joachim slim Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) Im interested in buying a Vaquero. Someone has filed the front down to about 3/16" high. How hard is it to replace that front sight? Edited February 12 by joachim slim Quote
Two Dot, 14911 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 I’d try it as is. If you need a taller front sight there are several “slip on” sight covers that should put back to stock height ot higher. 7 Quote
Windy City Kid Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Snap it off, tell Ruger it fell off. Follow me for more gunsmithing tips. 4 1 Quote
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 5 hours ago, Two Dot, 14911 said: I’d try it as is. If you need a taller front sight there are several “slip on” sight covers that should put back to stock height ot higher. What Two Dot advised ^^^ Quote
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Send it to Ruger and tell them that you bought it used and want a new front sight. They have enough sense to understand your problem and probably won't charge an excessive amount. 1 Quote
El Sobrante Kid Posted February 13 Posted February 13 If you do send it in to Ruger make sure to remove any aftermarket parts before you send it. They will remove any non-factory parts, and replace them with factory parts. I'm not sure whether or not they send the aftermarket parts back to you with your gun. 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted February 13 Posted February 13 1 minute ago, El Sobrante Kid said: If you do send it in to Ruger make sure to remove any aftermarket parts before you send it. They will remove any non-factory parts, and replace them with factory parts. I'm not sure whether or not they send the aftermarket parts back to you with your gun. + 1000 Quote
El Sobrante Kid Posted February 13 Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Sedalia Dave said: + 1000 I don't know about this, maybe you do, if you send in a gun with aftermarket wood, rifle or pistol, will Ruger remove, and replace with factory stocks? Does Ruger always send any aftermarket parts back with the gun? Thx Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted February 13 Posted February 13 No clue about grips or other furniture. I do know that all internal aftermarket parts including springs, hammers, etc. will be replaced with factory stock parts. No guarantees Ruger will return them. 1 Quote
Slow Poke Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Take a look at the on target sights, they slip over the top of the sight and glue on. They shine out very well, real easy to see. 5 Quote
Johnny Paycheck Posted February 13 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, El Sobrante Kid said: I don't know about this, maybe you do, if you send in a gun with aftermarket wood, rifle or pistol, will Ruger remove, and replace with factory stocks? Does Ruger always send any aftermarket parts back with the gun? Thx They don't touch the grips. They will leave springs and such alone if, when you fill out the paperwork for service, you state that the gun has been tuned up for cowboy shooting. At least they did on mine. They also sent back all the parts from another I had sent in and not specified about the parts. Quote
El Sobrante Kid Posted February 13 Posted February 13 13 minutes ago, Johnny Paycheck said: They don't touch the grips. They will leave springs and such alone if, when you fill out the paperwork for service, you state that the gun has been tuned up for cowboy shooting. At least they did on mine. They also sent back all the parts from another I had sent in and not specified about the parts. Interesting! I have never heard anyone else make this statement about a tuned up Ruger. It has always been a warning about non-factory parts being removed and replaced with Ruger factory parts. Is the paperwork you mentioned something that Ruger sends you, or requires you to fill out on their website? Thx Quote
Johnny Paycheck Posted February 13 Posted February 13 14 hours ago, El Sobrante Kid said: Interesting! I have never heard anyone else make this statement about a tuned up Ruger. It has always been a warning about non-factory parts being removed and replaced with Ruger factory parts. Is the paperwork you mentioned something that Ruger sends you, or requires you to fill out on their website? Thx it's been awhile but i remember downloading a return form and simply noting on it that I had the gun tuned and it came back with the issue fixed and all my parts intact. I needed a cylinder replaced on an old Blackhawk and that's all they did. Didn't touch anything else. 1 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted February 13 Posted February 13 41 minutes ago, Johnny Paycheck said: it's been awhile but i remember downloading a return form and simply noting on it that I had the gun tuned and it came back with the issue fixed and all my parts intact. I needed a cylinder replaced on an old Blackhawk and that's all they did. Didn't touch anything else. Good to know, I've heard the opposite that they'll put it back to factory spec. Quote
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted February 13 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Eyesa Horg said: Good to know, I've heard the opposite that they'll put it back to factory spec. ▲ same thing I heard--something about the lawyers getting into the mix 1 Quote
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted February 13 Posted February 13 I just emailed Ruger asking them for clarification on this topic--will report back cr 2 3 Quote
Johnny Paycheck Posted February 13 Posted February 13 17 hours ago, Slow Poke said: Take a look at the on target sights, they slip over the top of the sight and glue on. They shine out very well, real easy to see. Just did this to my Taylor's...best money I ever spent. 4 Quote
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