Red Sight Insert, Loose

[Retired W4]

I posted about this 1973, 4" 29-2 and how it was such a great deal for my gun show partner. Upon close examination I found the flaw. The red insert, which is factory, is loose in it's dove tail. It is still there but it moves back and forth laterally. What is the best method for securing the factory insert so it will never wiggle again?

 

[Green Frog]

The red insert on my 29-2 is gone altogether. I’ll replace it some day. If it were still there but loose, I’d clean and degrease it well then sneak a small amount of super glue in under it using a toothpick.
Froggie

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

What Green said...........A needle/fish hook or sharp toothpick........Work SG under and around insert. Clean excess with a razor blade.

 

[jmiles1960]

I believe there is a Youtube video on how to replace the insert / make your own, if you're interested.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I believe there is a Youtube video on how to replace the insert / make your own, if you're interested.

I have replaced and installed on new barrels with tooth brush handles. lots of colors to choose from.

 

[RMFnLA]

We used to mix two-part epoxy with a dab of red paint to replace or install new ones.

I got a kick when I saw one of the pythons I’d done for sale at a gun show and the seller insisted it was a rare factory job.

 

[chief38]

The plastic shrinks over time and should be replaced with a new one. The mixture is sold by Brownell's and comes in a few different colors. While you could super glue the original it back in, it will more than likely come loose again under recoil because it has shrunk.

Not a difficult job and won't break the bank.

 

[steelslaver]

The way to get super glue in tight spots is with a diabetic 28-30 gauge syringes, Suck it right out of the tube and stick it just where you want it

 

[Retired W4]

The way to get super glue in tight spots is with a diabetic 28-30 gauge syringes, Suck it right out of the tube and stick it just where you want it

I will be going with your method, slaver.

 

[Alk8944]

Instead of "super glue" (cyanoacrylate) use wicking grade Loc-Tite thread locker #290. This will be a permanent repair!

 

[chief38]

This is why when I get the desire to make a front ramp sight red, I have used Testor's Model Paint to do it. For me the paint is much more simple, allows easy touch up if ever needed, changing of color is a snap and Testor's is very resistant to gun oils and solvents. It is also fully and easily removed if you decide you want the factory black look restored. No more cutting dovetails for me. Eventually if shot enough or the revolver ages, the factory plastic does shrink and fall out. Obviously if the dovetail is already cut, repairing it with the proper liquid has to be done.