Front sight shape

vmax · May 31, 2020

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 · May 31, 2020

Put in backwards?

V-Tach · May 31, 2020

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 · May 31, 2020

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 · May 31, 2020

vmax said:
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 · May 31, 2020

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

Zoom in, you can see the serrations.

TxStetson · May 31, 2020

ZX9RCAM said:
Zoom in, you can see the serrations.

Same thing again.

SQLGeek · May 31, 2020

busykngt said:
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 · May 31, 2020

Zoom in:
View attachment 215104

FireInTheWire · Jun 1, 2020

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

ZX9RCAM · Jun 1, 2020

TxStetson said:
Same thing again.

Ok.

Bozz10mm · Jun 1, 2020

busykngt said:
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 · Jun 1, 2020

ZX9RCAM said:
Put in backwards?

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

TxStetson · Jun 1, 2020

vmax said:
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 · Jun 1, 2020

TxStetson said:
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 · Jun 1, 2020

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 · Jun 1, 2020

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

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Dawico · Jun 1, 2020

seeker_two said:
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 · Jun 1, 2020

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 · Jun 1, 2020

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?????

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