Redhawk Front Sight

[Arisin' Wind]

This weekend I worked on my Redhawk making a new front sight. I wanted a sight that went all the way to end of the barrel. I looked online a little but didn't see anything so I decided to make one. I had some bar steel, a hacksaw, a dremel and a old stone grinding wheel so I went at it. I took the Ruger factory sight off and measured it out. I could see why the sight didn't go to end of the barrel. The way the sight base fits into the barrel would keep the sight blade from extending past the blade. But I saw a way to make it happen so I broke out the tools and started cutting steel. It took awhile fitting everything but I got it together. I painted the sight blade with an epoxy black then a flat black top coat. I put some Testors Red on the ramp. All in all it looks pretty good. This week I'll try to get out to the range and see how she works.

And for those who thought I was joking about the stone grinding wheel.

 

[BIgMuddy]

I think it looks great...you done good! I admire people with skill..wish I had some.

Dan

 

[Arisin' Wind]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

The nice thing about the sight is I can use the factory sight again or even make other type of sights for it. The factory sight retention is still used.

 

[don44]

Good job!

 

[chris_]

That stone needs a foot pedal!

 

[GP100man]

Where`s the motor ????? LOL !!!!

 

[Arisin' Wind]

Where`s the motor ????? LOL !!!!

That stone needs a foot pedal!

That's what kids are for.

 

[MADISON]

Doesn't Ruger still sell the plastic set of front sights?
Back before the Clinton Crime Bill, I bought my set for $15.00.

 

[Arisin' Wind]

Ruger does still sell the plastic sights.