Who else likes fixed iron sights?

[MrAmbassador]

I really like the look and feel of fixed iron sight revolvers. Am I alone? My S&W65 4 inch is a good looking gun and I am looking at adding a Model 30 3 inch as soon as NJ sees fit to issue my next permit. I would like to add a 22 but the prices for S&W 22 revolvers is quite high in comparison. Any other suggestions on fixed iron sight revolvers, stainless preferred.

 

[mjr]

No, you're not alone.

 

[BADSBSNF811]

You have company.

 

[Leatherman-Cowboy]

I am also in to fixed sights.
Thank you,
Henry

 

[johngalt]

I like adjustable sights. I've never had a fixed sight revolver where POA = POI.

 

[Texas Star]

If I had a M-65, my second gun and backup would be a Model 60 .38 snub. NOT a current production item. Get one made before about 1995, when certain changes that we aren't supposed to discuss here took place.

I would not buy a .357 in this model. Other internal changes aside, I think the .357 is too much of a good thing in this size gun.

My second choice would be the Ruger SP-101 with a three-inch barrel. It is probably marginally okay in .357, if you handle recoil well. It's a little beefier and probably more durable than the M-60 if you plan to fire a great many .357 loads. But guns this size are usually fired more often with .38 Special ammo. I prefer the old standard style M-60 snub .38 in a second gun if I had only a M-65 or M-66 or 686 as my primary weapon.

I can tell you, if I had only two handguns, one would be a M-66 with four-inch bbl. and the other, a snub .38 M-60. As you are happy without adjustable sights, your M-65 is an excellent choice. Just don't shoot it a lot with full .357 loads, especially the very hot 125 and lighter weight bullets.

Oh: I would not buy a Model 30 if you have so few guns. If you want a three-inch barrel, look hard for a Model 60 with that length. You'll have stainless, plus a more powerful cartridge and a more versatile gun. I have very limited faith in any .32 Long revolver. For the size and weight, you can carry a .38.

 

[MrAmbassador]

I have made it a point to only shoot 158gr of either caliber but mostly shoot .38. Other than the boom the paper targets don't seem to know the difference. I would like a .32 for a little less boom.

 

[DeadAye]

I used to love 'em - I'm sure I still would if I could find them
They got all fuzzy a while back and then just disappeared - Go figure.

 

[jframe]

Nope, I don't like iron sights at all. Just got this old junker that has them because it was a decent deal.

 

[keith44spl]

Ya know fellers,

It seems I'd head'd right back from whence I came...I betcha I've spent the last decade
jest gettin back to my roots, as those young folks say.

I keep on twistin on 'em till they's shoot where I'm lookin or else...

I even whack-around-on them front sight so I can kinda see 'em sum.

Don't need any High Plains Target sights no more...I's can hip shoot center of most things I shoot at, with-in my limitations anyhows.


Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[cowboy45]

Point shooting is an aquired skill that comes with practice. Once it is natural, you can be very comfortable with it.
That's just my 2 cents worth.

 

[MrAmbassador]

Don't laugh but I developed my point shooting skills with the weed b gon bottle, pointing and shooting at weeds.
I'm not kidding, I can hit a dandelion at 10 paces.

 

[pete950]

Fixed iron is the only way for me too.
No snagin when I draw from the pocket or concealed.

 

[Evil Dog]

I do like my 3" Model 13 round butt.

 

[chief38]

Fixed sights on all my carry guns.

Adjustable sights on my Target, Hunting and plinking guns.

 

[DWFAN]

My two favorite shooters. The M&P has the sweetest trigger and I can hit a coffee can at 25 yards with the 60-3 all the time. I've hit a propane tank gong at about 90 yards four out of six times with the old forth change. Close up it's just point and shoot. I like the fourth change best but the 60 is easier to carry.
DW

 

[smith revolver cop]

I prefer fixed sight revolvers for duty carry or concealed carry. The larger adjustable rear sights just get bumped and dinged on duty carry, and caught on things during off-duty carry. My first (and favorite) duty (and off-duty) gun is a Model 65, from 31 years ago. Next week, I'll be using it for my off-duty qualification. (My current employer uses those plastic moon-man guns, and won't let me qualify at the range with one of those old-fashioned wheel guns. So, I go somewhere else and qualify with it under my retired status.)

 

[smith revolver cop]

Fixed sights on all my carry guns.

Adjustable sights on my Target, Hunting and plinking guns.

I think this about says it!!!

 

[tops]

Fixed sights don't hang on things so they carry better. Now that I am old and about blind I don't even need sights. I can shoot big bear minute of angle from the hip and that is good enough. My rifles have glass eyes. Larry

 

[Sebago Son]

One of these next....

"... The M&P has the sweetest trigger and I can hit a coffee can at 25 yards with the 60-3 all the time. I've hit a propane tank gong at about 90 yards four out of six times with the old forth change.... "

I was there, I saw it... He ain't lyin'....!

If you like "Big Fixed Sight Belt Guns"...you need a 58.

This one is a favorite... it was rebored to .429" and rechambered to .44 Magnum by a previous owner.

I had to mess with alot of handloads to get it to shoot to the sights... finally settled on a mild-ish dollop of Unique and a 243 grain cast round nose, flat point. About 875-900 fps on a good day which is fine with me....