Calvera 1 Posted July 8 Evenin'... So a quick question about the front sight on a single action. Can these be removed and still be used in SASS events? I didn't see anything in the rulebook mentioning removal of the front sight...merely the requirements for sights on your pistol. Maybe...I read right past it. Anyway...appreciate all comments about this topic. Many thanks. Calvera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L 4,260 Posted July 8 18 minutes ago, Calvera said: Evenin'... So a quick question about the front sight on a single action. Can these be removed and still be used in SASS events? Many thanks. Calvera YES. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Shapiro 980 Posted July 8 Why would you do such a thing? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvera 1 Posted July 8 HA. I know almost sounds like sacrilege. But the reason is to use one of the same guns for CFDA...and SASS. The gun itself is only a slicked up New Ruger Vaquero. Main difference would be no front sight. Just wanted to see if SASS had a rule against that. Many thanks PaleWolf for the answer. Takes a load of my mind. Calvera 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Shapiro 980 Posted July 8 49 minutes ago, Calvera said: HA. I know almost sounds like sacrilege. But the reason is to use one of the same guns for CFDA...and SASS. The gun itself is only a slicked up New Ruger Vaquero. Main difference would be no front sight. Just wanted to see if SASS had a rule against that. Many thanks PaleWolf for the answer. Takes a load of my mind. Calvera Ah, a Fast Draw gun. Gotcha. You may find that if you have a hammer bent up for fanning for CFDA, then that will work against you in SASS matches. Either way, it'll help you get you started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,111 Posted July 8 I've taken the front sight off during a match a couple times... 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 1,769 Posted July 8 These things have sights? What are they used for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jefro, SASS#69420 408 Posted July 8 18 hours ago, Calvera said: But the reason is to use one of the same guns for CFDA...and SASS. Calvera I have a pair of GW II that I use for both. The front sight has been filled about 3/16" for my .45 Special 200gr Red Dot load. I don't think you are really gonna gain anything by removing the front sight. Good leather with a cant that fits you and regular practice will more than overcome anything you think you might gain by removal. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvera 1 Posted July 9 Thanks Jefro. Did you file down the sights for SASS then? Or to help you fast draw? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jefro, SASS#69420 408 Posted July 9 3 hours ago, Calvera said: Thanks Jefro. Did you file down the sights for SASS then? Or to help you fast draw? Howdy Calvera, I filed the sights for SASS, it was probably 8 - 10 years later that I picked CFDA. I've had the pleasure to shoot with some CFDA top guns at both state and regional championships, I don't know of any that removed the front sight. The way you I draw the front sight is not dragging in the holster. IMHO it would be a waste of time and multi use of a good firearm. Go shoot it for a while first. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L 1,671 Posted July 9 they're highly overrated 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
