Vaquero Adjustable Sights

[pi2]

I love Ruger single actions.

That being said I desire to put "small" adjustable sights on SS Vaquero, .45 Colt Birdheads with 3.5" barrels.

I live within walking distance of an old gunsmith (nearly 80... and I am pushing 70) who said he will do the work "if I am in no hurry."

He does not use a computer... never has... never will.

He has done work for me for nearly 40 years and I want him to do these Vaquero sights.

I need sources for front and rear sights that have been successfully used by others.

I will also take recommendations on sights but I am happy with the smith near me.

I have seen some work by Alan Harton and it is beautiful.... but again.... I want my neighbor to do the work.


BTW... the smith said he has used MMC sights (he incorrectly recalled the name being MTM) but looking at their site I see mainly sights for autos.

I was thinking small, unobtrusive sights along the lines of "j" frame sights or anything proven to be winners.


All assistance will be appreciated.

 

[Robb Barnes]

David Clements makes a J frame style sight that I have had installed on a vaquero before and it worked great and looked very nice as well.

 

[Hondo44]

What Robb said. Clement's has a winning combination with the S&W J frame sight, and I would stick with that, it's perfectly proportioned and streamlined for the Vaquero.

 

[pi2]

Does Clements sell these sights for installation by others?

 

[eric conrad]

Give Dave a call. www.clementscustomguns.com
Great guy. Eric

 

[Luckyducker]

I have a SS 4 5/8" Bisley Vaquero chambered in 45LC that Clements put the S&W sights on and it is a good shooter since I opened the chamber throats. I don't know about somebody else doing the work but Clements' work is top notch.

 

[Hondo44]

Does Clements sell these sights for installation by others?

Last I heard, Dave does not sell his reproduction S&W pre war sight unless he installs it. It's the sleekest and most unobtrusive style sight but although fully adjustable, it's not a Micro Click.

However if you choose the post war S&W J frame Micro Click sight, anyone can obtain those from S&W and other parts distrs.

 

[Hondo44]

I have a SS 4 5/8" Bisley Vaquero chambered in 45LC that Clements put the S&W sights on and it is a good shooter since I opened the chamber throats. I don't know about somebody else doing the work but Clements' work is top notch.

Cool! Pre war reproduction sight or post war J frame sight?

 

[Luckyducker]

"Cool! Pre war reproduction sight or post war J frame sight?"


Heck if I know! I bought it with the adjustable sight already on it. BTW, it also has a custom round butt grip frame. I have considered selling it and buying a quality 1911 but I just can't seem to part with it.

 

[Hondo44]

Dennis,

Pre war target sight:

Post war J frame target sight:

 

[Luckyducker]

If I'm seeing correctly in the above pictures mine looks to be the post war J frame target sight. Thanks Hondo, now I know!