to costs?

jrothWA · February 23, 2020, 07:52 PM

Testor'sbright yello or blaze orange piant, works for my 39-2s & 59, nicely.

Clean surfaces with acetone / denatured alcohol , let dry and then use a wooded toothpick to dip into the paint, shake once and apply to the serrations on the front blade. let dry and then redo the toothpick and two dots opposite the rear notch [facing you].
Also, use a drill from a 1-60 drill set andmeasure the notch widthb, I found that a WIDER notch allows more light and keep the frontfromblending in.

Good luck, keep us apprised of what works for you..

rodfac · February 24, 2020, 10:00 AM

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Testor'sbright yello or blaze orange piant, works for my 39-2s & 59, nicely.

Works for me on all of my pistols and revolvers which don't have tritium sights used for carry purposes. Rod

February 23, 2020, 06:34 PM	#1
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 478	Smith & Wesson 669 sight replacement Thirty two years ago I got my first firearm, a used Smith & Wesson 669. It was OK. I've had hundreds of firearms since. But, the old 669 is still on hand. But, my eyes have diminished just a bit. The sights are just to small; and, are integral to the slide. What are the recommendations for a sight change from this "learned" forum? I realize the change will need the installation from a qualified gunsmith. Any idea as to costs?

February 23, 2020, 07:52 PM	#2
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Testor'sbright yello or blaze orange piant, works for my 39-2s & 59, nicely. Clean surfaces with acetone / denatured alcohol , let dry and then use a wooded toothpick to dip into the paint, shake once and apply to the serrations on the front blade. let dry and then redo the toothpick and two dots opposite the rear notch [facing you]. Also, use a drill from a 1-60 drill set andmeasure the notch widthb, I found that a WIDER notch allows more light and keep the frontfromblending in. Good luck, keep us apprised of what works for you..