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January 26, 2009
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Do any of you know of a company that makes a fiber optic front site for a model 15? I shoot a 4" DW in IDPA and would like to try one assuming they are IDPA legal. (I have to check) Thanks for any help you can give me. jwk
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May 2, 2009
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Have you checked with CZ/DW? They used to sell fiber optic sights
https://shop.cz-usa.com/productdetails/20039.aspx
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January 17, 2010
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I also badly need a front sight for my 7445 8". the current one is like there is a building in the way. thinking of a target type that will still fit into holster.
i saw the one listed on CZ site, anyone know the width of it?
the one on 'er now is .122" wide.
is the mounting of DW front sights unique? could i use something made for a S&W or ruger or something?
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November 17, 2008
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DW sights are unique to Dan's. An allen screw in the muzzle lets you change them. Our member Geminiman2 makes custom sights, check this thread.
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Also DW sell several sizes check out the price list under the FAQ's on the right of the screen. Also I believe Millet makes a few. Good luck.
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May 17, 2009
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The last time I checked the DW/CZ site the fiber optic site for revolvers was not available. I did buy two there last summer and just got one on ebay, so I do have 3 of them.
January 17, 2010
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thats what i have been finding. the CZ ones are no more and millett seems to have stopped making revolver sights? i am hoping to buy one frm someone who has a pile and maybe cut it down.
i'll check that guywho makes them.
tnx.
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January 22, 2008
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IIRC there was at one time, someone making these and selling them on eBay. I haven't seen them listed in a while though.
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January 26, 2009
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Thanks for your replies! jwk
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March 2, 2008
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I have one of the DW FO front sights, works OK, nowhere near as good as the HiViz on my Buckmark, too much of DW's fiber optic element covered up to work well. Also. red is not my favorite
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January 26, 2009
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I talked to Pricilla at DW today. They are still available for 25.00 + 10.00 to ship. I ordered one so we'll see how it works. jwk
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February 9, 2009
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That is good to know, I have an order there now, maybe I can add one to the order and try it out.
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November 23, 2008
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Good morning
And you can take one of those Red Insert sights ( We all seem to have 23 of them) and do a little Dremel work on the top (Cut a groove & remove the red insert) and expoxy a optical insert in the groove. You can also taper the top before grooving to get a nice slimmer sight. Takes me about 2 hours to do one as I have just hand tools. BUT it works.
I prefer the green inserts for fall & winter hunting. Never had any trouble seeing the GREEN GLOW on a patch of fur. I also get the thinnest insert available. Evil Bay sellers have packets available. 
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