sounds like a 6 o'clock hold solves that problem, no?
What to do? 1956 pre 10 snub sight issue
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What ammo did you use to determine that? As others have mentioned, that front sight doesn't appear all that much too short.
Mark
Sell it and move on. Its going to gnaw at you everytime you shoot it.
Lifes too short.
Lifes too short.
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Some 90-110 grain ammo should put it right on...
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Sorry for delay away for work
I used a two hand hold at 10 and 7 yards
148 wadcutters and 158 SWC
No +p
Then placed the butt on the bench to stabilize on a few strings
Consistent 3.5-4 above
Held at 6 on the target and single action to focus on accuracy
I can shoot 5 rounds out of my 60 no dash into a palm sized group at 10 yards so I like to think I'm a decent shot.
The sights are that off
Sorry for delay away for work
I used a two hand hold at 10 and 7 yards
148 wadcutters and 158 SWC
No +p
Then placed the butt on the bench to stabilize on a few strings
Consistent 3.5-4 above
Held at 6 on the target and single action to focus on accuracy
I can shoot 5 rounds out of my 60 no dash into a palm sized group at 10 yards so I like to think I'm a decent shot.
The sights are that off
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A 124/125 grain bullet will put it about the right place provided you tested it with 158's. I did a lot of experimenting trying to get a single action 38 to shoot point of aim. Bullet weight is a good option.
I ran across a nice model 10 recently that the front sight had been filed down and otherwise was beautiful but I wound up running the other direction. I was looking for an original gun not a project.
I think I'd experiment with lighter bullets and if all else fails find someone to build the front sight up. I've seen it done and know it can be done if you find a good welder.
I ran across a nice model 10 recently that the front sight had been filed down and otherwise was beautiful but I wound up running the other direction. I was looking for an original gun not a project.
I think I'd experiment with lighter bullets and if all else fails find someone to build the front sight up. I've seen it done and know it can be done if you find a good welder.
The sight radius of a 2" K frame (or J frame for that mater) is right at 4" so 1/16" increase in front sight height is 3/16" increase in a foot and 9/16" in 1 yard. 10 yards give 90/16 would be 5.56" give or take may be 1/2" as radius is not exactly 4" and what YOU see as the front flush with rear may not be the exactly perfect.
Placing the butt on the shooting platform is a bad idea. First it is hard on the grip frame and a good way to break wood grips, second it inhibits the recoil rotation of the gun which will effect the elevation of POI.
Plus, If you ever get a bit of your hand between the grip and bench you will get a dandy blood blister to remind you to never do this. Voice of experience speaking
Part of the whole deal is also YOUR grip and body. I have huge hands and wrists and a firm grip. Guns tend to shoot lower FOR ME than others.
Do this really bear down on the grip and use both hands, then try it with a loose one handed grip.
Placing the butt on the shooting platform is a bad idea. First it is hard on the grip frame and a good way to break wood grips, second it inhibits the recoil rotation of the gun which will effect the elevation of POI.
Plus, If you ever get a bit of your hand between the grip and bench you will get a dandy blood blister to remind you to never do this. Voice of experience speaking
Part of the whole deal is also YOUR grip and body. I have huge hands and wrists and a firm grip. Guns tend to shoot lower FOR ME than others.
Do this really bear down on the grip and use both hands, then try it with a loose one handed grip.
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My son who was a Marine and is a crack shot with rifle and pistol and I both shot this
All I had was 148 wads and 158
.38 special is unavailable in my area and being NYS hard to ship to
So we fired what we had available
We used both the bench and two hand grip
Single action only and really slow fired to focus on sight picture
Life is too short
Probably just gonna sell it here for someone to use as a project gun.
My son who was a Marine and is a crack shot with rifle and pistol and I both shot this
All I had was 148 wads and 158
.38 special is unavailable in my area and being NYS hard to ship to
So we fired what we had available
We used both the bench and two hand grip
Single action only and really slow fired to focus on sight picture
Life is too short
Probably just gonna sell it here for someone to use as a project gun.
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Learn to point shoot. That's what snubbies do best. 
At what range are you testing it ?
I would aim lower.
Consider testing a lighter faster bullet. (when available)
I would aim lower.
Consider testing a lighter faster bullet. (when available)
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Roughly 4 inches high at 7-10 yards, someone definitely did some stock removal on the front sight. However, you note you shoot a palm size group with a J frame, but what sort of height above point of aim is your group?
I did some math with slightly different figures than steelslayer, and got a sight correction of about 0.040 in. There are several ways to add height to the current front blade or even replace it without breaking the bank. If you do decide to add height/replace, go at least 1/16 inch higher. You can always file it down. I would suggest altering the rear face to a flat ramp and serrate it unless you're in deep love with the half moon profile.
You might call some of the places suggested and get a price quote before you throw in the towel.
I did some math with slightly different figures than steelslayer, and got a sight correction of about 0.040 in. There are several ways to add height to the current front blade or even replace it without breaking the bank. If you do decide to add height/replace, go at least 1/16 inch higher. You can always file it down. I would suggest altering the rear face to a flat ramp and serrate it unless you're in deep love with the half moon profile.
You might call some of the places suggested and get a price quote before you throw in the towel.
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Sight Modification
When you selected an off-duty gun in the SS (you only had about two choices), it had to go the WDC and be signed off by one of our armorers. And you couldn't work on your OD gun or your 2.5" issue Model 19. Anyway, I sent a Model 60 up and it came back with the front sight shortened. I still have the revolver. I called them up and asked WTH? They said they did that so it matched up with our issue ammunition, Federal 110 gr., controlled expansion bullet, +P+. I never had any trouble hitting the target before or after the modification. I agree with other posters. Unless you just can't stand the sight of it (no pun intended), try some other ammo in it. I wouldn't think you were going to be firing it at more than 15 yards if a self-defense gun. Any more distance than that and I personally would be running, looking for cover.
I just remembered it is a half-moon sight. That would be hard to take. Good luck.
When you selected an off-duty gun in the SS (you only had about two choices), it had to go the WDC and be signed off by one of our armorers. And you couldn't work on your OD gun or your 2.5" issue Model 19. Anyway, I sent a Model 60 up and it came back with the front sight shortened. I still have the revolver. I called them up and asked WTH? They said they did that so it matched up with our issue ammunition, Federal 110 gr., controlled expansion bullet, +P+. I never had any trouble hitting the target before or after the modification. I agree with other posters. Unless you just can't stand the sight of it (no pun intended), try some other ammo in it. I wouldn't think you were going to be firing it at more than 15 yards if a self-defense gun. Any more distance than that and I personally would be running, looking for cover.
I just remembered it is a half-moon sight. That would be hard to take. Good luck.
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baby chief
I have a baby chief with the same problem. I'm going the micro-weld route, then hand file the sides smooth with the rest of the front sight. Take it to the range and file the top to suit my ammo. Then go home and round the sight off, polish smooth and Blue Magic it until the blue matches. Push it in and out of a holster until the front sight looks aged and be done with it. Look at it as a learning experience. More fun than watching TV.
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I have a baby chief with the same problem. I'm going the micro-weld route, then hand file the sides smooth with the rest of the front sight. Take it to the range and file the top to suit my ammo. Then go home and round the sight off, polish smooth and Blue Magic it until the blue matches. Push it in and out of a holster until the front sight looks aged and be done with it. Look at it as a learning experience. More fun than watching TV.
SWCA 892
Jerry M
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MD State Police armour filed down the front sights of our M10 service revolvers when switching from 147 grain(?) To the 110 grain +P+ loads. I
As stated above try a lighter faster load.
As stated above try a lighter faster load.
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