SP101 front sight

parachuterigger · October 24, 2001, 07:52 AM

Does anyone know how difficult it is to change the front sight on a Ruger SP101. It looks like it is pinned in place. Thanks for any help!

Dfariswheel · October 25, 2001, 08:12 PM

It isn't hard at all. The only lookouts are to insure drilling the hole in the new sight, so as to hold it tight. If drilled a little off, the sight can be loose.
Also, take care not to mar the sides of the barrel and sight retaining pin.

I usually put a dab of red LocTite or epoxy into the sight slot to insure a tight, no wobble fit.

October 24, 2001, 07:52 AM	#1
parachuterigger Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 27	SP101 front sight Does anyone know how difficult it is to change the front sight on a Ruger SP101. It looks like it is pinned in place. Thanks for any help! __________________ "Son, you just might get that fancy gun out of that fancy holster before a fella with an ol' fashioned sixgun blew a hole in ya."-John Wayne "Big Jake" Last edited by parachuterigger; October 25, 2001 at 02:22 PM.

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October 25, 2001, 08:12 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	It isn't hard at all. The only lookouts are to insure drilling the hole in the new sight, so as to hold it tight. If drilled a little off, the sight can be loose. Also, take care not to mar the sides of the barrel and sight retaining pin. I usually put a dab of red LocTite or epoxy into the sight slot to insure a tight, no wobble fit.