rear sight removal
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nvbirdman
Blackhawk
Remove left to right.
Install right to left.
Install right to left.
44rugerr, As nvbirdman noted, this is usually the case but that can vary from gun to gun depending on who might have worked on it before you, especially with a used gun. A couple of "indicators" to look for are the "width" of the slot (drive out through the widest side) (back in through the same side) and any "staking" marks that are present! A good rule of thumb is to always push the sight out on what seems to be the side of "least" resistance. Another thing to look for with "rear" sights are that on some makes, the elevation screw actually is threaded into the "frame" and if you try to drive out the sight without "first" backing this screw out, you will in all probability "shear off" this screw!...........................Dick :idea:
edlmann
Blackhawk
nvbirdman":218seb16 said:
Agree - as you look down the barrel toward the front sight.
not suchas issue with Rugers, more of an issue with older dovetails on rifles......we usually looks to "see" which side has the "wear"( the blue may be worn off the edges of the slot...a good light will tell you real quick, but again, it makes no difference to us, as long as you :loosen the set screws if there are any........as said above....THAT will make a difference as well as how "firm" the gun is held in a good ,sturdy , padded vise.......
flatgate
Hawkeye
I believe a Ruger S.A. with a dovetailed rear sight has a Parallel sided dovetail and either side should work.....
flatgate
flatgate
