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Old 04-28-2011, 10:44 AM
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My 66 red ramp has fallen out , how can I replace this ? I could not find anything in Brownell's !
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Do you have it or is it lost? A light coat of epoxy will hold it in place if you have it. If not, Google red ramp sight, midway arms has a video of how to start from scratch, but since your notch is already there, you can start from where they show how to cut the notch. I have a 27-2 at S&W having a red ramp sight installed, but it hadn't had one before. S&W may have them for sale, but you would have to use fine sand paper on the plastic to make it fit. Good luck!
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:25 PM
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Look in the front of the handgun Sight Section. Page 232 in Catalog #61

081-000-370AB Mix it Kit.

080-068-000AB Sheet Plastic Insert Making Kit.

I need one installed myself. My 625-3 Ramp is not cut for one.

I have a feeler out on a gunsmith who installed one on a 27. Not sure if he still has the materials or not so far.

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Old 04-29-2011, 07:47 AM
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Thanks , DLB. I lost the piece!
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Old 04-30-2011, 01:43 AM
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The Brownells kit is by far the easiest. Follow the instructions, and, you're done. You can even mix up a slightly custom color.

I've tried mixing up other stuff, and, it can be done but takes a lot of experimenting to get it right. You can probably get colored acrylics at your local hobby or craft store. I found, though, I had to buy the resin in such quantities at my particular stores that it wasn't worthwhile. I eventually just bought the kit and did a couple of sights.

I don't know where you are located - if you happen to be in the Pacific NW I would be happy to do it for you. It only takes about 20 minutes.
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Groo here
There was at one time a company that sold plastic preformed for the
sight,just file to fit and glue in.
They even had brass and silver inserts, I need some of those.....
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when I had one come out I melted down a little brass and made a mold on the sight out of waxed plastic. Poured the brass in there and had a cool sight ramp. I sold it foolishly, but if I ever get a red ramp again I'm going to put the brass in there.
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