Model 39-2 Rear Sight

[Drago17]

How do you remove the rear sight on a 39-2?

 

[JohnHL]

Pry up the front of the sight and rotate the assembly 90 degrees.

John

 

[Drago17]

Thanks. Rotate it right or left or does it matter? (Looking down at the top, muzzle pointed down range)

 

[JohnHL]

You're welcome!

Rotate either way.

John

 

[stansdds]

Beware the ejector depressor spring and plunger which are trapped beneath the rear sight. That spring can/will fly out and be forever lost.

 

[martyd]

Sometimes if pried up too hard the sight will snap and brake. Be careful, use a light touch.
If it should break, which I do not think it will, I have a spare.

 

[jsbethel]

Instructions from S&W -

 

[Drago17]

Instructions from S&W -

Thank you very much. Very helpful.

 

[Green Frog]

One of the only improvements I ever considered worthwhile for the Model 39-2 is the addition of the factory optional replacement rear sight adjustable for windage as well as elevation. Good thing anyone reasonably competent ca follow the steps outlined above.
The other improvement is the addition of a Gen 2 or Gen 3 ambi safety. That's nearly as easily accomplished.

Froggie

 

[Drago17]

Thank you all for the solutions to my problem. As soon as my replacement arrives from Numrich, I'll get to work.