S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
+2
STEVE SAMELAK
xman
6 posters
Page 1 of 1
S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
What are the advantages and disadvantages of either? I have a brand new SW rear sight on a 5.5 barrel that I kinda want to sell. It came to be with the windage not working. I sent the SW and they replaced the entire rear sight. It is now a "spare" barrel for me with no lower
So I want to price according in comparison to SW 5.5 barrel. But all I can find are those with Keng sights.
So I want to price according in comparison to SW 5.5 barrel. But all I can find are those with Keng sights.
xman- Posts : 497
Join date : 2015-01-11
Age : 69
Location : Tyler,TX
Re: S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
I have three tops... (2) with BoMar rears ...(1) with the style normally found on a 52.
To my eye there's a post & a notch on all three, there is a difference in the sight cuts, so they don't interchange.
I also have Keng sights on several guns and they compare very well with the BoMars.
That being said, the Keng sight has the advantage of being available.
To my eye there's a post & a notch on all three, there is a difference in the sight cuts, so they don't interchange.
I also have Keng sights on several guns and they compare very well with the BoMars.
That being said, the Keng sight has the advantage of being available.
STEVE SAMELAK- Posts : 958
Join date : 2011-06-10
I have a few 41 barrels.
The difference between the SW sights and the Keng sights are that the SW rear sight has a smaller plate and while I have not measured it, the notch is a touch smaller. The Keng sight has a much better sight picture when viewed side by side. Furthermore the Keng sights are better when adjusting. Been a while since I have adjusted either but I remember liking the Keng a lot more. For what it is worth, the barrels that have the SW sights also have a red dot mounted. The barrels that have the Keng sights are iron sighted.
For what it is worth, I have both SW sights, the standard sight and the revolver sight on my 41 barrels. The revolver sight is even smaller then the standards SW sight.
Of course, the above is my viewpoint and others are free to disagree.
Regards,
Crankster
For what it is worth, I have both SW sights, the standard sight and the revolver sight on my 41 barrels. The revolver sight is even smaller then the standards SW sight.
Of course, the above is my viewpoint and others are free to disagree.
Regards,
Crankster
Re: S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
Are we talking semi autos or revolvers?
james r chapman- Admin
- Posts : 6372
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan
Re: S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
What Cranky is talking about is that back in the late 90's, S&W mounted revolver sights on 41 barrels for a year or two. I know, I have one on my 5.5 barrel. They are relatively few in number...
LSM 124- Posts : 32
Join date : 2017-01-08
Age : 69
Location : Northern VA
Re: S & W rear sight vs. Keng rear sights
Not clear. Used several Williams Gun Sight Fire-sights (fiber and fully adjustable) on M&P9 M2.0 pistols and all love them.
Mac2- Posts : 188
Join date : 2015-04-09
Location : LP Michigan
Similar topics
» Iron sights front and rear sight width
» Why no adjustable rear sight notch width on American sights?
» Smith and Wesson Model 41 rear sight blade is all the way left - need to center entire rear sight assembly
» What is the Optimal Ratio Between Rear Sight Opening and Front Sight Width????
» What are your front sight blade and rear sight "notch" dimensions for your 1911 EIC/CMP hardball competition pistol?
» Why no adjustable rear sight notch width on American sights?
» Smith and Wesson Model 41 rear sight blade is all the way left - need to center entire rear sight assembly
» What is the Optimal Ratio Between Rear Sight Opening and Front Sight Width????
» What are your front sight blade and rear sight "notch" dimensions for your 1911 EIC/CMP hardball competition pistol?
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum