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December 2, 2012
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I have come across a Wesson 357 with a six inch compensated barrel. I believe it's a 715. The front sight is broken. In looking for a new one does it make a difference if the insert is white, yellow, or red? Do the colors mean anything? I've only seen red on pictured wesson's but white and yellow for sale.
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May 11, 2011
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Hi,
I don't think the colors mean anything, pistol pac's had all the different colors
in them. You just use what one you would want. Maybe some would work better depending on the background you are shooting against. Someone else chime in if I have it wrong.
willy
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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EWK (Sponsor to the right) sells hi-visibility front sights that I have on my hunting pistols. With my older eyes, they're well worth the money. There is no difference in the OEMs- only personal preference.
Oh- I almost forgot: 
Ron
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March 2, 2008
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There are front sights in red (the most common), yellow, white, blued, and Patridge blades, as well as more recent fiber optic. There is no real difference except to be aware that there ARE different height front interchangeable sights, in various colors.
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December 2, 2012
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Thanks to all. Now I have more infor to digest. I contacted EWK and they don't have any with inserts, all metal only. I think keeping with OEM style would help keep the value. But fiber optics sounds more shootable to these old eyes. For red being the most common I don't see any available. I'll keep looking. As for height I'm at a loss. Any suggestions there. What might this be worth if known. I see one on GunBroker that starts at 1000 but no bids and a buy it now at 1700. This is my first DW. Thanks again.
August 28, 2009
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You mention it's a 715 with a compensated barrel......is it a fixed barrel model or removable barrel model? Can you post up a pic?
December 2, 2012
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I believe it's a fixed barrel and adding a picture would have to done by someone who know's now. Like maybe my grandchildren. It has a threaded piece on the front that I guess is to gain access for cleaning. There isn't any spanner lugs to remove the barrel. It has a Hogue grip. Any shared knowledge of this would be welcomed. Would a high vis. front sight detract from it's value?
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October 17, 2008
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August 28, 2009
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The reason I asked is because the fixed barrel model has the front sight in front of the ports and is changeable easily with the set screw. The removable barrel model is a little more difficult to change because the front sight is behind the ports and is not secured by a set screw - it is pinned in place. You would have to drive out the 1/16" pin with a roll pin punch, insert a new sight and mark the exact spot to drill a hole in the new sight. You would need to drill it with a drill press to insure squareness and exact location, then pin it back in the shroud. It's not difficult to do, you will just need access to the right tools or someone that can drill the sight for you.
Anyway, if you have the fixed barrel model, just pick up a couple colored insert sight to keep it original and a Hi Vis sight to shoot if that is what you like. You can change them out in less than 10 seconds. Someone here may have a colored sight they will sell you - there was a member a while back that had a bunch of them - I'll see if I can find the thread.
December 2, 2012
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Dan Fan that one on gunbroker is like the one I have. And harly that is what I'll do. I hope you find that thread. A member has contacted me about having some sights. Do you think it's safe for me to send the check wanted for payment? Thanks
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Dans Club
March 27, 2009
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Welcome and you will find these guys are all top of the line! Dan owners are different in many ways! alot of us have bought sold shared given or just traded things relaeing to DW. Good luck and post up some picks of this one soon! EWK may be able to drill the FO as needed for this compensated Dan!
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