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01/15/2012 3:03 PM
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mudcreek
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I have acquired a 44 SBH with a 10.5 barrel. Already have a 10.5 with a scope, a 4 5/8, and a 7 1/2. I plan to scratch up enough money to customize this 10.5, starting with the sights. The SBH front blade is fixed, so I can't replace the blade. I can, however replace the whole ramp, but with what? My problem is seeing the front sight, but I have made up my mind to be able to shoot open sights up to 50 yds well enough to deer hunt. What are your suggestions?
If I had expired young, I would have avoided the vicissitudes of old age. I reckon them vicissitudes are OK, though, considering the options.
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Re: custom sights
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01/15/2012 3:16 PM
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Dan B.
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Try this....you won't have to replace anything. Local 'smith charged me $15 to mill both sides of the sight and drill/tap then install the shotgun bead. Wanted gold but all he had in that size was silver. Still shows up great against any target. 
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Re: custom sights
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01/15/2012 3:18 PM
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s4s4u
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What are your suggestions? If you haven' tried a fiber optic front sight, you may want to give them a try. Add a ORH rear peep and you have a great setup: 
Rod, too.
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Re: custom sights
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01/15/2012 11:12 PM
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JD HHI 6092
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I had a Freedom Arms front sight installed on a Redhawk. I like the set up. I can replace the front sights.
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Re: custom sights
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01/16/2012 2:36 AM
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Mightyp
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What are your suggestions? If you haven' tried a fiber optic front sight, you may want to give them a try. Add a ORH rear peep and you have a great setup: I had the same set up on my sbhh,great sight.
Its still "we the people",right?
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Re: custom sights
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01/16/2012 4:02 AM
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wapitirod
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The ones I primarily use on the guns I build are the Weigand frt sight bases, they are the most versatile as they use any of the inserts that fit the S&W Classic. I use the inserts from SDM Fabrication which include a plain black partridge, HiViz and my personal favorite is a large gold bead made from 14k Gold so you don't have the discoloration issues you have with brass.
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Re: custom sights
[Re: wapitirod]
#100593
01/17/2012 10:59 PM
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mudcreek
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I ordered the front sight set for a single 10. Hopefully I can make them fit. Thanks for the help, I will let you know how they work
If I had expired young, I would have avoided the vicissitudes of old age. I reckon them vicissitudes are OK, though, considering the options.
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