McGivern Bead?

[Kevin G]

I've got a couple revolvers w/patridge front sights. Finding the eyes aren't what they used to be. Was thinking a gold or a colored bead would be helpful while not ruining the looks of the guns. I realize the fiber optic front sights would probably be most effective but just don't care for the appearance. I get enjoyment shooting my Smiths well, my enjoyment also comes from admiring their good looks.
How much work/expense would be required for this modification? Not interested in attempting it myself, to paraphrase Dirty Harry, "A man should know his limitations."
Tks, Kevin

 

[john323]

Pinned front sights should not be a problem.Order the McGivern Bead from Smith and have a local gunsmith install.Be sure to tell them the correct height of the sight when ordering.

 

[Leonard]

If you don't like a gold bead try a white dot or ivory bead a gunsmith would have to modify the blade. I have had this done on several guns and it is my favorite all around front sight.

Len

 

[Kevin G]

Thanks so much for the advice.
Kevin

 

[robotoid]

When I looked into it, gold bead front sights are actually gold, and quite expensive (+$50) for just the sight. I would go with the an ivory bead or the FO. I'll be putting a FO front sight on my 617 soon to replace its partridge front.