Front sight shape

[vmax]

I got to talking about this today with 2 members here
Why is this front sight sloped like it is?
Higher in the back ?
It's an aftermarket sight for a Redhawk

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Put in backwards?

 

[V-Tach]

The serrations are to prevent glare......so not on backwards.......as to sloping to the front? Don't even have a guess......shouldn't make any difference in the sight picture though.....

 

[busykngt]

I just received my SA Ronin Operator with FO front sights. They were the same way. I’m guessing it has something to do with light gathering capability for the fiber optic material. But I’ve got older guns with FO sights where they’re not slopped like that.

 

[Vaquero]

I got to talking about this today with 2 members here
Why is this front sight sloped like it is?
Higher in the back ?
It's an aftermarket sight for a Redhawk

View attachment 215082

Show the view from the rear. That backs up what V-Tach posted.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Show the view from the rear. That backs up what V-Tach posted.

Zoom in, you can see the serrations.

 

[TxStetson]

Zoom in, you can see the serrations.

Same thing again.

 

[SQLGeek]

I’m guessing it has something to do with light gathering capability for the fiber optic material.

That's my guess. Reduces the profile of the sight and helps gather light.

 

[busykngt]

Zoom in:
View attachment 215104

 

[FireInTheWire]

I'd like to see a low light test. Slopped vs non slopped for the light gathering ability.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Same thing again.

Ok.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I just received my SA Ronin Operator with FO front sights. They were the same way.

Same on mine. I didn't notice it until you mentioned it tho. Small serrations visible on the back and definitely slanted. Pardon the leather chafe.

 

[vmax]

Put in backwards?

No..look at the dove tail..it can only go in one way.

 

[TxStetson]

No..look at the dove tail..it can only go in one way.

Now you've taken it back full circle from where we were yesterday. Grind on it or hit it with a hammer.

 

[vmax]

Now you've taken it back full circle from where we were yesterday. Grind on it or hit it with a hammer.

Why is your solution for anything involve hammers or grinders ??lol
BTW..we need to eat lunch today if you can

 

[FireInTheWire]

I was thinking my MOD2 had the same angle. Can't verify because I gave it to my Dad.

But this online pic shows it angling too.

 

[seeker_two]

I agree with the light-gathering function. Also, it likely makes holstering a little easier.

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[Dawico]

I agree with the light-gathering function. Also, it likely makes holstering a little easier.

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I was just going to say to make it easier to get in a holster.

Sloped or straight shouldn't affect light gathering ability or sight picture.

 

[Dawico]

Just to clarify too many Ruger revolver front sights are held in place by a spring and absolutely only go in one way.

 

[BRD@66]

The way it is - higher in the rear, allows the light gathering at the uncovered section of fiber optic BUT keeps the shooter from inadvertently viewing part of that open section of fiber?????