Improving S&W 64 sights

[koren044]

Hello everyone, I just bought a S&W 64-8 (4 inch barrel). Pics are attached.

As this is my first revolver (I own several semi autos, nearly all of which have been modified in one way or another) I was wondering if the indianagunowners community has some advice on how to improve the sights or the sight picture on these 64s. Thanks in advance.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I don't know that there's much you can do with the rear sight, but you could always put a little hi-viz paint on the front sight blade.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I don't know that there's much you can do with the rear sight, but you could always put a little hi-viz paint on the front sight blade.

Revlon #031, She's on Fire

Revlon #010, Marigold

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Revlon #031, She's on Fire

Revlon #010, Marigold

French tips, or no?

 

[Born2vette]

Nothing to add that has not already been said but…Welcome to INGO.

You may want to consider introducing yourself here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions-and-greetings.130/

 

[Kirk Freeman]

French tips, or no?

You behave. Look, just because I have aging eyes, AND I want to fell pretty, oh so pretty, there is not reason to mock me . . . more than you usually do.

 

[Snapdragon]

I don't know that there's much you can do with the rear sight, but you could always put a little hi-viz paint on the front sight blade.

This. I love my M64, but the sights do leave a bit to be desired. That being said, she's the best shooter of any revolver I have ever had, and I've had more than a few.

 

[koren044]

Thanks everyone for the quick and informative responses, much appreciated. I am going to buy some nail polish in the recommended asap (which is, admittedly, a comment I never thought I’d make on this or any other forum).

 

[koren044]

Nothing to add that has not already been said but…Welcome to INGO.

You may want to consider introducing yourself here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions-and-greetings.130/

Thanks for the suggestion. I have posted an introductory thread.

 

[sloughfoot]

I watched a youtube video recently that showed a guy spending hours putting tape on his front sight and barrel to put a little fingernail polish on his front sight. Do not do this. I like red fingernail polish but one gun has whiteout on it.

It isn't permanent...Easily changed

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I watched a youtube video recently that showed a guy spending hours putting tape on his front sight and barrel to put a little fingernail polish on his front sight. Do not do this. I like red fingernail polish but one gun has whiteout on it.

It isn't permanent...Easily changed

Nail polish is also easily removed with nail polish remover. Are you single?

 

[Treel98]

Amazon also has glow in the dark paint that may be a nice touch.

 

[gmcttr]

Or flat black on both the front and rear blades.

 

[ECS686]

Try Bosshoss Revolver Works. He’s here on INGO. Not sure if it’s worth the cost but As an example Clynder and Slide and most others can install a Dovetailed Sight in a K frame. There are some others as well but here is their examples

Install Dovetail Front Sight on Pinned Front Sight Models - Cylinder & Slide - Handguns parts and accessories

Cylinder & Slide - Handguns parts and accessories Install Dovetail Front Sight on Pinned Front Sight Models page. Cylinder & Slide Inc. located in Fremont NE is your true custom handgun shop. Custom Handguns. Custom Pistolsmithing. Each of our pistolsmiths builds your complete custom revolver or...

cylinder-slide.com

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

My M 64 shoots POA to POI better than any hand gun I own, it has original sights but did put a little orange craft paint on the front blade. Enjoy S&W revolvers are adictive.

 

[sloughfoot]

Amazon also has glow in the dark paint that may be a nice touch.

Brownells too. That's where I get my gun stuff.