J Frame custom sight work

[msstate56]

Does anyone know of, or have experience with any companies that can put a better set of sights on a 642? I have used a 642 (fixed sights of course) as a backup/ pocket gun for several years. I feel like the gun could really benefit from "real" sights. It would be nice if it didn't cost as much as the gun itself. Thanks for the help.

[Sam]

Scroll to the bottom of the link below:

http://www.geminicustoms.com/S&W/S&WServices.htm

[narcodog]

Bowen Classic Arms
http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/catalog/tech_notes_J-frame_sights.html

Novak is also doing some J frame sights but I can't find them on their site from my phone.

Regardless of who you choose the price is going to be expensive. There is a lot of machine work that goes into this. Even if you went with a set of Cylinder and Slide K frame extreme duty sights (which are around $100.00) you will still have to get them resized and your top strap milled.

[jb7304]

I had Mark Hartshorne of Pinnacle-Guns put a front night sight on my 442. He did a great job and I highly recommend him.

http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/index.asp

[ArmedPete]

I considered putting sights on my J-frame but opted for crimson trace instead.
If you do get them installed let us know what you think.
Thanks.

[msstate56]

This is for a on-duty back-up gun, no lasers allowed. I am looking hard at the Bowen sights, it's just tough justifying a set of sights that cost as much as the gun itself.

[ArmedPete]

This is for a on-duty back-up gun, no lasers allowed. I am looking hard at the Bowen sights, it's just tough justifying a set of sights that cost as much as the gun itself.

Makes sense. I know what you mean. I am sure they would make for more accurate shooting, but it is hard for me to spend that kind of money on a gun for close range self defense.

[Outeast]

I would like to add these to my 442 (also an on duty backup) sometime in the near future, just need to find the time to bang it out.
http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/defensive-carry-guns/121907-ultimate-j-frame-w-xs-big-dot-front-sight.html