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Offline Scibaer

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need help with rear sight on contender barrel
« on: October 06, 2009, 10:55:08 AM »
the screw that adjusts the up/down movement on my rear sight broke right at the head.
so i need a new rear sight assembly. what size should i get ? .230 or what ?
the barrel is a .44 mag 10 inch factory barrel ? and where can i get one asap ?
glenn

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Re: need help with rear sight on contender barrel
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 11:29:47 AM »
Call TC.  They will know the size and get one out to you faster than anyone else.
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Re: need help with rear sight on contender barrel
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 12:07:39 PM »
I 2nd calling TC they have sent me hammer spring and extractors within 3 days of calling and wouldnt charge me anything even when i asked for an extra.

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Re: need help with rear sight on contender barrel
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2009, 10:58:35 AM »
 i stopped by the local gunsmith shop today, i got a new rear sight assembly for $15 and the parts to fix the one that broke.
so, now im all set.  thanks to the FAQ's i got the right numbers for heights dimentions on my sights too.
time to get some range work in..
glenn