Roll pin or set screws to hold sight blade on Taurus Raging bull

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01 February 2016, 02:31

Arniet

Roll pin or set screws to hold sight blade on Taurus Raging bull

The Raging Bull came with a black steel front sight blade. Taurus does not make a replacement sight to help my old eyes. It appears that the Hiviz blade for the S&W 617 will fit with a little filing.

My question is how to hold it in place. The OEM blade is held with a single solid pin. The sight will wiggle, and the pin can be pushed out with finger pressure. I am thinking either a roll pin through the sight, or dill and tap on both sides and use set screws. What do you think? The sight island has a lot of meat. How do regular drills and taps work in the stainless alloys used in firearms? Do I need anything special?

Thanks,
Arniet

01 February 2016, 02:48

drhall762

Think I'd look hard at the roll pin. Should be more than enough and less subject to shaking free IMO.

Dave

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01 February 2016, 03:11

jeffeosso

roll pin...

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