New Ruger MKIII Hunter

cheryld · Post by **cheryld** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:01 pm

I just purchased a new Hunter model today. This is my first semi-automatic pistol. Could someone please tell me how to change the front sights-I need to know how to place the inserts. Thanks Cheryl

Curmudgeon · Post by **Curmudgeon** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:11 pm

Did you mean the rear sight? The Ruger front sight comes out with a Allen wrench inless your model is different than my MkIII

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:10 pm

If it has the colored tubes, there is a special tool that slips between the metal and tube. This pushed down the small metal catch, then the tube slides out. The tool is made of plastic about 3/8" wide. You can use a finger nail or small pick to release the catch.

Post by **Bullseye** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:21 pm

Welcome to Guntalk-onlline!

You should have a little plastic part like the "quick change key" in this package.

It slides underneath the colored tube, from the side, and unlocks it from the sight mount.

R,
Bullseye

cheryld · Post by **cheryld** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:02 am

Thanks everyone. I assume the plastic tubes then go in the front hole and lock? Sorry for the "newbie" questions, but I don't want to do it wrong and lose the tubes. No directions and my gun dealer didn't know how either! Thanks all. Cheryl

greener · Post by **greener** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:21 am

cheryld wrote:Thanks everyone. I assume the plastic tubes then go in the front hole and lock? Sorry for the "newbie" questions, but I don't want to do it wrong and lose the tubes. No directions and my gun dealer didn't know how either! Thanks all. Cheryl

welcome to the forum. No problem with "newbie" questions, it's the way to learn. I looked last night and couldn't find instructions on the Hi-Viz website. If you don't have any instructions included with the pistol, they aren't all that easy to find.

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:02 am

One end is larger than the other. It's been a while since I change mine but I believe it goes in from the rear.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:12 am

blue68f100 wrote:One end is larger than the other. It's been a while since I change mine but I believe it goes in from the rear.

Riht youare blue thy are actuall kind of shaped like a golf tee, with a tapered head and a lock notch in the shank.

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:53 pm

Hi Cheryl,
I think most will agree that the green one's are easier to see. At least they are for my "old" eyes. I'm 54 now, can you imagine anybody that old?
Haka

cheryld · Post by **cheryld** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:02 pm

Yes-ME! I know just what you mean about tired eyes. I have to agree, the green does seem easier, especially since we sometimes use orange targets when we shoot. Can't wait to take this to the range. I still have to work up the courage to field strip my Ruger. I have been lurking around this forum for 2-3 weeks. I have seen the videos and read the posts. Not quite ready yet-but soon................Cheryl

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:10 pm

Hakaman wrote:Hi Cheryl,
I think most will agree that the green one's are easier to see. At least they are for my "old" eyes. I'm 54 now, can you imagine anybody that old?
Haka

YES!!!!!!! I have children close to your age.

BobC · Post by **BobC** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:52 pm

Welcome to the forum. I will have to look that sight up on-line and see if they have one to fit a MK III. I have a similar one on my Para P-14-45 that I think I bought from Brownells. I agree the green is the easiest to see with 55 year old eyes.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:06 pm

BobC wrote:Welcome to the forum. I will have to look that sight up on-line and see if they have one to fit a MK III. I have a similar one on my Para P-14-45 that I think I bought from Brownells. I agree the green is the easiest to see with 55 year old eyes.

Same sight will fit most Ruger pistols. Whaty aare you youngsters going to do when you do get old????

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:17 pm

you mean there are actually people older then me?

Yleefox · Post by **Yleefox** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:03 pm

Beware, those Ruger pistol are addicting and you might find yourself buying more of them.

Don't worry about stripping that pistol. Just follow the instructions and it shouldn't be difficult. Once you get the hang of it, then you'll wonder what the big deal was. Besides, if you run into a problem, you can always come here for help.

Oh, and welcome to the forum

Yleefox

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