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Old 05-27-2023, 03:19 AM
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I've got a 3 1/2'' barrel model 27-2 and the plastic red insert is missing on the front sight, how to i replace it?
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Here ya go:

BROWNELLS FRONT SIGHT INSERT KIT | Brownells


Many also use plastic things like old toothbrushes and file to fit.
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BROWNELLS FRONT SIGHT INSERT KIT | Brownells


Many also use plastic things like old toothbrushes and file to fit.
Been there. Done that. Works.
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Some version of that process survived the prep for hard chroming and the application process. That was decades ago.
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cool thanks, i think I'll give it a try
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