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Front sight pins
« on: January 17, 2009, 03:14:01 PM »
Where can I buy some of the very small split pins that are used to anchor the front sight blades on Ruger revolvers?

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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 05:39:48 PM »
I think I got mine from Brownell's.  Or maybe it was Midway.  Either, I guess.  Might as well get some front sight blades while you are at it, huh?
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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 01:44:31 AM »
Thanks, I'll talk to Brownell's. I figured to make the blades. I like patridge front sights. I have an Alan Harton sight on a Bisley and it is really nice.

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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 06:09:44 AM »
I'd like to see a picture of the Harton sight if it's not too much trouble.   I think the front sight blades were cheap.  I took one and milled a slot in the top and inserted a piece of ivory.  I'm using it and I like it but the second one should turn out better.  I made one out of brass for a Mk 1 .22 & it looked nice & worked well.
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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2009, 11:32:12 AM »
I have made many over the years from steel and brass - mostly steel as I like black sights. I will try to post the Harton sight.

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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2009, 01:37:30 PM »
Here is a photo of the Alan Harton sight.



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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2009, 02:35:18 PM »
Thanks, Autorim.  Neat sight!
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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2009, 03:57:25 PM »
After cylinder ream, trigger job and new sight, it is a real shooter.

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Re: Front sight pins
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2009, 08:32:27 AM »
You can also get the roll pins on the internet thru places like Harbor Freight tools, Tacoma screw, etc.  That sight really looks nice.  Most of my Rugers that have the screw on front sight have the Mark II Patridge style sight put on.  Shoot a lot better in bright light.

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