Thinking about getting out of 44 Mag

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Couple years ago I picked up a Ruger Super Black 7.5". I've got a little less that two ammo cans of brass, carbide dies, etc, etc.

So I've never been real happy with the front sight on this gun. It's the blued version with the soldered front sight. I've tried throwing my Burris FastFire on it which was comical.

The problem is when I wander the internet looking for a replacement 44 nothing has been jumping out at me. In fact the only thing that gets close are all 357 mags.

As someone who's only shot this one 44 mag I'm not sure if I wanna sell everything or just the gun.

I need your wisdom here. Thank you.
 
Ok, let's be specific. What's wrong with the front sight?

Why is the Fastfire comical? Weigand makes a great short little base that is perfect for that type of red dot. Lots of folks shooting revolvers with an optic.

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What do you do with this gun?if it's just a range toy sell but if you wish to hunt with it issues can be resolved easily enough.
 
What do you find objectionable about the front sight? I, for one, like the Ruger front sight and have installed one on a Colt Single Action Army mated with S&W rear sight.

When I needed a taller blade on one Super Blackhawk, I had my gunsmith mill off the blade and slot the ramp so optional blades could be pinned in.

Bob Wright
 
I would park the 44 in your gunsafe and search for the replacement that will make you happy. There is plenty of time later to divest from .44 mag or just sell the firearm or get the pistol modified.

No hurry. Find the replacement. Shoot the replacement for a few months before making a move on the .44.

I can not count the number of posts on this site that lament letting a firearm go and regret the decision later, sometimes much later.
 
Is the front sight really the only issue? You could try painting it. I like psychedelic colors.

Here is how I proceed: Degrease the sight. Grease the sides of the sight, Chapstick works well, so any paint dribbles don't adhere to the sides.

Paint on a layer of white nail polish. Let dry, paint on another. Now top that with whatever colored nail polish you like. The white undercoats make the topcoat color pop. Currently I'm using Neon Bora Bora, sort of an electric coral pink-magenta. Women use all sorts of nail coloring these days, from deep black to bright white and even some colors I hadn't heard of. You might not need to go shopping to get your supplies for this project.

The only actual requirement is that the color is one you're not likely to encounter in nature, so the sight doesn't get lost against the target.

The paint job is not permanent but it is durable, and cheap and easy to renew. It is also easy to remove, using nail polish remover, if you decide you made a mistake. I can see how a man with a hot pink sight might feel that way. But it was that or Lilac Frost.

Or mount some optic you find less amusing. :D
 
I did the "Like" on post #12 and then had to go back and appreciate the pictures again.
Very nice, both versions. Like you guys, I relied upon iron sights for decades
but I'm truly discovering enhanced sighting. Now you got me looking at those Raptor products.
 
My tiny wisdom to the OP: If you like the gun but not the front sight, have a competent smith change it.
(Emphasis on 'competent' here.)

If you just don't get giggly enjoyment from the gun any more, time to consider your next gun purchase.

That's it. No more wisdom to offer.
 
I don't know why someone would give up on a cartridge because they don't care for a platform.

I get that there are not any revolvers the OP cares for as a replacement, at least that the OP has seen.

Doesn't mean some googling couldn't turn something up.
 
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For more context, are you shooting bench rest or free hand and at what range? In other words, what are you expecting from your shooting and ability to see the front sight clearly?
 
If the problem is that typical .44 Magnum guns are too big and clunky, there's Smith and Wesson's Model 69, a 5-shooter .44 Magnum on the L frame, and I am optimistic that Ruger will follow along with a .44 Magnum GP-100. (They already make the GP in .44 Special.)

It's difficult to fault the cartridge. If you want less hurrah and bother you can load .44 Specials or midrange magnums. Bump up the power to full magnum levels and you have quite a bit of energy on tap for hunting uses.
 
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