I've been talking to a couple of guys about this sight issue. I understand that a tang sight is great for long distance in the up position, but it doesn't give a decent option for close shooting. Leaf sights are awful for us older shooters. The idea that I'm working on is a versatile close and long ...

Thanks O.S.O.K. This sight is definitely not perfect, but I agree that all things considered I should be able to make it work. I'm thinking of trying to file out an adjustment ramp in brass. Seems strange that we should have to make such modifications on a brand new piece of equipment but I guess th...

Interesting. According to my calculations .375 is 3/8 inch which I understand is the common dovetail size.

In looking around the forums it seems that quite a few folks are looking for this sort of sight, a folding ladder sight with an aperture and barrel mount, not a tang mount. And, despite much searching I still cannot find anything else available. In actuality, I think the ideal would be to have two g...

Thanks gak. Good advice! I don't know how old this piece is but here are the actual responses from Smith's (manufacturer): "The only thing we have are the std 3/8 dove tail, the spring for our sight has a 6-48 screw going through the dove tail just like the old Winchester’s so you can set the s...

Thanks rbertalotto. As a matter of fact I did see this article the other day so I now understand that there will likely be a mismatch between the front and rear sight. That's a different sight than the one I'm looking at (#8004), but the design is basically the same. I've heard that stainless is not...

I purchased a Rossi 1892 .45 Colt Stainless in November. It arrived with rust on the barrel, mag and tang. The rifle was wrapped in bubble wrap and I expect that the wood was still a bit wet causing the problem. Anyway I accepted it and promptly contacted Rossi. They sent Fed-Ex to pick it up and it...

I purchased a Rossi 1892 .45 Colt Stainless in November. It arrived with rust on the barrel, mag and tang. The rifle was wrapped in bubble wrap and I expect that the wood was still a bit wet causing the problem. Anyway I accepted it and promptly contacted Rossi. They sent Fed-Ex to pick it up and it...