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Originally posted by Gun 4 Fun:
I would add that the Masterpiece has a partridge front sight, while the Combat Masterpiece has a Baughman ramp style front sight, designed for easier draw from a holster.
There are a few 4" Masterpieces (M-17's).
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In the spirit of good fun, certain S&W revolvers use PAT-RIDGE front sights, while there are certain birds called PAR-TRIDGE, as in "partridge in a pear tree." There is, therefore, no such thing as a PAR-TRIDGE front sight unless there has been a typo.
Yes, even S&W has had typos in its advertising!
Patridge Front Sight:
A type of sight designed by Eugene E. Patridge in the late 1800s, often used on handguns. It comprises of a squared-notch rear sight, with a front sight that has a thick blade that is flat on top.
This type of sight (often mispronounced or misspelled as "Partridge" sight) creates a clear, distinct front sight picture, and are usually found on competition guns.