Tritium Inserted into front Red Ramp...?

Aristides · July 30, 2012, 09:07 PM

I will be asking Tooltech to install 3-Dot Night Sights on my new S&W Model 627 2 5/8" (new version of the "Bloodworks" revolver).

Regarding the front sight, they tell me I can choose between 1) removal of the original front red ramp sight so they can insert a Patridge front sight with the tritium insert, or 2) they can drill into the orginal red ramp front sight to insert the tritium tube.

I much prefer the idea of keeping the original ramp sight, because it is less likely to snag on my holster or bellyband when drawing.

But I'm wondering what it will look like, with the tube inserted into the ramp. Will it look goofy? Will it look cool? Will it be effective?

Has anybody done this? Any pictures, so I can see what it will look like?

Thanks!

Creeper · July 30, 2012, 09:30 PM

I've not seen many tritium vials installed into revolver front ramps. I do recall seeing a vial "laid" length ways into a ramp... that was cool, but I can't find a photo to save my life.

This sounds like a carry piece, so you might look at the "round top" tritium sights, like the XS Big Dot Tritium... they call 'em "snag-free".

Cheers,
C

Aristides · July 30, 2012, 10:02 PM

I did consider the XS Sights, but they only offer it for the front sight...nothing for the rear sight. I'm want a 3-Dot system.

Thanks.

Creeper · July 30, 2012, 10:59 PM

3-dot... gotcha. Good luck with it.

C

July 30, 2012, 09:07 PM	#1
Aristides Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 352	Tritium Inserted into front Red Ramp...? I will be asking Tooltech to install 3-Dot Night Sights on my new S&W Model 627 2 5/8" (new version of the "Bloodworks" revolver). Regarding the front sight, they tell me I can choose between 1) removal of the original front red ramp sight so they can insert a Patridge front sight with the tritium insert, or 2) they can drill into the orginal red ramp front sight to insert the tritium tube. I much prefer the idea of keeping the original ramp sight, because it is less likely to snag on my holster or bellyband when drawing. But I'm wondering what it will look like, with the tube inserted into the ramp. Will it look goofy? Will it look cool? Will it be effective? Has anybody done this? Any pictures, so I can see what it will look like? Thanks! __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back...Regina Brett ------ The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else...Dr. Adrian Rogers

July 30, 2012, 09:30 PM	#2
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	I've not seen many tritium vials installed into revolver front ramps. I do recall seeing a vial "laid" length ways into a ramp... that was cool, but I can't find a photo to save my life. This sounds like a carry piece, so you might look at the "round top" tritium sights, like the XS Big Dot Tritium... they call 'em "snag-free". Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

July 30, 2012, 10:02 PM	#3
Aristides Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 352	I did consider the XS Sights, but they only offer it for the front sight...nothing for the rear sight. I'm want a 3-Dot system. Thanks. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back...Regina Brett ------ The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else...Dr. Adrian Rogers

July 30, 2012, 10:59 PM	#4
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	3-dot... gotcha. Good luck with it. C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club