Colt .357 modifications suggestions
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- Streetstar
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Colt .357 modifications suggestions
Last range trip, i felt a lot more lead spitting than i would like out of my trusty Colt Lawman
Ive got a 'smith to tune it up and tighten it up but my mind wandered a bit and i thought --- if its going under the knife anyway -- may as well make some improvements
Right now its a stock Colt Lawman (fixed sight Trooper, Mark 3 action) that has previously been parkerized - ruining what little "Colt tax" this gun may have once had -- but im the one who had it park'd way back when anyway -- no regrets - its a field pistol---
I am hellbent on having it chopped to 3" but am posting to solicit opinions on sights and finishes -- was thinking a fiber optic front sight and having the rear machined for a better combat sight , -- but - i dont see it mentioned much , but the world is ga ga over red dots -- maybe take the opportunity to affix a red dot to the darn thing? Im not even running one on my current carry guns but i am not immune to the benefits
And the parkerizing is looking tired - was wanting to cera-kote it in a fresh finish -- was thinking a bronze finish like you see on some current SIG legion pistols - but definitely sont want the gun to appear "Bubba'd"
Regarding the mechanics of the gun - the action has been smoothed out over a lifetime of use and i prefer shooting it to a new one. I dont really need any changes there and am definitely not going to bob the hammer - the cylinder timing is just a bit off
Thanks gents - its a slow Monday for me so the mind is wandering
influenced a bit by this article -- but the colt is not K frame size, its closer to L frame, so not all the stuff in the article is applicable at all
https://gunsmagazine.com/discover/the-r ... ger-mckee/
Ive got a 'smith to tune it up and tighten it up but my mind wandered a bit and i thought --- if its going under the knife anyway -- may as well make some improvements
Right now its a stock Colt Lawman (fixed sight Trooper, Mark 3 action) that has previously been parkerized - ruining what little "Colt tax" this gun may have once had -- but im the one who had it park'd way back when anyway -- no regrets - its a field pistol---
I am hellbent on having it chopped to 3" but am posting to solicit opinions on sights and finishes -- was thinking a fiber optic front sight and having the rear machined for a better combat sight , -- but - i dont see it mentioned much , but the world is ga ga over red dots -- maybe take the opportunity to affix a red dot to the darn thing? Im not even running one on my current carry guns but i am not immune to the benefits
And the parkerizing is looking tired - was wanting to cera-kote it in a fresh finish -- was thinking a bronze finish like you see on some current SIG legion pistols - but definitely sont want the gun to appear "Bubba'd"
Regarding the mechanics of the gun - the action has been smoothed out over a lifetime of use and i prefer shooting it to a new one. I dont really need any changes there and am definitely not going to bob the hammer - the cylinder timing is just a bit off
Thanks gents - its a slow Monday for me so the mind is wandering
influenced a bit by this article -- but the colt is not K frame size, its closer to L frame, so not all the stuff in the article is applicable at all
https://gunsmagazine.com/discover/the-r ... ger-mckee/
----- Doug
Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
Interesting project (and revolver).
I have Novak sights on my 3" Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. Planning on changing the rear sight to a Novak adjustable sight. I like the sight picture.
Best wishes as you proceed..
I have Novak sights on my 3" Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. Planning on changing the rear sight to a Novak adjustable sight. I like the sight picture.
Best wishes as you proceed..
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- Streetstar
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Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
I just looked up the Wiley Clapp GP-100 - the Novak sights look great on there
----- Doug
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Doug, I sure like them. Keep us posted as your project moves along. Revolvers rule...
Regards, Vic
Regards, Vic
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Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
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If you haven't tried an aperture site for the rear, try one before you make your decision. I have one that was just a drop in blade designed to fit Ruger revolver adjustable rear sights, and I have another one on my Glock that is a fixed rear with tritium inserts. Other than a red dot there isn't any sight I've used that's as fast and yet still allows precision.
https://www.warrencustomoutdoor.com/one ... ruger.html
Try it out.
If you haven't tried an aperture site for the rear, try one before you make your decision. I have one that was just a drop in blade designed to fit Ruger revolver adjustable rear sights, and I have another one on my Glock that is a fixed rear with tritium inserts. Other than a red dot there isn't any sight I've used that's as fast and yet still allows precision.
https://www.warrencustomoutdoor.com/one ... ruger.html
Try it out.
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Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
I like the matte stainless and 4'' barrel now. Just say it was rare weather guard finish colt offered in the eighties if anyone teases you lol
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Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
Well, she's gone --- dropped her off at the 'smith friday and they have a backlog of work so i have a few weeks to contemplate sights, finishes, and anything else.
thinking to myself -- what am i gaining with a novack lo-mount except being drift adjustable -- might put a fiber optic on the front and call it good, a'la some of the Smith carry pistols they have been coming out with ---- its not and never will be a target pistol
thinking to myself -- what am i gaining with a novack lo-mount except being drift adjustable -- might put a fiber optic on the front and call it good, a'la some of the Smith carry pistols they have been coming out with ---- its not and never will be a target pistol
----- Doug
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Re: Colt .357 modifications suggestions
I much prefer fixed sights on a using handgun. If it is set up right you don’t need adjustable sights.
My Wylie Clapp SP101 rear sight had to be glued down as the set screw simply wouldn’t hold it in place.
My Wylie Clapp SP101 rear sight had to be glued down as the set screw simply wouldn’t hold it in place.
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i agree with this, and apply it to my guide gun too. once the bullets go There, i don't want the sights wandering around.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 7:12 am I much prefer fixed sights on a using handgun. If it is set up right you don’t need adjustable sights.
My Wylie Clapp SP101 rear sight had to be glued down as the set screw simply wouldn’t hold it in place.
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Unless you change the load often (I'm too lazy, and once I find one reliable/accurate enough, I stick with it), or plan on doing lots of long-range stuff where elevation adjustment is actually needed, I agree.Grizz wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 12:11 pmi agree with this, and apply it to my guide gun too. once the bullets go There, i don't want the sights wandering around.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 7:12 am I much prefer fixed sights on a using handgun. If it is set up right you don’t need adjustable sights.
My Wylie Clapp SP101 rear sight had to be glued down as the set screw simply wouldn’t hold it in place.
That's why mostly I like the Marble's Bullseye sight on carbines, and a ghost-ring on handguns, when possible.
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