Avatar
Please consider registering
Guest
Search
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Register Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_TopicIcon
Williams Fire Sights
Avatar
lonwolf93
Lancaster Pa
Member
Members


Dans Club


DWF Supporters
Forum Posts: 1572
Member Since:
April 20, 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
April 28, 2013 - 7:05 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I bought 2 sets of the Fire Sights for Rugers, installed them this week after seeing one one Smkymtn's 715. I did run into one small issue. On my Palmer 715, the springs are larger diameter and would not fit the Ruger sight. The Ruger springs measure about .117" diameter, but the Palmer springs are .150" diameter. So I ordered 2 Ruger replacement springs from Midway and they worked fine. On my Monson 15-2, the springs were the smaller diameter and worked fine with the new Fire sight. I have EWK FO front sights on both revolvers.

   I shot the 15-2 at the range, I really like these sights, especially at shorter ranges they will be great on any Dan you use for defensive purposes or a nightstand gun etc. Fun for target shooting too, they are really nice and bright outdoors.

   Williams # for the sight is 70958, the MidwayUSA # for the springs is 423309.

DSCN0197-Large.JPGImage Enlarger

DSCN0198-Large.JPGImage Enlarger
DSCN0196-Large-1.JPGImage Enlarger

"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"

Avatar
rwsem
SOWELA (Southwest Louisiana)

Supporter
Members


Moderators


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 5346
Member Since:
February 22, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
April 28, 2013 - 7:09 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

Avatar
Dave_Ks
Kansas

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 4300
Member Since:
March 27, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
April 28, 2013 - 7:33 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

looks like a great combo!  I may just have to give setup a try, Old eyes like bright sights!

DSCN1339.jpg

Avatar
lonwolf93
Lancaster Pa
Member
Members


Dans Club


DWF Supporters
Forum Posts: 1572
Member Since:
April 20, 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
4
April 28, 2013 - 7:58 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Oh and sorry about the crappy pics, I had a couple more but somewhere between the camera and the laptop some of them didn't make it. These pics really dont show off how nice and bright the sights get. I really need a better camera someday.

Lonwolf

 

"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"

Avatar
SMKYTXN
Houston
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 288
Member Since:
March 27, 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
5
April 28, 2013 - 8:26 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I'm glad you liked them. I just got in my second rear sight form my 715-22. For the money it's a great product. Enjoy!

 

All of my Dan's are Monson's so I haven't run into the spring issue. I'm sure your info will help others. 

 

Nathan

Avatar
DakotaJack
SD
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 1718
Member Since:
August 28, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
6
April 28, 2013 - 9:35 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Excellent review on the Fire Sight.  It looks like we have a nice alternative that can fill the void the Millett's left, and at about half the going price of a Millett.  I'll be ordering a couple myself this week.

Avatar
lbruce
Georgia
Moderator
Members


DWF Supporters


Dans Club


Moderators
Forum Posts: 3569
Member Since:
November 17, 2008
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
7
April 29, 2013 - 8:10 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Great report. Hey guys maybe we ought to start a topic on aftermarket sights that fit DWs. Anyone want to take the lead on this? Once we gather some good info like this above we can pin it some where for future reference.  

What y'all think.

 

LB

Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.

                                                                                                                             

Avatar
BlindFaith429
CT
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 189
Member Since:
July 10, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
8
April 29, 2013 - 9:19 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I see the ones you replaced were on "small" framed guns. Does Williams make anything to fit the big-Brother D.W.'s?

And those sights look nice!

And Only Time Will Tell The Ending When The Ink Runs Dry...

Avatar
Charger Fan
Northern Utah

Supporter
Members


Moderators
Forum Posts: 11172
Member Since:
January 24, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
9
April 30, 2013 - 9:35 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

lbruce said
Great report. Hey guys maybe we ought to start a topic on aftermarket sights that fit DWs. Anyone want to take the lead on this? Once we gather some good info like this above we can pin it some where for future reference.  

What y'all think.

Good idea, especially since the subject seems to come up fairly frequently.

Lonwolf, those sights do look cool!

