R112mercer Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'm putting a new rear sight blade in my 625 and I'm trying to figure out how to make sure I have enough windage adjustment left after I stake the windage nut. Should I adjust the sight so the blade is to the leftmost, rightmost, or centered before I tighten the windage nut, back off a hair, and stake it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'm putting a new rear sight blade in my 625 and I'm trying to figure out how to make sure I have enough windage adjustment left after I stake the windage nut. Should I adjust the sight so the blade is to the leftmost, rightmost, or centered before I tighten the windage nut, back off a hair, and stake it? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I usually center the blade, tighten and back off one click to prevent it from being too tight. When staked, the whole thing turns so so will be able to adjust as needed. Best trick I have is take the old apart inside a large clear plastic bag so the spring and plunger don't go south on you. The little rascall really flies regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Thanks. I already had the plunger fly off on me after taking almost every precaution to prevent that. Luckily it was facing down and didn't go to far. Still needed a big magnet to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Yep, that's the way to do it. Plenty of adjustment left. I never realized how shallow my old rear notch was. Looked like the rear sight on a SAA or original issue GI 1911. Now to see if being able to see that big black post on the end of my barrel will help me shoot better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Glad it worked out. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Rob, I've found that if you unscrew the little screw right above the barrel, cylinder and put a Millet on there it is a whole lot easier, and that back blade is the same from top to bottom, no radius on the bottom to glare in the sun at you. Plus, if it ever screws up just send it back to Brownells, they will replace it. Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I agree with Hopalong, I've never found anything better than a Millett sight for a wheelgun in all the......uh.....in all the months I've been shooting IPSC. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.carden Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 That was real CLOSE .... Mike..... uh uh........uhmmm.......LOL !!! I just put "back on" a Weigand rear sight. Its a deeper notch with a rear profile similar to the Millet. Cant seem to make up my mind these...... uh...uhm..... days!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 I love the Weigand look, Marianas Trench depth rear notch, big black billboard over all look. I don't like the Weigand reliability, thin, bent, aluminum attachment pieces become twisted, mangled aluminum junk in my hands. Plus it's embarassing enough shooting a Nationals stage without ears, let alone having to ask for help finding your rear sight blade... As to Millett's, I also have one of them and found the rear notch to be just as shallow as my old blade. Do they offer different heights? I only remember different styles. Jerry showed me an interesting rear sight from Bowen Classic Arms. It's called a "Rough Country" rear sight and has a perfectly flat back blade with a nice deep rear notch. Only probelems are the fact that it only comes in a white outline rear and costs @ $100.00. Hop, as to glare on the rear because of the hump, a Carbide Lamp does a wicked job on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Yepper, the Millett rear sight does indeed come in 3 or 4 different heights, and only the shortest one gives that shallow look you're talking about. I think I have the .360" on my 625...... I haven't seen the Bowen sight, but I would suspect the white outline could be removed fairly easily with the correct chemicals and/or tools! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Rob, So does changing it out to a Millet, which is a whole bunch a stronger sight. IMO. I use the "medium" height .360 I think, correct me if I'm wrong Mike. Plenty of "depth" in that rear notch. (around 30 bucks from Brownells, if you have a Tax number) Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 The good news is the rear blade installation went without a hitch! The bad news is the rear sight is now too high and I ran out of downward elevation when I went to zero! Back to Brownells for the middle height blade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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