1980’s k frame rear sights

rblrbl · October 19, 2017, 10:59 AM

I’ve done a bit of research but I’m a little confused about what possible rear sight replacement options there are for a mid eighties k frame adjustable. I just picked up a nice looking model 66 from gunbroker, and I’m thinking of getting np3 from Robar, and upgrading the rear sights. Thanks for any advice!

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otasan · October 19, 2017, 11:03 AM

What is so wrong about the factory S&W rear sights?

rblrbl · October 19, 2017, 11:10 AM

Nothing in particular. Just want to see what options are out there. I was looking at Bowen sights but don’t think they work with older models

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otasan · October 19, 2017, 11:42 AM

I like my S&W 629 rear sight.

Ibmikey · October 20, 2017, 09:35 AM

Millet made a rear sight that was interchangeable with the stock Smith, I used one in Competition for a short time and then restored the original sights as I found I could not improve on them.

444 · October 20, 2017, 12:29 PM

Go on Brownells website and you can live chat with someone who will give you the details.

I replaced the rear blade on one of my Model 19 sights because the gun shot low. I did a live chat with the guy at Brownells and he dialed me in.

rodfac · October 23, 2017, 07:18 AM

Ah...replacing perfection with something that isn't...to each his own, however. MHO, ymmv, Rod

Dfariswheel · October 24, 2017, 07:03 PM

There was the old Millet that was made for the S&W, but it's long out of production.
Other then replacement after market rear sight blades, I don't recall anyone ever made a full replacement sight other then Millet.

Right now, the only replacement I know of is Cylinder & Slides Extreme Duty FIXED non-adjustable rear sight.
This comes with a wide variety of options.

https://cylinder-slide.com/Category/SWsghts

DPris · October 24, 2017, 07:10 PM

The Bowen rear requires the rounded-front base shank, they don't make one for the older square-ended shank.

The C&S is a nice unit, very visible, but you do limit yourself to fixed sights, and while you can drift it for windage, if it doesn't mate with your POI, you're stuck with wherever it lands & have to use Alabama Over-Underage in estimating.
Denis

October 19, 2017, 10:59 AM	#1
rblrbl Junior Member Join Date: January 27, 2016 Posts: 14	1980’s k frame rear sights I’ve done a bit of research but I’m a little confused about what possible rear sight replacement options there are for a mid eighties k frame adjustable. I just picked up a nice looking model 66 from gunbroker, and I’m thinking of getting np3 from Robar, and upgrading the rear sights. Thanks for any advice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 20, 2017, 12:29 PM	#6
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Go on Brownells website and you can live chat with someone who will give you the details. I replaced the rear blade on one of my Model 19 sights because the gun shot low. I did a live chat with the guy at Brownells and he dialed me in. __________________ 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.

October 23, 2017, 07:18 AM	#7
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Ah...replacing perfection with something that isn't...to each his own, however. MHO, ymmv, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

October 19, 2017, 11:03 AM	#2
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	What is so wrong about the factory S&W rear sights?

October 19, 2017, 11:10 AM	#3
rblrbl Junior Member Join Date: January 27, 2016 Posts: 14	Nothing in particular. Just want to see what options are out there. I was looking at Bowen sights but don’t think they work with older models Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 19, 2017, 11:42 AM	#4
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	I like my S&W 629 rear sight.

October 20, 2017, 09:35 AM	#5
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Millet made a rear sight that was interchangeable with the stock Smith, I used one in Competition for a short time and then restored the original sights as I found I could not improve on them.

October 24, 2017, 07:03 PM	#8
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	There was the old Millet that was made for the S&W, but it's long out of production. Other then replacement after market rear sight blades, I don't recall anyone ever made a full replacement sight other then Millet. Right now, the only replacement I know of is Cylinder & Slides Extreme Duty FIXED non-adjustable rear sight. This comes with a wide variety of options. https://cylinder-slide.com/Category/SWsghts

October 24, 2017, 07:10 PM	#9
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	The Bowen rear requires the rounded-front base shank, they don't make one for the older square-ended shank. The C&S is a nice unit, very visible, but you do limit yourself to fixed sights, and while you can drift it for windage, if it doesn't mate with your POI, you're stuck with wherever it lands & have to use Alabama Over-Underage in estimating. Denis