S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
I posted this question at the Smith and Wesson Forum and thought I would ask it here as well. I recently picked up a 70s-era Model 17 that I find shoots about 8" above point of aim at 25 yds with the rear sight down as far as the adjustment screw will allow. I notice that with the screw bottomed out there is about .025" of space (by feeler gauge) between the frame and the bottom of the rear sight. It's been a while since I've had an adjustable-sight S&W revolver. Shouldn't I be able to lower the rear sight more than that? S&W tells me they're sending along a shipping tag for it, but maybe there's a quicker fix that I can do.
John McCormick- Posts : 101
Join date : 2014-06-25
Location : SW FL
Re: S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
Grind 0.025" off the elevation nut:

You will probably find the best you can get is a 6 o'clock sight picture with a S&W with a stock front sight.

You will probably find the best you can get is a 6 o'clock sight picture with a S&W with a stock front sight.
Sa-tevp- Posts : 404
Join date : 2013-07-20
Age : 55
Location : Georgia
Re: S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
Greetings,
Is it possible the previous owner removed metal from the front sight?
You would need to locate a fellow shooter with a K-22 to compare sights.
Actually, having S&W fix it is not a bad idea.
Cheers,
Dave
Is it possible the previous owner removed metal from the front sight?
You would need to locate a fellow shooter with a K-22 to compare sights.
Actually, having S&W fix it is not a bad idea.
Cheers,
Dave
fc60- Posts : 516
Join date : 2011-06-11
Location : South Prairie, WA 98385
Re: S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
That would be the upper elevation nut. The bottom one is really a bolt. Front sight blade measures .311 the rear sight body including the leaf measures .405. Mine will bottom all the way to contact and 11 clicks up is a fifty yard zero with a center hold. Picture of rear sight looks like I missed the spot but calipers were locked and just held there to show where I measured.






LenV- Posts : 3376
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 69
Location : Oregon
Re: S&W Model 17 rear sight problem
Doesn't look like anyone cut the front sight down. The gun was essentially as-new when I got it. Nice smooth action, .004 B/C gap, tight chambers. Thanks for the photos, the last of which is perfect evidence of what is wrong with mine. S&W says they'll take care of it.
John McCormick- Posts : 101
Join date : 2014-06-25
Location : SW FL
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