Cylinder & Slide, Inc. - Expreme Duty Fixed Sights for S&W Adj Sight Revolver

[prescobd]

Does anyone have any experience with Cylinder & Slide's Extreme Duty Fixed Sights for S&W adjustable sight revolvers?

I have been considering a S&W 386PD as my next gun and ordering a set of the Fixed Sights for it.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I don't have any experience with the sights you mentioned, but have replaced all the factory adjustable sights on my carry revolvers and most others with stronger, more finely adjustable sights from the good folks at http://www.milletsights.com

 

[rbmcmjr]

Does anyone have any experience with Cylinder & Slide's Extreme Duty Fixed Sights for S&W adjustable sight revolvers?

I have been considering a S&W 386PD as my next gun and ordering a set of the Fixed Sights for it.

Your timing is impeccable. I just received my 629 back from C&S, where I had those sights installed (in addition to some other work). In short, I like them. I haven't taken it out for a test fire yet (it's cold here in Idaho and the range is outdoors), but the sight picture is great in my dry fire practice. These things are over-engineered to a faretheewell. I can't imagine that there is any way to damage them that won't damage the underlying gun.

These pictures have no artistic worth, and there is dust all over, but they do show the details of the sights:







Rick

 

[lwhespel]

rbmcmjr:

I also have a model 629 and have been considering sending it to C&S to have those sights installed. How is C&S to deal with? I've heard good and bad. What was turn around time?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Larry

 

[rWt]

Any word on Clark's sights or Bowen's new heavy duty sights?

Which Millet sights for a 4" N frame?

 

[hoek48]

I got a set for Christmas and installed them on my 3" M66-6. I have not been able to get to the range yet. The sight picture with the Hi-Viz front sight is much better than with the original small V-Notch rear sight. Also, the do not catch on clothing like the tall V-Notch did. The better sight picture is just my opinion. I have a friend who loves the V-Notch.

 

[Standing Wolf]

How is C&S to deal with? I've heard good and bad. What was turn around time?

It's an excellent company to do business with, although your time on the waiting list can amount to forever and a Sunday afternoon sometimes.

 

[rbmcmjr]

It's an excellent company to do business with, although your time on the waiting list can amount to forever and a Sunday afternoon sometimes.

Yup. I sent my initial request on March 23, 2005. They sent me a letter in late October, telling me it was time to send it in to them. I shipped it (UPS Next Day Air Saver) on Halloween. It was returned to me (FEDEX Overnight) on November 9, 2005.

Once they call for your gun, the turnaround is pretty quick for simple stuff.

 

[Z_Infidel]

Any word on Clark's sights or Bowen's new heavy duty sights?

Which Millet sights for a 4" N frame?

I have Bowen's Rough Country rear sight installed on a Ruger GP-100 and it is excellent. Much sturdier than the factory sight and less likely to snag on clothing. I believe the sight is also available for S&W revolvers.

 

[lwhespel]

rbmcmjr & Standing Wolf:

Thank you both for your insight. I'm going to contact them soon to get on the list.

Larry