What to do? 1956 pre 10 snub sight issue

[WR Moore]

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.

 

[UFGator]

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.

 

[austintexas]

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.
SWCA 892

 

[Jerry M]

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.