Have a newer Browning Buck Mark pistol, Standard URX (round barrel), it has the green fiber optic and would love to have red instead and DP sights were recommended from a friend as he feels they are best fiber optic sights out there. Anyone tried them on their BM, and if so what height and width to order?
Browning Buckmark - Dawson Precision sights
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Not my gun but shows the factory hi viz sight. The kit for rods by Browning is $44-50, the DP sight is 29 and read reviews and my friend loves his DP sight as the rods they use in mount don't "halo" as he and others put it.
I am far sighted w short arms, have a rough time at times w pistol sights w eye issues. May just try model paint on it but on that rod may just chip off to easy.
I am far sighted w short arms, have a rough time at times w pistol sights w eye issues. May just try model paint on it but on that rod may just chip off to easy.
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Hi Viz rods are a little different from typical dawson-type that you cut/melt into place. They use proprietary, thicker rods and a little key-type tool to swap them out. You should be able to find them at a variety of retailers or call Hi Viz and ask them to send you a few. they'll be inexpensive.
Ok. You might have to change the entire sight. HiViz is pretty reasonable. I'd go with that. Check their site: http://www.hivizsights.com/contact/customer-service-2/
They should be able to help you out!
Just checked Dawson Precision. Their Buckmark sights look good, too. Call them up!
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Thanks guys, yeah, I called Dawson but gotta get my factory sight measured as I have lost my caliper somehow, to order correct one for my gun.
I may just get the Browning pack of interchangeable rods as found em on sale so pricing about same now to get the color I want and if went w the hi viz sight pack would have some alternative colors. IDK my friend loves his DP sights he has and he shoots comps ect.... I just shoot w friends and family for fun and bragging rights. But my eye issues are my focus to keep strain down to minimum for enjoyment and ability to shoot for hours w out getting optic headaches.
I may just get the Browning pack of interchangeable rods as found em on sale so pricing about same now to get the color I want and if went w the hi viz sight pack would have some alternative colors. IDK my friend loves his DP sights he has and he shoots comps ect.... I just shoot w friends and family for fun and bragging rights. But my eye issues are my focus to keep strain down to minimum for enjoyment and ability to shoot for hours w out getting optic headaches.
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IMO it makes no sense to replace the entire front sight with another fiberoptic type just to change the color. Replacement rods are A DOLLAR.
Call them and ask what type you need. Done...
http://www.hivizsights.com/product-category/products/replacement-litepipes/
Call them and ask what type you need. Done...
http://www.hivizsights.com/product-category/products/replacement-litepipes/
1K, not just color is issue for me. Halo effect and strain on my eyes and I get terrible ruin your day headaches. I could deal w the color if had to but end up w headaches if I don't address and fix issue if I can. But thanks for link, great alternative.
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It looks similar to the Hi viz sight i had placed on my Buckmark a few yrs ago. The key is a small flat piece of metal that you slide under the fiber optic to depress a curved copper strip that is pressing against the rod to retain the rod. Once it's depressed you can pull the rod out.
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You might want to try a red dot sight then. they are very cool.
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