Anyone Tired of Ruger's Sights?

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I'm not a big fan of the sights because they ding easily and are made from aluminum. Many Ruger handguns selling on the used market are in great shape, but the sights tend to look a bit beat up.

Also, they're the same whether you're shooting a Security-Six or a Single-Six, the sights look the same and, in fact, are the same. I've put Millet sights on some of my guns, but they're no longer made. At least I can't find them any more.

Years ago I bought two 6-inch commemorative Security-Sixes (FBI Academy). The price was so low I couldn't believe my good fortune. But when they arrived the wood presentation cases were broken. And when I looked inside the guns there was surface rust everywhere! No wonder I got the fabulous price! So I sent them back to Ruger. A few weeks later I got the guns back.

They were like new.

I put Millett sights on them and lighter springs. Then I put them in a safe and they've been there ever since. I'd like to find some sights on my Single-Six but don't know if it's worth the hassle. It shoots great so why mess with them? It's just that even though the guns look different, the sights look the same.

Does that bother you?

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The Millett sights on this Security-Six are great. Much better than Ruger's
standard sights, but I don't think Millett sells them anymore.



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No, Ruger's sights never bothered me. Millett sights do bother me and the few used guns I've bought that had them installed (S&W revolvers) were immediately replaced by OME versions. Sorry to not agree with you but you asked for opinions and mine differs from yours.

What does bother me about Ruger single actions is the New Models, but I seem to be one of the few on that score (LOL).

Dave
 
I'm not a big fan of the stock sights on their revolvers (or the front sight on a Mini 14). But the way I look at it is that they function okay, and anything "better" coming as stock would only be better for some people, but possibly worse for others. Whilst at the same time raising the cost of the gun.

So they offer basic and functional sights, that the owner can replace with whatever they prefer, as and when they can afford it.
 
New Rugers have blued steel sights (with the eagle emblem) as factory standard. I believe these are available from Brownell's now.

Gary Reeder made a beautiful replacement sight for Rugers many years ago but these, too, are no longer available.

Steel replacement sights are well worth the effort and price. I believe the steel Ruger sights are $20.95

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/847640A.htm

Bob Wright
 
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I found the old Millett sights very good sights for deliberate firing, but overhang the hammer a bit for really fast work.

This rear sight from Gary Reeder was superior to the aluminum deal from Ruger:

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Bob Wright
 
Who cares if they use the same rear sight on multiple guns?

As Bob posted, the new guns over the last several years have blued steel rear sights. I picked up several to upgrade older guns. If the rear sight has an eagle stamped in it, it's steel.
 
Confederate

It's just that even though the guns look different, the sights look the same.

Does that bother you?
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Can't say that it does. Never had a problem with any Ruger adjustable rear sight, be it aluminum or steel construction.
 
This reminds me of those posts recommending folks buy Security/Speed Six's... The millet sights haven't been made for at least a decade, so reminiscing about having access to them on the market doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

I've never had any trouble with Ruger sights - and as often as I have seen dinged front blades, I've never understood how it could happen so commonly. In general, if I see a revolver with a dinged front blade, I prefer not to buy ANYTHING from that seller. When a man's chainsaw is worn, but clean, I'll buy anything he has to sell. But some men don't know how to care for anything - and accordingly, I won't buy anything of theirs.
 
As to having trouble with Ruger sights,yes, I've had some. The smooth finish on the sight base, coupled with the radiused area just at the top of the boss causes a highlight that should not be there. It is more noticeable in outdoors lighting. Further, the anodizing on the aluminum alloy wears off leaving shiny spots that need not be there. Sights are easily changed out though, and I've kept a few extras in my parts box. This is the reason I said the Reeder sight is superior to the factory.

And those who lament the passing of the Millett sight can take some releif in going to the Bowen line of sights. These very closely follow the Millett.

Bob Wright
 
Hamilton Bowen makes a very nice steel rear sight it's not cheap but looks to be very sturdy. It's a shame that Millet stopped making their rear sight,I've set on 2 of my Redhawks very visible.
 
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