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S&W Model 28-2
DrSteve51
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I have an old Smith and Wesson Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. I would like to get the orange insert on the front sight. Can I get this or do I just paint the front sight orange. Any help would be appricianted.
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It also has a bit of a problem, fires double action just fine but when pulling the hammer back to fire single action the hammer just drops, won't lock back. I haven't disassembled the pistol yet so don't know the problem. Can anyone give me some pointers to look for to correct this problem? Thanks, Mark
If your gun is anywhere close to "collectible", you may want to hang on to the original front sight in case you ever want to sell the gun.
Neal
I have been a faithful user of the dayglo craft paint from Walmart for several years also. You can get it in many colors, depending on the contrast you want with the target. That little bottle will probably outlive me, since I use only about a half a drop at a time. It takes only about a minute to dry. If I am at the range, sans toothpick, and need a touch up, a tiny piece of twig works fine. It is great for NOT damaging the collector value and can be peeled off with your fingernails or a damp toothbrush.
Wow. Took the words right out of my mouth. (How unsanitary!) [:D]
I have been a faithful user of the dayglo craft paint from Walmart for several years also. You can get it in many colors, depending on the contrast you want with the target. That little bottle will probably outlive me, since I use only about a half a drop at a time. It takes only about a minute to dry. If I am at the range, sans toothpick, and need a touch up, a tiny piece of twig works fine. It is great for NOT damaging the collector value and can be peeled off with your fingernails or a damp toothbrush.
I'm not sure if the kind that I use is the same stuff. It don't come off easily. To get the front sight completely clean I have to scrub it with a G.I. toothbrush soaked in the medicinal alcohol that they sell in the drug department.
I usually paint my front sights with some bright red nail polish I got from the clearance bin of a pharmacy for $1 about 6 years ago. (The fact that I'm using the same bottle for 6 years says something).
Seems to last a good long time under normal use, and if I decide I don't like it, I can remove it easily in 2 seconds with nail polish remover.
Only trick in application is to put it on in a thin coat (so it doesn't drip or smudge) and wait a few minutes to dry. Usually two coats work well.
Note that its is *possible* to actually put in a front sight insert by yourself, though personally I wouldn't bother.
Here's a video making it seem easy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiO2-ekNnaU
And here's an expensive kit you can use to get the same result:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22791/Product/FRONT_SIGHT_INSERT_KIT
I use Model Master Fluorescent Red over white. It has an orange tint that I like.
I have dabbed it on with a toothpick but I got better results when I got the smallest brush they had and clipped the bristles off to about half length.
Yours for the asking if it will fit and you can use it.
Email me if you're interested.
p.s. Came off my early M.24 .44 Special. I can send close up pictures if that will help.