Author Topic: sights for ruger (Read 490 times)

jedd · « **on:** April 08, 2004, 11:47:36 AM »

I'm wondering how well open sights would work on a Ruger compact with its 16.5 inch barrel. Any suggestions on style, type, brands, etc. would help. I'll probably never use them, but I like to have them as a backup.
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gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2004, 12:13:22 PM »

I like the longleaf Marbles with the flat top in the rear (folding). And a Sheard blade in the front on a low ramp, a barrel band style on that skinny tube.

jedd · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2004, 11:04:12 PM »

Where can I get what I need? I'm no gunsmith, I just want to get the right parts and have them put on.
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gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2004, 11:15:24 AM »

Brownells in Iowa is a sort of gunsmithing CHRISTmas catalog. they have all sorts of parts and gunsmithing tools... They're also available onlune at

http://www.brownells.com/

The biggest problem with their catalog and Estore is there is just too much to wish for...

jedd · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2004, 08:19:20 PM »

I had no problems finding the folding sight, but I can't find the right front sight. Please help me out if you can.
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gunnut69 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2004, 06:38:49 AM »

There is a Brownells technical hot line (800-741-0015) and they can probably help also. There are several charts in the catalog to give overall site heights for the front ramp/front sight combinations. There are also charts for certain models of rifles and suggested sight combinations but I didn't see yours. To obtain the rear sight height, measure the barrel diameter at the point the sight will be mounted. Divide by 2 to get the distance from the top of the barrel at the sight location to the center of the bore. To this add the height of the rear sight. It probably will be a from-to measurement. That is there will be a minimum and a maximum. The minimum sight height plus the barrel to center of bore is the minimum rear sight height above the bore center. Measure the diameter of the barrel at the point the front sight will be positioned and divide by 2. Subtracting this from the minimum rear sight height will give the combined height needed for both the ramp and the blade for the front sight. I try to use the maximum amount of this distance up in ramp height as ramps are more difficult to bend than sight blades. Pick the ramp you want and the attachment method you wish in the height needed. Get the blade to complete the distance you are trying to reach. I try to keep the sights as close to the barrel as possible to avoid damage and make them a bit less intrusive. When selecting a sight blade pick the bead style you wish(I like flat topped posts with a flat topped rear) and be certain to order the blade made to fit a ramp. You can always verify with the guys at Brownells before ordering just to be sure.. they are always very helpful.. Good luck.. A sight pusher is helpful but I did without one for many years. Still if interested in this kind of thing they are fairly low cost and last nearly forever. Also it seems they hold their resale value quite well.