Chief Rick Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Need some clarification please. I seem to remember a big discussion several months ago in regards to painting the rear surface of the front sight. If I remember correctly, white was an acceptable color to paint the rear surface of the front sight - but I can't find that thread. Shooters Handbook states: Sights must look like sights available during the cowboy erabead, blade, simple post, orotherwise approved front sights (such as the XS Cowboy Express) made of materials such as steel, iron, ivory, faux ivory, brass, gold, pewter, copper, or silver are allowed. Colors other than those of the materials referenced above or any fluorescent materials may not be applied to either front or rear sights. Rear and front sights may be blacked painted, or plated in the colors of the previously listed materials. If blacking, paint, or plating is applied to a revolver front sight, it must cover the entire rear surface of the sight to give the appearance of a solid material. Edit to add - I am specifiaclly asking about revolver sights.
Griff Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Yep, I believe your post answers your question... right there in your quote from the handbook. Ain't "ivory" sometimes "white"?
Chief Rick Posted November 6, 2011 Author Posted November 6, 2011 Yes it is - and that was my response to someone at a match. But since the book doesn't specifically state white as an approved color - there was still debate.
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Yes it is - and that was my response to someone at a match. But since the book doesn't specifically state white as an approved color - there was still debate. The rule DOES state that WHITE is acceptable. ...ivory, faux ivory... are included in "...the previously listed materials."
Rancho Roy Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Can a SAA Revolver have the barrel milled for a front dovetail and an adjustable front sight installed?
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Can a SAA Revolver have the barrel milled for a front dovetail and an adjustable front sight installed? Depends on the configuration of the sight itself. IF the dovetailed sight remains "adjustable" in any manner, the revolver is no longer 'legal' for use in those categories that require a FIXED sighted revolver. Refer to SHB p.6
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