Ruger Super BlackHawk shooting high. Need a taller front blade.

[Qc_BearHunter]

Hello,

My new model SBH .44 Mag, like many others, shoots too high. The rear sight is at the lower position.

Do you know where I can find an higher one?

 

[gwhysow]

What range are you shooting? Center hold, or 6 o'clock hold?

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

It shoots 4-6 inches high at 25 yards.

 

[caramel]

It shoots 4-6 inches high at 25 yards.

Look like you could be right on with the 6 o'clock hold.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

Look like you could be right on with the 6 o'clock hold.

Yes but I would prefer an inch high for center hold.

 

[caramel]

Well, changing the front blade it is.

 

[johNTO]

Yes but I would prefer an inch high for center hold.

Have you simply tried using different ammo? ie. different ballistic ratings.

 

[deadman]

What about getting a replacement insert for your rear sight and filing it down to adjust your poi? Cheap (non-permanent) part, and a lot less work than replacing the front sight.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

Have you simply tried using different ammo? ie. different ballistic ratings.

Yes. Full power loads shoots a little lower but not by much.

 

[Can-down]

Which model do you have?
Some are easier to change then others..... you could try changing your how you grip the pistol and see if that helps?
What grips do you have on the gun?

 

[emerson]

Which model do you have?
Some are easier to change then others..... you could try changing your how you grip the pistol and see if that helps?
What grips do you have on the gun?

This is sound line of thought. If you have lots of experience shooting single action revolvers grip is probably not an issue. I found it took me some time and experimenting to establish an effective grip that gave me repeatable results with my 44 Blackhawk. I came from a mostly semi auto background and found the stock Blackhawk grips required a totally different approach. At first I rotated my grip too fat counter clockwise (Rt handed shooter). Once I used the tip of my trigger finger and made sure the recoil was directly in line with my forearm my trigger pull and recoil management went much better. 2 handed was different again.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

Which model do you have?
Some are easier to change then others..... you could try changing your how you grip the pistol and see if that helps?
What grips do you have on the gun?

I have the original wood grips.

I have the 7 1/2" barrel model. The front sight is a blade, held in place with a roll pin. After a bit of search, I ordered a replacement from Numrich Gun Parts:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1577590

based on the comments I've read here: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004337483

Midway and Brownel's Don't seem very willing to ship in Canada.

Let's see.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

This is sound line of thought. If you have lots of experience shooting single action revolvers grip is probably not an issue. I found it took me some time and experimenting to establish an effective grip that gave me repeatable results with my 44 Blackhawk. I came from a mostly semi auto background and found the stock Blackhawk grips required a totally different approach. At first I rotated my grip too fat counter clockwise (Rt handed shooter). Once I used the tip of my trigger finger and made sure the recoil was directly in line with my forearm my trigger pull and recoil management went much better. 2 handed was different again.

I've read a bit on how to properly grip a single action revolver. The best and most natural way seems to be with the hand behind the gun so when you extend your index, it is parralel with the barrel. This way, your little finger is under the grip. I've shot great groups at 15 yards offhand this way.

 

[Paul_T]

Midway and Brownel's Don't seem very willing to ship in Canada.

Midway definitely won't ship to Canada - as far as I know they got busted for it some time ago (no export license).

Brownell's certainly will, they have an awesome export department - some paperwork for you to fill out.

Numrich is good to deal with, I'm waiting for some rear sights for a 527 to show up next week.

Glad you were able to find the part you needed.

 

[Can-down]

I've read a bit on how to properly grip a single action revolver. The best and most natural way seems to be with the hand behind the gun so when you extend your index, it is parralel with the barrel. This way, your little finger is under the grip. I've shot great groups at 15 yards offhand this way.

Sounds like your on the right track, one more question just out of curiosity.... is it an older 7 1/2" with the dragoon style trigger guard and the longer grip from or is it the newer style with the shorter grip and the round trigger guard?

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

It’s the one with the dragoon style trigger guard.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

It’s the one with the dragoon style trigger guard.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

What about getting a replacement insert for your rear sight and filing it down to adjust your poi? Cheap (non-permanent) part, and a lot less work than replacing the front sight.

I ordered a front blade and a rear insert. I'll experiment with both way.

 

[Qc_BearHunter]

Little update : I got the front blade in the mail this week. I removed the pin with a 1/16’’ punch. The new blade don’t have any hole (What the f? Ruger ?) so I had to drill one. I also had to remove a few thousands on each side of the blade to get it there. Finally the result is perfect. No doubt this will put me back on target !

 

[Can-down]

Nice work!