Century Limited
Bearcat
- Joined
- Mar 30, 2013
- Messages
- 27
I was fortunate enough to pick up a Mark II 50th anniversary pistol at an amazing price. It appeared to be unfired but had some bluing missing at rear of frame where frame meets the barrel. Upon getting it home and taking pictures for insurance purposes, I noticed the front sight had slid back in slot. The pin had been sheared. I bought a new pin but have yet to stake it in as want to see if there are more easily seen aftermarket sights that would benefit my old eyes. I see many options for adjustable sight models but nothing for the 4.75" barreled fixed sight models. I am thinking I will just settle for the white nail polish on front blade and spend money on another Mark II target version, but figured if anyone knows of better sights it would be someone here.
I am guessing someone tried to take gun down and ended up banging sight and shearing pin. The gun is really tight and a real pain to get bolt pin back in when assembling. I am sure it will get better after awhile.
Any suggestion on fiber optic sight or such that will work with fixed rear sight?
Also, should I try to peen pin with center punch to hold it in place or are there better options? Would blue locktite alone hold or would the heat from firing loosen it up. Pin is tiny and solid but floats out.
Pictures with sight out of place as received, The one with racking assist as she is now. I fired just short of 100 rounds so far and love it enough I ordered several more mec-gar mags as the 5 I have functioned flawlessly. I would have shot more but ran out of time as spent time shooting my 41 mag Blackhawk. Good dilemma if you ask me!
I am guessing someone tried to take gun down and ended up banging sight and shearing pin. The gun is really tight and a real pain to get bolt pin back in when assembling. I am sure it will get better after awhile.
Any suggestion on fiber optic sight or such that will work with fixed rear sight?
Also, should I try to peen pin with center punch to hold it in place or are there better options? Would blue locktite alone hold or would the heat from firing loosen it up. Pin is tiny and solid but floats out.
Pictures with sight out of place as received, The one with racking assist as she is now. I fired just short of 100 rounds so far and love it enough I ordered several more mec-gar mags as the 5 I have functioned flawlessly. I would have shot more but ran out of time as spent time shooting my 41 mag Blackhawk. Good dilemma if you ask me!