It is Patridge NOT Partridge.

[45Wheelgun]

So often we see people calling a "patridge" front sight a "partridge" front sight. I thought some pictures might clear things up:













This is a Partridge:

and this is a Patridge:

 

[s&wchad]

Mmmmmmmmmmm!

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I have always thought that calling it a partridge is sort of like wearing a ball cap backwards.

 

[pharmer]

45WG, I do believe that is the best illustration of the difference I've ever encountered. Joe

 

[rburg]

Oh, I see. So at Christmas time, we need to be singing about a Patridge in a pear tree?

 

[red14]

Oh, I see. So at Christmas time, we need to be singing about a Patridge in a pear tree?

Sounds good to me, as long as it's Audrina. Heck, I'd take the other one, too.

 

[calmex]

So, are you saying that David Cassidy and Danny Bonaduce had NOTHING to do with the design of the front sight of my K-38?

I feel let down, somehow. Maybe sometimes it's better to remain in blissful ignorance.

 

[Texas Star]

I've known the difference for many years, but it is wonderful to see it explained so well!

Hey: is the real partridge shown above a ruffed grouse? I know that a partridge is also sometimes a gray partridge, and that chukars are partridges.

T-Star

 

[Vulcan Bob]

But what if it is sitting in a pear tree?

 

[JC Garand]

If that's the difference, I think I would prefer Partridge sights.

 

[perpster]

New England accent?

 

[Wheelgunner840]

New England accent?

It's pronounced the same no matta how you spell it! Well, around these pots anyway.


I had a huge crush on Ms Laurie Partridge when I was a young lad!

 

[perpster]

It's pronounced the same no matta how you spell it! Well, around these pots anyway.

Ha Ha Haaadee Hah Hah.

 

[David LaPell]

S&WChad, techincally that bird is not a partridge, that is a ruffed grouse.

 

[SmithNut]

Apparently the confusion is universal.....

Here's an early factory catalog discussing the Partridge sight:

Not saying anything specifically, but the "r" gets included by lots of folks.....

 

[Jim Shugart]

Oh, I see. So at Christmas time, we need to be singing about a Patridge in a pear tree?

I always thought it was a cartridge in a pear tree. I'm really confused now. . . ??????

 

[s&wchad]

S&WChad, techincally that bird is not a partridge, that is a ruffed grouse.

Yes it is, but we call 'em partridge around here and they're delicious!!!

 

[Babalooie]

......... they're delicious!!!

I LOVE pears!

In fact, there's a local winery that sells pear wine and it's out of this world, not just for Christmas, for sure.

 

[rewster]

Yes it is, but we call 'em partridge around here and they're delicious!!!

Let's not grouse about it !!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

So often we see people calling a "patridge" front sight a "partridge" front sight. I thought some pictures might clear things up:













This is a Partridge:

and this is a Patridge:

Hell, I'll even let you pick first