Yes Sir that's correct. The whole assembly came off, base and blade. I couldn't see any silver solder anywhere on the base or barrel but did/do see what looks to be a film of adhesive residue.
Thanks for the feedback and I'll give Ruger a call to see what they have to say.
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Just purchased a used super redhawk .44 mag. After 8 rounds the front sight fell off including the base. looks like there is pin in the base that matches a hole in the top arch of the barrel and there looks like glue residue that was used as an...