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Old 01-05-2013, 06:58 PM
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I have a neat model 60 3" Pro that, uncharacteristically, I shoot rather well at 25' double action. It is a keeper. I would, however, like to replace the adjustable rear sight. D&L makes a $250 replacement which may well be worth the price but is a bit pricey for my purpose. I'm looking for a drop-in-place fixed rear. Is there any such animal?

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Does Cylinder & Slide offer the Heavy Duty fixed sight for a J frame?
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Looks like for all frames except the J. Am I wrong?

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Looks like for all frames except the J. Am I wrong?

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It's there...J frame sight sets are available.
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Thanks; I'll call Monday.

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I just spoke with Cylinder & Slide. It does not make a fixed sight conversion for a J frame; just K, L and N frames. So, any one with any suggestions please send them.

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OK, after speaking with D&L a few minutes ago, they offer a direct replacement fixed sight for the rear sight which utilizes the holes that your adjustable sights already have. They sell that sight for $85.00 and it comes with the screws.
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It's $250 for them to be installed on your gun:

D&L J Frame S&W Sights

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D&L J frame sight machined into your revolver, and zeroed with your preferred and supplied ammo - $250 Three night inserts installed - add $250"

I'm not sure how drilling them for night sights adds another $250 though. That seems really high. Now maybe I'm not reading it right.
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OK, after speaking with D&L a few minutes ago, they offer a direct replacement fixed sight for the rear sight which utilizes the holes that your adjustable sights already have. They sell that sight for $85.00 and it comes with the screws.
I'm missing something. The rear sight on my 60 Pro is held on with one screw. What D&L provides for $250 is a front and rear sight conversion; the rear looks like it has been drilled and tapped for an additional two machine screws.

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I'm missing something. The rear sight on my 60 Pro is held on with one screw. What D&L provides for $250 is a front and rear sight conversion; the rear looks like it has been drilled and tapped for an additional two machine screws.

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No, I'm talking specifically about your 60 Pro, which when you remove that factory sight, D&L has a fixed drop in replacement for $85.00. That drop in is not shown on the web site, nor is it mentioned.
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I'll call tomorrow as soon as I get the teley number, and many thanks.

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