Been off the board for a good bit but I've had the weekend to catch up. Unsure if anyone has posted this product yet? It was released a few months back by Fermin Garza. It is a great upgrade for Blackhawk revolvers and those of us with aging eyes.
I recently bought a NM Blackhawk in .41 Magnum and was speaking with Mr. Garza about doing some cylinder throat correction to improve accuracy with lead bullets, and he mentioned his rear sight blades were ready to be released. I ordered one, and it's a very worthwhile upgrade.
Installation is as easy as removing the original windage screw and blade and replacing with the upgraded part. Very clear instructions are included along with an upgraded spring. The upgraded blade also has a set screw to lock down your windage adjustment after zeroing.
The new sight picture is far better than the original and a real improvement for me. I ordered the #7 rear sight. It's manufactured in a myriad of configurations - different notch profiles, white or non-outlined, grooves, etc. and compatible with different front sight heights. Fermin was a big help in determining the best solution. These blades will also fit other Ruger models that use the same pattern sight.
If you're interested here is a link with details:
Fermin C Garza
I've ran a few hundred rounds through this Ruger, and remembered how much fun you can have with single actions. Had my machinist buddy cut a Bisley hammer to fit, and installed a Belt Mountain cylinder pin and pin latch. Found a set of wood grips in the junk box at the gun shop to finish it up.
Really enjoy touching off those hot loads with 2400. As soon as my Barranti holster shows up I'll be set around the farm.
I recently bought a NM Blackhawk in .41 Magnum and was speaking with Mr. Garza about doing some cylinder throat correction to improve accuracy with lead bullets, and he mentioned his rear sight blades were ready to be released. I ordered one, and it's a very worthwhile upgrade.
Installation is as easy as removing the original windage screw and blade and replacing with the upgraded part. Very clear instructions are included along with an upgraded spring. The upgraded blade also has a set screw to lock down your windage adjustment after zeroing.
The new sight picture is far better than the original and a real improvement for me. I ordered the #7 rear sight. It's manufactured in a myriad of configurations - different notch profiles, white or non-outlined, grooves, etc. and compatible with different front sight heights. Fermin was a big help in determining the best solution. These blades will also fit other Ruger models that use the same pattern sight.
If you're interested here is a link with details:
Fermin C Garza
I've ran a few hundred rounds through this Ruger, and remembered how much fun you can have with single actions. Had my machinist buddy cut a Bisley hammer to fit, and installed a Belt Mountain cylinder pin and pin latch. Found a set of wood grips in the junk box at the gun shop to finish it up.
Really enjoy touching off those hot loads with 2400. As soon as my Barranti holster shows up I'll be set around the farm.
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