S&W Model 29 Help

[Titanium Man]

I've got an older Model 29, and I'm trying to find a white outline rear sight for it. I lost the elevation guts from the (aftermarket target) blade, and I need to find a rear sight which fits an older 29. Kinda hesitant to order stuff online with a leap of faith, hoping it will fit. The new rear sight assemblies are rounded in the front, and who knows what else is different. Much gratitude for any help.

 

[slipnotz]

Check out the www.sandburrgunranch.com you can email them or call them at 574-223-3316. Denny should be able to help you with Smith Wesson revolvers parts.

 

[Titanium Man]

Thanks----figured out the sight I lost the elevation screws out of was a Millett I acquired many years ago, and much superior to the Smith standard equipment. Unfortunately, Millett doesn't make them anymore.

 

[Titanium Man]

Any of the gunsmiths who frequent this, have the old style, (square end), rear sights in stock?

 

[IndyGunworks]

I dont have it in stock but i am sure i could get one. Have you tried calling smith and wesson? Have you looked it up on numrich?

also have you replaced one of these before? to replace the rear sight blade you need to "break" the old screw, reinstall the new screw and stake the nut into place.

also, it sounds like you dont need a new rear sight, just the elevation screw?

 

[Brownie]

Have you tried contacting millet to see if they have replacement parts even though they no longer make the sight? Just a thought

 

[Titanium Man]

Thanks for these suggestions. I don't remember breaking any screw when I put the Millett on?? Of course, that's was a long time ago, quite possibly ten years. I'll call Millett first, then Smith. I guess I wouldn't mind ordering one, but since they've changed the design, I have to be careful. Again, thanks!!

Reps will be forwarded when I'm reloaded.

 

[Titanium Man]

also, it sounds like you dont need a new rear sight, just the elevation screw?

Exactly what I need--the screw and the piece underneath which fits into the slot.

 

[Titanium Man]

Phoned Millett today, with no luck. Pretty bummed to find out they've been acquired by Bushnell, which in my opinion is a fast trip down the septic. Too bad.

 

[wabash]

I bet the guys at S-W Forum could fix you up.


impress them by having a good picture with gun details for your first post.

 

[Turn Key]

Check out the www.sandburrgunranch.com you can email them or call them at 574-223-3316. Denny should be able to help you with Smith Wesson revolvers parts.

Yes.

Dennis is a S&W armorer ..

~TK

 

[Titanium Man]

I bet the guys at S-W Forum could fix you up.


impress them by having a good picture with gun details for your first post.

Am working on it-may have found the last Millett Rear Sight left in the world. Hopefully it'll work.

Thanks!!