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I would like to change the front sight on my model 37-2. I can't see it at all in low light conditions. Even at the indoor range I have trouble lining up the shot. I'm wondering if its possible, how expensive it would be, where I might be able to find the parts and what choices do I have. I have the same problems with my model 36's but wouldn't dream of doing anything to them. Any help and opinions are welcome and appreciated.
 
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I would like to change the front sight on my model 37-2. I can't see it at all in low light conditions. Even at the indoor range I have trouble lining up the shot. I'm wondering if its possible, how expensive it would be, where I might be able to find the parts and what choices do I have. I have the same problems with my model 36's but wouldn't dream of doing anything to them. Any help and opinions are welcome and appreciated.
 
The 37-2 front sight is integral with the barrel, machined to shape. Removing it will require cutting it off. Replacing it will require a front sight of appropriate height, and a means of attachment (weld, silver solder, dovetail cut, etc). Getting the revolver to shoot to point of aim will almost certainly require some modification to the new front sight. Then you will probably have to do some refinishing on the revolver.

Not a job for the home workshop! I doubt that any gunsmith worth his salt would tackle such a job for much less than $150 or so plus parts. Expensive solution.

Have you considered painting the serrated front sight with a good bright (white, yellow, chartreuse green) enamel? This can aid in sight acquisition, especially in low light situations. The paint will wear a little in the holster, but can be touched up easily enough. Think about trying an inexpensive bottle of ladies' nail polish.
 
Bright orange Testors applied with a Q-Tip. Clean area to be painted with thinner first and allow to dry. Costs about 1 cent and takes 5 minutes.
 
Almost any gunsmith can put an orange/green/or whatever color you like, insert in the front sight for probably $25-35.
 

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