Hey Everyone,
I got a call from my gunsmith this morning who is "rehabilitating" my Smith & Wesson M-657 with a 6-inch barrel into the classic 5-inch variety. He said he was using a Weigand front sight base with interchangeable blades and wanted to know what type of front sight I would like to install on the revolver. He suggested a full Patridge as this is what he usually suggests for the design's crisp sight picture, but indicated that he could basically fabricate whatever style I wanted.
The gun is a general purpose piece and its use will crossover into the concealed carry realm from time to time. I am also looking for precision at distance with these sights.
What would my fellow wheelgunners suggest?
Patridge? Baughman ramp? Standard ramp? Plain black, red, or orange insert? Ed McGivern Gold-Bead? Tritium night sights?
Thoughts?
Thanks for the input.
I got a call from my gunsmith this morning who is "rehabilitating" my Smith & Wesson M-657 with a 6-inch barrel into the classic 5-inch variety. He said he was using a Weigand front sight base with interchangeable blades and wanted to know what type of front sight I would like to install on the revolver. He suggested a full Patridge as this is what he usually suggests for the design's crisp sight picture, but indicated that he could basically fabricate whatever style I wanted.
The gun is a general purpose piece and its use will crossover into the concealed carry realm from time to time. I am also looking for precision at distance with these sights.
What would my fellow wheelgunners suggest?
Patridge? Baughman ramp? Standard ramp? Plain black, red, or orange insert? Ed McGivern Gold-Bead? Tritium night sights?
Thoughts?
Thanks for the input.
