« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: New Vaquero adjustable sites  (Read 1176 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Gene R

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 227
  • Gender: Male
New Vaquero adjustable sites
« on: July 21, 2008, 02:44:15 AM »
Has anyone put adjustabe sites on a Ruger New Vaquero? I would like to have one done for my wife in 45 LC.

Thanks
Gene
Logged

Offline coyotejoe

  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2937
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2008, 04:28:18 AM »
Why not just buy a Blackhawk?
Logged
The story of David & Goliath only demonstrates the superiority of ballistic projectiles over hand weapons, poor old Goliath never had a chance.

Offline Savage

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4397
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2008, 05:35:04 AM »
Quote from: Gene R on July 21, 2008, 02:44:15 AM
Has anyone put adjustabe sites on a Ruger New Vaquero? I would like to have one done for my wife in 45 LC.

Thanks
Gene

Isn't that against the law or something?  ::)

I think the BlackHawk suggestion would be far more pratical than ruining a perfectly good Vaquero! I know the grip is different but hey, I'd live with it before butchering the Vaquero.

Savage
Logged
An appeaser is one who feeds the crocodile hoping it will eat him last,

Offline superdown

  • Trade Count: (14)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 708
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2008, 08:10:29 AM »
 I've seen a few that had smith j frame rear sight fitted to it and since i like the smooth line's of the vaquero better than the square boxey look of the blackhawk i have thought having it done my self because i also prefer adjustable sights. jmtc
Logged

Offline Gene R

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 227
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 09:25:15 AM »
I have 3 BH's already, but my wife likes the Vaquero but wants adjustable sites.

Asking why??  Hmmmmmm well maybe it's kinda why do people get 357's converted to 44 special, why not but a 44 mag and shoot specials.... ??? ???

I think she just likes the way it feels in her hand, she wants it as side arm while hunting or hikeing through the woods.. I carry my 45 BH and she wants her own, and wants it her way... ::) so I have to try and get her what she wants..

Gene
Logged

Offline Redhawk1

  • Life time NRA Supporter.
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (78)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10748
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 10:57:15 AM »
Looks like it's time you made a few phone calls to some custom handgun people.
Logged
If  you're going to make a hole, make it a big one.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

Endowment Life Member of the NRA
Life Member NA

Offline Gene R

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 227
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2008, 11:16:00 AM »
I figured as much..hers always has to end up costing more than mine.

No complaints though, it could be worse.
Logged

Offline BlkHawk73

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1501
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2008, 11:26:19 AM »
  Going back to the original suggestion, it'll proberly be much cheaper to simply change the grip frame out than have the topstrap machined for the new sight you'd need to buy also. 
  The .357 -> .44 special comparison rather than using .44 specials in a .44 amg I don't see as being the same.  Can't buy a .44 special chambered Ruger revovler but one CAN buy a adj sighted Ruger SA revovler. 
Logged
"Never Surrender, Just Carry On."  - G.S.

Offline Ken ONeill

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1259
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2008, 03:13:32 PM »
To answer your question, yes it has been done. Contact Jim Stroh or David Clements. I believe Alan Harton has done it also.
Logged

Offline Lloyd Smale

  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (32)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 02:32:00 AM »
ive had it done to a bearcat and will have it done on my next project a vaquero in 475. Any of the good gunsmiths can do it. dave clements does nice work and is real resonalble.
Logged
blue lives matter

Offline Gene R

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 227
  • Gender: Male
Re: New Vaquero adjustable sites
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008, 07:01:23 AM »
Thanks for the info. I will check with a couple locals, if they can't I will give your guy a call.

Thanks
Gene
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »