pistol sight's
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I would say that a lone front or a combination front/rear is A-ok.
I have seen quite sophisticated sights (rear) on really old stuff that would most definitely predate your build.
The only thing is to remember to make things smaller.
A lone front blade or bead does look very clean however, and might go great with a smoothbore.
If you do build it, make sure you post some pictures for us to check out!
I would say that a lone front or a combination front/rear is A-ok.
I have seen quite sophisticated sights (rear) on really old stuff that would most definitely predate your build.
The only thing is to remember to make things smaller.
A lone front blade or bead does look very clean however, and might go great with a smoothbore.
If you do build it, make sure you post some pictures for us to check out!
The pistol I'm just finishing up only has the front sight. It shows up in this picture:
It is the Sterling Silver sight from TOTW and is soldered in place.
Because the gun does not have a rear sight, I used the slot in the tang screw as a rear signt to shoot the group you see in the target. The problem is, this target was hanging below the one I was shooting at. The range was 15 yards and the group was exactly 11 1/2 inches low.
I'm in the process of installing a home made rear sight now.
I think the need for a rear sight depends on what the gun is meant to do. In my guns case, I do want to shoot target groups.
If it was more of a defensive gun (like I think most of the original guns were) the front sight is more of a visual reference for pointing than it is a actual sighting device so the absence of a rear sight is acceptable.
It is the Sterling Silver sight from TOTW and is soldered in place.
Because the gun does not have a rear sight, I used the slot in the tang screw as a rear signt to shoot the group you see in the target. The problem is, this target was hanging below the one I was shooting at. The range was 15 yards and the group was exactly 11 1/2 inches low.
I'm in the process of installing a home made rear sight now.
I think the need for a rear sight depends on what the gun is meant to do. In my guns case, I do want to shoot target groups.
If it was more of a defensive gun (like I think most of the original guns were) the front sight is more of a visual reference for pointing than it is a actual sighting device so the absence of a rear sight is acceptable.
HHHHHMMMMM, sounds like another pistol shooter at the monthly powderhorn matches. I have mine done and will be shooting it in Dec. I just slapped mine together and did not spend a lot of time on it but it shoot very well. I hear Mike has one as well.
This should be intresting
Craig
This should be intresting
Craig
If I (ever) get my target pistol completed I would like to take part in postal matches. The range I shoot at is open on weekends only from April into October, so it'll be a while yet.
My pistol will use the same components that Zonie chose (small Siler lock, Rayl barrel in .40 cal) but if all comes out well will sport a sawhandle stock with thumbrest.
v/r, Bluejacket
My pistol will use the same components that Zonie chose (small Siler lock, Rayl barrel in .40 cal) but if all comes out well will sport a sawhandle stock with thumbrest.
v/r, Bluejacket
