S & W m 17-2 front sight replaceable?

mlh1974 · May 19, 2009, 10:34 AM

hello,
just acquired a 17-2 22 revolver and it is really nice for the age (late 60's w 734xxx sn i think). The front sight (standard target) is a little dinged and i think if it is a simple proceedure and i can find one i would like to replace or upgrade to one of the other sight options that were offered on the gun...
is this pretty simple to do?
thanks for your insight.

James K · May 19, 2009, 10:43 PM

Well, no. It seems simple, but it is very easy to mar the front sight base and end up with an awful looking mess that involves polishing and rebluing the gun.* I think I would call S&W; they have the tools and the experience.

*Do not, repeat not, ask me how I know.

Jim

Doyle · May 20, 2009, 07:23 AM

You might want to check out the Midway USA gunsmithing videos on Youtube. They have one out there where they install one of those colored epoxy inserts into a front sight that is just a plain ramp. Doesn't look too hard if you are handy with a few tools.

May 19, 2009, 10:34 AM	#1
mlh1974 Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Posts: 32	S & W m 17-2 front sight replaceable? hello, just acquired a 17-2 22 revolver and it is really nice for the age (late 60's w 734xxx sn i think). The front sight (standard target) is a little dinged and i think if it is a simple proceedure and i can find one i would like to replace or upgrade to one of the other sight options that were offered on the gun... is this pretty simple to do? thanks for your insight.

May 19, 2009, 10:43 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Well, no. It seems simple, but it is very easy to mar the front sight base and end up with an awful looking mess that involves polishing and rebluing the gun.* I think I would call S&W; they have the tools and the experience. *Do not, repeat not, ask me how I know. Jim

May 20, 2009, 07:23 AM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	You might want to check out the Midway USA gunsmithing videos on Youtube. They have one out there where they install one of those colored epoxy inserts into a front sight that is just a plain ramp. Doesn't look too hard if you are handy with a few tools.