Conversion to adjustable sights.

[publius]

I've always wondered about converting a fixed sight Smith to adjustable. I've always thought you would have to mill the trough out then cut a dovetail then find a taller than normal rear. upon further thought I guess you could just cut a dovetail through the trough. It would leave a gap under the new rear sight but shouldn't really matter? specifically thinking about a M65. The trough is fine for combat but I don't like the sight picture for more precise shooting.

 

[carguychris]

If I were you, I would just trade it for a Model 66. Neither gun is particularly hard to find, and the gunsmithing necessary to do this conversion would probably cost more than the trade-in value difference at a dealer.

 

[Casimer]

sight ribs don't require milling, but you do need to drill and tap the top strap and barrel.

Here's another option that mounts to the sideplate w/o altering the gun - http://bellcharteroakholsters.com/wonder.html

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Contact either David Clements@ Clements Custom Guns or
Hamilton Bowen @ Bowen Classic Arms
They both do the type of work you're looking for and can give you prices. Both do top quality work.

 

[Majic]

Unless you just want a custom revolver with your specs why not just get the adjustable sighted version of the M65 which is the M66?