So I have had this for years without noticing this... The pictures make it look worse than it is.
Seriously, I woulda never noticed this if you had not asked, it would only be unsightly to an adversary
ETA: Here is a single, full resolution pic that shows the worst of it:
Last edited by mmc45414; 07-29-2019 at 07:12 AM.
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What files did you use?
Some I had, but you should be able to make it happen with something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Needle-HIGHES...gateway&sr=8-4
Did one of mine last night with a single cut generic file I found in the garage, no vice. Didn't take as long as you'd think.
I would HIGHLY recommend getting files that have safe edges though, as that would have made for a much easier and more finished installation (did it on my range beater first, will get safe edge files before I do my carry).
I have a 360PD that came with the red FO sight and I like the big dot enough I am contemplating one for the pinned front sight, and noticed they now make orange and yellow (both pinned and glue on, and plan to discontinue the white:
https://www.xssights.com/SW_Revlover...s_pr-8375.aspx
First comment is: why on God's green earth does S&W persist in putting crap front sights on any of their revolvers?
When I was faced with the same problem as all of you I talked to my gunsmith and he suggested doing a dovetail front sight install on my 642. Here's the result:
It's an XS Standard Dot, with a Novak dovetail. I'm not that big a fan of Tritium anymore and this sight won't fade over time.
Dave