Greetings all. I have lurked on this forum for a long time and finally registered as I have been looking for a rear sight assembly for a Model 17-4. I believe it was shipped in or about 1979. The sight would have a square tang. As best I can determine I need one with the rearward mounting hole, but this is less than clear. Any leads would be appreciated.
You might try Numrich (Gun Parts Corp), and also list a "Wanted to buy" here on the Forum. The 17-4 is new enough there may be some floating around. I think any K frame rear sight of this same vintage should work, but you may have to change out the blade for correct height. I have a 17-4, so if you need any measurements PM me.
Have you tried Smith and Wesson yet? The classifieds on this site might be able to hook you up as well. Great bunch of guys and gals here!! Oh, I almost forgot.......Welcome.....
Thank you for the responses. Numrich has none. Ditto for S&W and Midsouth. Brownell's shows them as in stock for the 17-4 but I had to send it back as it was for a newer version with a rounded front on the leaf/tang. I need the squared off front. There is one mounting screw but there are at least two versions of where it is located. Rough Country makes a very nice but very, very pricey sight for the 17-4. Because of the variations in the mounting hole placement they won't drill the mounting hole, for which there is an additional charge, without being sent either a sight assembly known to fit the gun (guess that would work if I had one and wanted an upgrade) or exact measurements (can't return it if you get that wrong). The search goes on. I'll put a WTB in the classifieds.