TxD Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Just noticed that Midway has an all steel Weigand rear sight in .125 and .140. I like the Weigand sight but not aluminum. Sorry if this is old news. Info here: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=956921 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicycle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Looks good to me. About to pull the trigger on my first N frame for a game gun and I might give this a go since it is a steel sight. I was also looking into the Bowen whole rear sight. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hmm, I think this might be a mistake on Midway's website. I have never heard of a steel Weigand blade, and I buy a lot of product from Jack. If you look at the Weigand website, it states the material is heat-treated aluminum: http://www.jackweigand.com/smith_wesson_rear_blade.html Making the Weigand blade out of steel would be a good idea, though! The aluminum blades work fine, but I like the ability to touch up a rear sight with cold blue when the edges start to get silvery. So somebody let me know if I'm wrong and there really is a steel Weigand blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolverJockey Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Last time I called (a few months ago), they were all still aluminum. The Apex blade is steel and I have been happy with the two I have. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carter Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) I put a Bowen Rough Country Heavy Duty rear sight on a 625 and was very impressed by the quality and sight picture with it. More expensive but its well made and should hold up well. The windage adjustment uses apposing screws kind of a PITA to adjust but stays put. Edited April 29, 2011 by Ross Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWEAR Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I put a Bowen Rough Country Heavy Duty rear sight on a 625 and was very impressed by the quality and sight picture with it. More expensive but its well made and should hold up well. The windage adjustment uses apposing screws kind of a PITA to adjust but stays put. That's a nice looking sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldchar Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just noticed that Midway has an all steel Weigand rear sight in .125 and .140. I like the Weigand sight but not aluminum. Sorry if this is old news. Info here: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=956921 I have the Rough Country sight, which gives the save sight picture as a Weigand, on my Model 19 which is my go everywhere and do anything gun. Put it on after my Weigand sight began to wiggle from being knocked around a bit. Aluminum does that. The Rough Country is solid steel, works like a champ for real life carry and abuse and IDPA shoots. However, like another member said, they use the Taurus opposing screw system to adjust windage and it is a pain to adjust. On a dedicated competition gun I pass as it is too difficult to adjust for different loads etc. I use the Weigand for PPC distinguished, and LPA for my USPSA revolver, and S&W factory for Icore classic. Jim G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennRasch Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just noticed that Midway has an all steel Weigand rear sight in .125 and .140. I like the Weigand sight but not aluminum. Sorry if this is old news. Info here: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=956921 Go with the SDM rear sight........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoked4AA Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Love my new Weigand rear sight. Got the wide .140 rear notch, cant beat the view and doesnt seem to hurt accuracy for ICORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Have the Weigand .140 on three revolvers using the SDM front, outstanding sight picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S391 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Have the Weigand .140 on three revolvers using the SDM front, outstanding sight picture. I have the same set up on my 625 and I've been happy with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw187 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenite Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I have the Weigand Aluminum on my 627 with SDM front, About 1 year now, I really like it, but it already has a dent from bumping another gun when putting it in the safe. When I change it I think I will go with SDM. Leonard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1911 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I have the Weigand Aluminum on my 627 with SDM front, About 1 year now, I really like it, but it already has a dent from bumping another gun when putting it in the safe. When I change it I think I will go with SDM. Have you tried the Apex Tactical rear sight? It looks a lot like the Weigand, but made of steel. I just shot my first match with it, and like it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenite Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 No, I've not tryied the Apex. That SDM looks sweet. I have a C&S fiber rear on my 625 and it works great with my messed up eyesight, but not as durabal as all metal. and I use my 627 as a house gun aswell as for fun. Leonard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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