.38 DA, 3rd Model, Front Sight

[TACC1]

Does anybody know if there's a front sight for
the 38DA that has a bead, instead of just the blade?
Or is that something to ask a gunsmith to fabricate?
I can alter the sight by squaring the rear of the sight, would
silver solder hold up to the mild recoil of the .38 S&W?
I'm thinking that a brass bead would work, or, adding material
to make the sight wider. I can barely pick it up now.
Has anybody else tried to help their front sight?
TACC1

 

[opoefc]

The factory offered target sights for this model. The front site blade was "squared", rather than round like the service sight, and had a small bead on it. Making your own custom sight is also easy. Silver solder, if done properly, will stand up to almost any recoil stress and should not be a problem on a .38DA. Ed.

 

[TACC1]

Thank you. The original sight had been replaced or polished.
Doesn't matter which, can't see it anyway. I'll start looking for a target sight.
TACC1

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Go here and select which one you want...the standard 1/2 moon or a Payne.

 

[TACC1]

Thank you, I'll give him a call later this morning.
TACC1

 

[10/22]

If you can't find a factory sight, as long as you're dealing with a pinned front sight, make whatever you want. All you need is a piece of steel or even brass, some files and wet-or-dry sandpaper and go. Once shaped, drill it, pin it and you're good to go.