spook Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I still have a patridge front sight on my 625-2. I am really looking into the fiber optic front sights, but I can't seem to find a decent one. I've seen the SDM sight, but they're very wide (.125") and the dot looks way too big, which would mess up accuracy. Besides, it says on they site that the sights are very tall, so I'll proably have to replace my rear sight too. Does anyone know of another fiber optic FS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Spook, I don't know others (maybe Hi-viz), i'll order SDM from Brownells, but i just have a Millet rear, and it seem that together they work well, .......... i hope. ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I replaced the front sight assembly of my 625-4 with a Wiegand interchangable front sight system. Stuck an SDM fiber insert in it and have been quite happy. The rear sight is factory stock, and while there isn't as much light around the sides as I like on my STI's, it is much faster than the blade was...and if I find something I like better, swapping the front sight is a snap (well, a pin and a spring loaded plunger instead of a snap, but you get the idea). Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I also use the SDM with factory rear on my 610 Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted October 24, 2003 Author Share Posted October 24, 2003 Guys, thanks. Wakal, I was afraid the SDM would give me a claustrophobic sight picture. Maybe I'll have my gunsmith machine a FO FS for me. Sensei, please let me know what you think of the SDM once you install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Mark Hartshorne at Pinnacle High Performance www.pinnacle-guns.com made several micro dot type .090 blades with FO in them For my Revos. All my stock guns have the same sight set up, Love them. Tell him what you need and he will make it up for you. Tell him Doug sent ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mainus Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I am on board with Doug. Mark at Pinnacle is the Sh*t. He has put fibre optics on both of my 625's and I love them. I think he just uses the existing sight, mills a groove in them, drills a hole for the rod and thats it. Mark also makes my ghost ring rear sight for my revo's. With the rear ghost ring and the front fibre optic, it really works well for me. I would highly recomend Pinnacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted October 25, 2003 Author Share Posted October 25, 2003 Thanks guys, I'll check it out ASAP Björn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 spook, I made a FS for my 610. Took 1/8" (.125") mild steel, dremel tool and .060" drill bit and whacked away at it. I made mine too tall and had to lower it and it is butt ugly, but it works just fine. Whether you make one, have one made or buy one, IMHO the fiber optics give these tired eyes a little better look. FWIW Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 LOL, that sounds like fun. I don't mind the butt-uglyness of parts. My competition gun looks like a POS anyways. I've already talked my gunsmith into making me some new FSs, and I happen to really like the .090" sights for plates at 15yds+. I don't think that leaves any room for a fiber.., or does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMc Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 I did like Dennis, Used a Dremel and a drill to make my own. Dennis' sight doesn't look bad, and he has worked himself a sweeet trigger on that 610. Does a good job chamfering a cylinder too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Sims Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 SDM front sight and a Wiegand rear Blade on the 686 and the 625 that I used to have. Have since sold both guns but if I ever get another revolver it would be the sight combination that I would have. The SDM front sight is very nice and bright. The dot is alot smaller, IMO than a Hi-Viz. The blade is square and if my memory serves me correctly the Hi-Viz isn't, more rounded on top. Just my .02 worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 This morning i have reiceved the SDM front sigth, ................ Fantastic !!! (ordered from Dillon Precision), next days i will put on the revo .......... one green and one red ............. who will be the best ??? hi all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Sims Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 I prefer green, it seems to show better for me on the brown colored targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Oh, oh, oh ............................. There is a little problem i didn't knew ............. last evening i was trying to change the front sight, ......... but after i push out the little pin i saw that the original sight have an hole too, and the new that i want to change, (SDM pin in), no ........ I hope you don't tell to me that i have to make this little hole in the new sight ........................................... oh my God, i really hope no !!! ................................. (i need a good Gunsmith !!!) ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Sensei, yes, unfortunately you need to drill a hole in the sight to install it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Spook, Thank you, i'll let you know (after this job), how it work .............. i hope fine ! ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Sims Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Do it exactly like the instructions say. Drill from both sides and you'll be fine. I was nervous when I did mine and it turned out just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 I have the SDM on My 629 Deer blaster. I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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