Front Sight Modification Experiment
Posted: 17 Oct 2020 10:56
I don't feel I'm unique in feeling the sights of Rossi 92s a little shy of perfect. I modified the semi-buckhorn rear sight shortly after bringing the rifle home. I felt the brass bead on the front sight was a little too big, so I ordered what I thought were smaller replacement beads from Numrich and put them into my parts box. That was about five years ago.
Recently I was inspired to replace the original bead. Not wanting to risk ruining the one front sight I had, I requested a spare to work with on here on this forum. A very generous forum member sent me one, which I sincerely appreciate.
It took just about a half-hour to remove the old bead and install the new one. When I was done I realized the "smaller" replacement bead was almost the same size as the original. Duh. So, I achieved my original goal by reducing the replacement bead to be flush with the post.
With the sun shining from behind over my right shoulder the new bead is bright and precise. In any other lighting it disappears and the front sight becomes a narrow, flat-topped post that I find impossible to see on anything except a white background. (I'm 77. This might not be a problem for younger people.)
So, I'm currently involved with a different solution. When I'm done I'll report on those results. But, hey, this is what hobbies are all about . . .
Recently I was inspired to replace the original bead. Not wanting to risk ruining the one front sight I had, I requested a spare to work with on here on this forum. A very generous forum member sent me one, which I sincerely appreciate.
It took just about a half-hour to remove the old bead and install the new one. When I was done I realized the "smaller" replacement bead was almost the same size as the original. Duh. So, I achieved my original goal by reducing the replacement bead to be flush with the post.
With the sun shining from behind over my right shoulder the new bead is bright and precise. In any other lighting it disappears and the front sight becomes a narrow, flat-topped post that I find impossible to see on anything except a white background. (I'm 77. This might not be a problem for younger people.)
So, I'm currently involved with a different solution. When I'm done I'll report on those results. But, hey, this is what hobbies are all about . . .