Fixed sight revolvers

[Nedroe]

a couple of fixed sight N frames, both 58's converted to .44 Magnum

a 2.5 inch

and a 3 inch

and a 681, with a 3 inch barrel.

and a 65-5LS

and a 13-3 with a 3 inch M19 barrel

I kinda' like 'em.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

There are some pretty nice revolvers posted above. I'm officially jealous!

During my police career, I carried a Model 60, a Model 65, and a Model 58 the last few years. I always qualified expert.

I might add that I carried a Model 19 early on. In a tussle with a hit and run driver (after the chase) the rear sight blade was broken off, even with the weapon in a very good quality and protective Hoyt holster. That never would have happened with my 65 or 58. I still have all of those old service revolvers and they get to go to range now and then.

 

[ironhead7544]

Years ago when almost every LE holster had a revolver, S&W armorers figured out how to correct the POI with fixed sights if it was off.

This involved a 2 pound block of babbitt. You can guess how it was done. I can say I saw it used and it worked. Dont try this at home.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I only wish I'd have got 2 or 3 of those surplus Model 10s a year or two back. I have a 10-8 in so-so condition, finish wise around the side plate & cylinder release side but it shoots excellent from the 25 yard line. Never was able to try it any further. Great for a house gun (I hope to never give a report on that.)

 

[galena]

Fixed sights are the way to go for a duty or everyday carry. Target and hunting are better served with adjustable sights. The single revolver on my Wish List is for S&W to bring back the K frame, 4 inch barrel, .22 Rimfire. Right now I can't recall the model number but think it was the M-45. I would buy three or four....

 

[BE Mike]

Fixed sights are the way to go for a duty or everyday carry. Target and hunting are better served with adjustable sights. The single revolver on my Wish List is for S&W to bring back the K frame, 4 inch barrel, .22 Rimfire. Right now I can't recall the model number but think it was the M-45. I would buy three or four....

I never had any problems with adjustable sights and they sure are easier to see.

 

[Greyman50]

Glad I’m “ adaptive” with what I carry, depends on where I’m going. I Avoid bad areas unless have to drive through them on the way to some supply house that carry what I need, have given up on Home-Depo and most Lowes.

 

[AJ]

I carry at times. When I am going somewhere that I think I might need a gun, I take my S-I-L, who is a Deputy Sheriff.

 

[Hair Trigger]

My only fixed sight S&W is my M58, but I do have two non S&W's with fixed sights, a Taurus 5-shot .38Spl and a 5-shot Rossi .38Spl.

 

[Narragansett]

I have a friend that does not like fixed sights. Frankly, I like em. I had a couple model 10's that I did not shoot and sold. I have a 1968 M10-5, that I have considered selling but so far have been able to resist. D138 ,1968, and it is just too nice. Pictured below.
I had a M65 the first day they were available. That thing would shoot. In my LEO days , the last time I qualified combat I shot 248/250. Yeah I traded it. Just one in a long line of mistakes. I drove it to the factory and had a tt/TH/red ramp put on it. They charged you pennies if you were LEO. Action was slicked up too.

 

[Old cop]

My Model 10 square butt snub, a former service revolver, now does duty as a house protection gun.

 

[terry_tr6]

Years ago when almost every LE holster had a revolver, S&W armorers figured out how to correct the POI with fixed sights if it was off.

This involved a 2 pound block of babbitt. You can guess how it was done. I can say I saw it used and it worked. Dont try this at home.

I have a strange feeling the correction involved the barrel more than the sight??

 

[ironhead7544]

I have a strange feeling the correction involved the barrel more than the sight??

Yes.

It can also be done with a file. On my M64, I used a safe edged file on the right side of the notch. It shot left, and I removed a little bit at a time until it hit center at 25 Yards. It didnt take much.

 

[bdGreen]

Fixed sights are the way to go for a duty or everyday carry. Target and hunting are better served with adjustable sights. The single revolver on my Wish List is for S&W to bring back the K frame, 4 inch barrel, .22 Rimfire. Right now I can't recall the model number but think it was the M-45. I would buy three or four....

Yep, that's the one.

Gotta luv 'em.

enjoy,
bdGreen

Tap on image to enlarge.

 

[jbtrucker]

I have pre 10 and 64 snub would like either one with 4" barrel.

now have 64 4 inch and selling the 5 screw and maybe buy a Model 10

 

[AJ]

Will these do?

 

[FXWG]

I have pre 10 and 64 snub would like either one with 4" barrel.

They are out there. I just picked up this 4" 64-8. For $359.
I actually was looking for a snub.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

Picked this up off GB only to find the barrel wasn’t clocked correctly and the front sight was too high. Had to go back home but now it’s the way it should have left the factory. Plus Ken’s grips.

 

[squidsix]

I read (and have tested) that S&W zeroed their fixed sight 38 and 357 revolvers with 158 grain loads.
Anyone know the bullet weights they used to zero their other caliber fixed sight revolvers?

 

[ladder13]

a couple of fixed sight N frames, both 58's converted to .44 Magnum

a 2.5 inch

and a 3 inch

and a 681, with a 3 inch barrel.

and a 65-5LS

and a 13-3 with a 3 inch M19 barrel

I kinda' like 'em.