Avatar
SMKYTXN
Houston
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 288
Member Since:
March 27, 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
10
April 30, 2013 - 11:48 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I figured I would add a few of my pictures here since your thread title will attract more attention to the sights.

2013-04-12_11_40_31.jpgImage Enlarger

2013-04-12_11_39_20.jpgImage Enlarger

 

2013-04-12_11_38_47.jpgImage Enlarger

 

 

 

Avatar
plowmaster54
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 7
Member Since:
September 2, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
11
May 2, 2013 - 2:36 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

If anyone is thinking of buying these sights, Midway has the williams #70958 set on sale for $41.49. I believe the sale is on until the end of May. I ordered a scope at the same time that had free shipping and it looks like they're gonna throw the sights in the same box,so no shipping charge on them either!

Just wanted to pass on the info

David

Avatar
SMKYTXN
Houston
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 288
Member Since:
March 27, 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
12
May 2, 2013 - 2:50 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

plowmaster54 said
If anyone is thinking of buying these sights, Midway has the williams #70958 set on sale for $41.49. I believe the sale is on until the end of May. I ordered a scope at the same time that had free shipping and it looks like they're gonna throw the sights in the same box,so no shipping charge on them either!

Just wanted to pass on the info

David

 

Good looking out David. occasion

 

By the way, the price of $41.49 is cheaper than you can buy just the rear sight from Williams. I was quoted a price of $45 for just the rear sight direct from Williams. I forsee a flood of Ruger GP100 front sights on ebay in the near future.

Avatar
minmich
Member
Members


DWF Supporters
Forum Posts: 99
Member Since:
February 13, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
13
May 2, 2013 - 6:25 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Those look awesome!  I've got the EWK front sights and they look totally cool together.  I'm definitely going to order one for my .357.  I'd be interested in one for my .44 too, if there is something that would work. 

Avatar
tunaman
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 48
Member Since:
October 12, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
14
May 2, 2013 - 9:29 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Thanks much! I ordered a set, and would also be interested if something similar was available for the 744.

 

Can't wait to set this up and try 'em out.

Avatar
Dave_Ks
Kansas

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 4300
Member Since:
March 27, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
15
May 2, 2013 - 10:53 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

DSCN1339.jpg

Avatar
minmich
Member
Members


DWF Supporters
Forum Posts: 99
Member Since:
February 13, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
16
May 9, 2013 - 7:45 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I finally got mine installed yesterday.  They look awesome!  Of course, now I'll have to find time to actually sight them in.  🙂    Thanks again for the post!

Avatar
toltec
Denver
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 17
Member Since:
December 2, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
17
May 11, 2013 - 1:33 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I installed these sights on my Monson large frame 357 max. No Problem except the DW springs were too large.

Avatar
als1200
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 39
Member Since:
April 13, 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
18
May 12, 2013 - 3:04 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print
Avatar
Dave_Ks
Kansas

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 4300
Member Since:
March 27, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
19
May 12, 2013 - 8:02 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

als1200 said
now if i could only find a supplier in Australia broken-computer

They won't ship over seas?   Dang that is not nice!

DSCN1339.jpg

Avatar
als1200
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 39
Member Since:
April 13, 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
20
May 13, 2013 - 6:38 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

no unfortunatly not.  im looking at ebay at the moment so i will wait and see what pops up.drool

Forum Timezone: America/New_York
Most Users Ever Online: 658
Currently Online: Stmstan 445
Guest(s) 85
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
Steve: 10330
SHOOTIST357: 4788
Dave_Ks: 4300
Ole Dog: 4064
Stinger: 3445
Supermagfan: 3250
zoommb: 3161
IHMSA80x80: 3014
Blacktop: 3004
brucertx: 2311
Newest Members:
LouieCeS
Shawnrug
AnnelKix
MrBigfugh
MichaelHag
JoesphMop
adam ball
mercadosally
Bula dinor 000x dan-wesson-guru.com EA
smoke
Forum Stats:
Groups: 11
Forums: 42
Topics: 16835
Posts: 148284

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 87
Members: 11649
Moderators: 4
Admins: 1
Administrators: Jody
Moderators: lbruce, Charger Fan, rwsem, SCORPIO