For enjoyment of fixed sights

[ME94]

One day a discovered that I really enjoy fixed sights. So here is my start. 58, 681

64-3, 547 and 65-5

43C, 649-3 and 442-2

940, 36 and 36-1

10-5 and 10-6 I am not sure which form to put this in since the revolvers cover all 3 forms. Continued in next post

 

[ME94]

M&Ps

Dan Wesson 14, Ruger Speed Six, Colt Detective Special and Ruger Bearcat looking forward to seeing your fixed sights revolvers.

 

[NY-1]

I'm a sucker for a fixed sight wheelgun - the lines are cleaner and the smooth topstrap just looks nicer to me. Not much can beat the timeless silhouette of a Model 10, after all.

Hell, even the not-exactly-pretty GP100 has a fixed-sight model that I'd dare to call attractive. (Minus the, in this case egregiously disproportionate, Hogue Monogrip.) And the fixed-sight Service Six is still the prettiest of all of Ruger's revolvers in my book.

 

[AJ]

I am not a real big fan of fixed sighted handguns for bullseye use. But I have two that I do use for fun shooting. I have a S&W Victory .38 Special and a Colt Model 1909 U.S. Army in .45 Colt. Both are fun to shoot with the right ammo.

 

[bdGreen]

When it's all about 'business', I don't need no stinking adjustable sights.

Ha, enjoy,

bdGreen

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[cmannie]

Absolutely a huge fan of fixed sight revolvers!!
All the 2.5" barrel revolvers (not J frames)
Seems like it must be a sales and marketing point…
Not exactly so needed..and I get that the frame needs to be exclusive to a fixed sight in manufacturing…but for practical carry..
Ruger is listening more than S&W on this.
I believe a 2.5 and 3 inch K/L or even an N frame would sell extremely well in the probably struggling revolver market for S&W…
And a factory bobbed hammer…
Again: Ruger is doing this on the SP101.
COME ON SMITH!!
You made them before and We love fixed sight!!
Thank you for sharing!

 

[klind45]

Hey I love them too, more and more. Here are some of them

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[WCCPHD]

I too have an affection (or is it an affliction) for fixed sight S&W revolvers. I like them of all flavors and frame sizes.

Model 13. My last issued revolver and first K frame fixed sights.


My last (full time) off duty/undercover revolver. Model 342ti.


Model 940


Model 58


Model 65-5 LadySmith


Pair of "Baby" Chiefs Specials


Model 296


Model 631


Model 547


Second Model .44


Model 629-3 Carry Comp


Model 629-6


Model 629-5


Model 60


Triple Lock Commercial .455 (unfortunately converted to .45 Colt)


Model 49

 

[Birdhunter6]

WOW! Really like the 547s.

I'm usually shooting my recently acquired Combat Magnum right now, but the fixed sight Smiths always appeal.

Mine are:

3" 13-2 .357 Magnum
4" 58, .41 Magnum
3" 36-1, .38 Special
2 1/4" 640-1 Pro, 357 Mag (EDC)
5.5" 1917, .45 ACP
4.25" Regulation Police, .32 Long

There is room in the safe for a Victory, an HD and a TL, just haven't found them yet.

 

[PeteC]

Two of my favorite vintage fixed sight models.... On top, a 1944 Victory Model, .38 S&W, 5" barrel. An incident with this model led to the development of the sliding hammer block which became standard after WWII (Apparently the old hammer block could not withstand a drop to the steel deck of a US Navy ship.) After WWII, Victory models were issued to local police forces throughout occupied Europe. This one did its duty with the regional police of Bremen and Bremerhaven before returning to the US.

Fast forward 30 years... 1974 Model 64, .38 spl, 4" barrel. Pretty much the same basic design with few changes. Same tapered barrel, fixed sights, and sliding hammer block, now in stainless steel with Magna grips ... just a couple fewer screws to misplace.

 

[jcs266]

I love the flat / grooved top-strap of a fixed sight revolver. Keep it simple!

 

[Retired W4]

I am a big fan of fixed sight magnums but here are a couple non-magnums and a nickel 58.

Post war 5" M&P, recently purchased
Austin PD Heavy Duty, as reworked by S&W for civilian market
Model 58 et. all

 

[SS336]

To be truthful, once I get a load worked up and adjust the sights I very seldom move them.
So fixed sights, to me, are more than ok. Cleaner looking and simpler and mostly unbreakable. I like them a lot.

 

[PeteC]

...Cleaner looking and simpler and mostly unbreakable. I like them a lot.

The Peruvian Police apparently agreed with that statement when they placed a special order for these:

1987 Model 19-P, 4" barrel. Only fixed sight Model 19 version I know of. Shipped from the factory with Pachmayr rubber grips (which I replaced with Ahrends smooth targets). Part of the overrun from the Peruvian order, and shipped to Smith & Wesson's European distributor, WISCHO. Belgian proof marks from Liege Proofhouse, in 1988. Probably imported to the US by a private party (no re-import mark).

Acquired before I knew what it was, and still probably would not know except for the experts here. At least it belongs in this forum, unlike my earlier post.

 

[Retired W4]

And for those who read the latest SWCA Journal, a fine update on the Austin PD 38/44 Heavy Duty. One great S&W fixed sight revolver.

No mention, though about what happened to them when Austin decided to sell them off.

 

[Tanners Owner]

I too prefer fixed sights, though I have plenty of adjustable sight S&W revolvers.

I like the simplicity, smooth lines and ruggedness they offer. That said, the older I get the more I need a bold front sight to draw my eye to it.

 

[stansdds]

Adjustable sights are great... for target and hunting firearms. They do allow you to adjust the point of aim to match the preferred ammo.
Fixed sights are great on firearms meant for defensive purposes. Fixed sights eliminate the potential for breaking the rear sight and provide for a smoother, more snag resistant revolver.

 

[chief38]

Fixed sights for carry

Adjustable for target shooting.