Author Topic: Thinner front sight blade for S&W 617  (Read 438 times)

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Offline flabbydan

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Thinner front sight blade for S&W 617
« on: October 24, 2005, 10:24:56 AM »
The front sight blade on my 617 has gotten kind of rounded off on the edges over the years.  I'd like to replace it with a narrower one, but I can't seem to find any--not even at Brownell's.  What are my options, other than trying to grind off some metal from a thicker blade?   Any advice would be appreciated.
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Thinner front sight blade for S&W 617
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2005, 12:15:24 PM »
Contact S&W. They used to stock different blade thicknesses for their revolvers. If they don't have them a custom built blade is likely the only option left.
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Thinner front sight blade for S&W 617
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2005, 02:02:59 PM »
Thanks for the help.  I'll give them a call.