Raven Law Dog Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Have you ever done something stupid, knowing full well you were doing something stupid before and during the act of doing it and find afterwards you were right to believe it was stupid? Well let me go ahead and say it for you " IDIOT " ! Both of my six guns were shooting extremely low, so, not having access to a place to file and shoot to adjust the front sights, I purchase an inexpensive bore sight on line, checked them in my house and cut away, I know, I know, " IDIOT " ! Well needles to say I'm now shooting to high. With our large targets, I have adjusted OK enough to hit them, but when a stage calls for a precision shot at small targets, I'm in trouble. I'm sucking up my pride and am asking if any of you cowboys/ cowgirls know any secret fixes. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Purchase new sights? (I am one that has trouble using my front sghts!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Replace front sights is your best course. Put that bore sighter in the trash can..... What's POI at 50'? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dan Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Maybe a set of those brass site covers? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Ranger Dan said: Maybe a set of those brass site covers? Just a thought. Those covers cost almost as much as news sights would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 File down the back sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I got this first generation Colt SAA made in 1906 and the front sight had been cut down a lot. Bill Fuchs at Spring Creek Armory built it back up by TIG welding. It was part of a complete refinish job. But it's a way it can be done. Before and after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, G W Wade said: Those covers cost almost as much as news sights would Not necessarily. I have brass covers on my pistol sites - cost me about 50 cents each. All that is required is a local quality hobby shop or some internet searching. Square or rectangular brass stock - used commonly in model railroading. With an interior width just slightly over the width of the sight. Some epoxy. A Dremel with cut off wheel. Some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Switch to Outlaw and stop using sights altogether? Several places online to buy slip on sites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Switch to Outlaw and stop using sights altogether? Several places online to buy slip on sites... Now yur talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Quick way, JB weld. Build them up past where you want them and file them back. Long term, new sights or Sure hit sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Brass rod JB welded onto the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Front Sights. Hummmm. Interesting concept. Never catch on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Charter Member Idiot’s club here. Brass front sight cover on an old model Vaquero, gap filled with JB Weld after the sight adhesive sets. It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I always thought a silver dime would make a nice looking sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Charter Member Idiot’s club here. Brass front sight cover on an old model Vaquero, gap filled with JB Weld after the sight adhesive sets. It works. Yep. I have the SureSights on several FAs and they have serrated semi-ramp fronts and now they look much like J-Bars. Or, just have a competent gunsmith install you some new brass bar-stock fronts (Boomstick or Snake Oil to name a couple) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Do most people just go straight to filing sites to adjust poa/poi? I was always told to adjust your load and find one that works for the gun before picking up any tools. I think this would be the way to go. I made my own slip on brass covers using a split brass 12 ga hull. 5 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Charter Member Idiot’s club here. Brass front sight cover on an old model Vaquero, gap filled with JB Weld after the sight adhesive sets. It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Hoss said: I always thought a silver dime would make a nice looking sight. Nickels work, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Because of recoil light, fast bullets shot low (less time in barrel). Heavy, slow bullets shot high ( more time in barrel). Just by changing bullet and powder you should be able to adjust at least 2 inches below to 2 inches above with stock sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 https://www.yankmachain.com these would work , depending on how much you need to file there might be a void you need to fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 10:47 PM, PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L said: Nickels work, too. Short barrel cap and ball pistols with nickels for sights? What more can anyone ask for? Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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