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Posted: 5/9/2020 1:13:13 AM EDT
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Can you post the model number?
Some are held on with pin, it would be better to replace than try to weld and then shape it. |
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Posted: 5/9/2020 7:34:58 AM EDT
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Yeah, what model number? I believe all 3rd gen Smiths came with dovetailed front sights. Easy to replace.
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Posted: 5/9/2020 10:42:32 AM EDT
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Quick and dirty is a wrap around sight made from brass sheet about 0.008 inches thick, and soldered or bonded to the existing blade.
A gunsmith can replace it, too. Might want to order the blade and take to him. If anyone offers to build it up with welding, remove it first. If it's soldered, it'll come out anyway, and will be easier to file flat off the gun. |
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Posted: 5/9/2020 10:09:05 PM EDT
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It's a 469 and from what I can tell it's integral to the slide. Like it's part of the slide, definitely not dovetailed. Sorry, it's a 2nd gen not a 3rd gen. I had a brainfart when I posted it.
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Posted: 5/10/2020 7:35:58 AM EDT
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Have a gunsmith mill it for a dovetail front sight?
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Posted: 5/10/2020 5:27:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pokey074: Have a gunsmith mill it for a dovetail front sight? This would be the best in my opinion, I don't believe that model is collectible. |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 5:57:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pokey074: Have a gunsmith mill it for a dovetail front sight? Found these folks recommended on another site if you are going to go the gunsmith route. ToolTech in Michigan |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 7:45:12 PM EDT
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Thanks. I don't think the gun is worth the cost of having it dovetailed. I'll probably just sell it.
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Posted: 5/16/2020 5:25:28 PM EDT
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How about low temp hi force solder for a strip of metal filed to fit the blade?
Of course, I don't recommend it, but there's JB Weld.  . Please don't do that. Please. I've seen quite a few Hobby Bob Jobs that had JBWeld.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 11:05:47 AM EDT
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Why not file or mill material from the rear sight? You know move the rear sight the direction you want impact to go.
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Posted: 5/18/2020 1:15:26 PM EDT
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one option is to have it laser welded. it's very precise, no sink and will not harm the heat treat
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Posted: 5/30/2020 5:52:41 AM EDT
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You could also buy a replacement slide off of eBay for a hundred bucks, but I think the easiest solution would be to file down the top of the rear sight
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Posted: 6/5/2020 12:56:35 PM EDT
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An experienced Tig welder can lay a fine bead, however I'm not sure if enough heat transfer paste or heat sinking will help protect the heat treat.
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Posted: 6/15/2020 7:39:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: An experienced Tig welder can lay a fine bead, however I'm not sure if enough heat transfer paste or heat sinking will help protect the heat treat. What heat treat? Most barrels and integral sites have little to none. |
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