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Offline cynergyou

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Handi Rifle iron sights
« on: November 19, 2010, 08:52:02 AM »
Hi All - My Handi Rifle is equipped with iron sights (20" barrel, 22 Hornet).  I noticed that with the iron sights I have to cock the hammer back in order to get a good sight picture.  Is this true of all Handi Rifles with iron sights?

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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2010, 09:37:56 AM »
Yes, unless you change your sights.
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2010, 11:47:44 AM »
It's normal.



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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2010, 12:40:00 PM »
Its part of the never point your weapon at anything you don't intent to kill rule
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2010, 05:00:41 PM »
you could probably file down the tip of the hammer a bit and get your eye to clear it (or put a tiny notch there and make it into a second rear sight?).  on mine, I permanently mounted a riser on the stock and put the sights up high (almost max) so I can see mine over the hammer BUT it's blurry.  not to be sarcastic but when I'm aiming in at the range or in the woods I cock the hammer as I bring up the gun not after so I never really have to deal with it anyways.
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2010, 07:38:45 PM »
Put a scope on that Hornet!
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2010, 07:46:20 PM »
a scope on a slim rile that handles quick... especially in a "short-range" caliber... I don't know about that.  besides, he'd probably need a hammer extension then....
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2010, 05:30:00 AM »
You are not the only one who dislikes the Colt peacemaker hammer on these. Look up the the low profile hammer mods. I am about ready to order the topper hammers and springs for all of mine.
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Re: Handi Rifle iron sights
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2010, 10:42:40 AM »
Cocked rifle with a transfer bar is safe as long as you keep your finger off the trigger. Still, dont point it where a bullet shouldnt go because that is smart.
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