Shiny front sight on VaqueroThis is a discussion on Shiny front sight on Vaquero within the Ruger Single Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Went shooting with this yesterday & may have a new favorite gun. The cheesegrater grips have already been replaced.
However, the high polish front sight ...
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October 4th, 2012, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ
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| Shiny front sight on Vaquero
Went shooting with this yesterday & may have a new favorite gun. The cheesegrater grips have already been replaced. 
However, the high polish front sight is a bit uncertain in southern Arizona sunlight. I'm sure I'm not the only one, so I'm looking for ideas. Would a light sanding with very rough sandpaper help? Or would it help to file small notches in the edge of the sight? Black paint?
I realize it is not a hunting gun. I did do a little shooting without aiming at all. To be honest, it felt so good in my hand shooting full power 357 loads that it is now sitting on my nightstand, replacing my 686+. But I would like the option of seeing the front sight if I wish, rather than a bright reflector...
Ideas?
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October 4th, 2012, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.W. Montana, USA.
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Bsms
Congratulations on your new shooter.
Don't sand on your sight!
There is an easy fix. I use a ordinary black felt tip pen to darken & cut the glare on SS sights. It's easy to apply, works, is easy to re-apply when worn, & won't alter your gun perminantly. I've used if for years & it works.
Frank
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October 5th, 2012, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Carolina
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Well, even that my vaquero is blued i had the same problem, the top of the front sight is rounded so it shines.
I suggest you try what Frank said as it is reversible. If it still is not working, here's another option
I took a file and made a very steep ramp, trying to just make it square without taking much material. It worked for me.  | |
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October 5th, 2012, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Territory
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What did you replace the grips with? I'm looking, too.
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October 5th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ
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I bought the Altamont grips ( Altamont Company - Ruger): 
They fit perfectly and feel like the grips that came with my Ruger Blackhawk. I had tried Hogue grips for my Blackhawk, but they were thin and didn't fit the frame for squat  :  | |
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October 5th, 2012, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TucsonAZ
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Originally Posted by bsms  | I like those grips, they look great!
Another suggestion for the front sight is Testor's flat black paint, it's also easily removed but might hold up a little better than a felt tip pen.
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October 5th, 2012, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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I have always used a smoky candle to blacken shiny front sights.
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October 6th, 2012, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: louisiana
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Don't know about the New Vaquero, but the original Vaquero had a tall front Peacemaker blade. Ruger intended that the owner be able to zero the revolver to his or her preferred load.
A tall front sight depresses the muzzle, causing a low POI (point of impact). By filing down the front sight a little at a time----at the range----then shooting, elevation may be set for preferred load at desired distance.
To reduce glare, file a slight ramp on the rear face of the blade----at an angle which removes the least metal, while extending to the top of the blade.
A fine serration or checkering file (Brownells, etc.) may then be drawn across the ramp to further reduce glare.
Remember that from a handgun, light bullets print low (L=L), heavy bullets print high (H=H). A heavy bullet has longer barrel time, causing muzzle to rise ever so slightly more before departure.
David Bradshaw
Last edited by David Bradshaw; October 8th, 2012 at 08:43 AM.
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October 6th, 2012, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hohenwald, Tennessee, by way of Cocoa, Florida
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Try the felt tip marker first. If you don't like it or it dosen't help, you can remove it with rubbing alcohol. Better choice is a product called "site black". It comes in a spray can and dries to a fuzzy matt black finish. It can be wiped off with a cloth. Hope this helps......Robin
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October 8th, 2012, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nevada
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A thin line of black paint works well for me on my stainless. I don't seem to need anything on my blue OM.
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October 8th, 2012, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Butte, Montana
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If you use paint use 'flat' black... not gloss. Try the felt marker first. I tried site black the other day and it works really well. It just wipes off, so you have to apply every time you use it.
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October 8th, 2012, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ
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I tried the magic marker tip today. It was a bit glossier than I wanted, but was much better than before. All the ammo I had available today was 38+P, so I have to wait for my 357 ammo to arrive before trying to fine tune anything. And since I have a 357 Blackhawk for more demanding shooting, I may just learn how much Kentucky windage to apply...
Thanks to all for the suggestions!
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