Hi all,
I have been trying to research these questions on my own for some time, and I think I need some expert input.
The first question specifically relates to finding a front sight for my Feinwerkbau 124, although the question extends further to all 11mm-type front sights. Thanks to fellow forum members, I now have a FWB rear sight, and I also have a Beeman peep sight I plan to use.
Adapters
So... are any adapters available, or is there any way to get Weihrauch's globes to fit on the 11mm short front rail? I have an HW and (again thanks to a generous forum member), a spare set of HW sights. The dovetails are close, but Weihrauch's is smaller. I don't have a caliper, but I am going to guess HW's is closer to 3/8 inch (between 8 and 9mm), while FWB support told me theirs is the European 11mm. So I guess the question is whether there is an 11mm to 8-9mm adapter available.
Recommended 11mm front sights
Apart from whether an adapter available, what are front sights you all would recommend for 11mm? I am aware that Anschutz sights are compatible, but I am hesitant to shell out quite so much yet. Hoping for something closer to $50. I am interested in versatility as well. If a globe sight, it would be nice to have interchangeable inserts. I also like good posts. I am mostly target shooting but occasionally pesting, and I find the globe/peep can be hard to see in twilight.
Old style dovetail front sights
Lastly, any recommendations for front sights for an old Beeman R7? This doesn't have the rails, but an older-style crosscut dovetail, which I assume is 3/8. I would like to know which are the best front sights to get. Again, I mostly plan to use peep sights.
Thank you all!
I have been trying to research these questions on my own for some time, and I think I need some expert input.
The first question specifically relates to finding a front sight for my Feinwerkbau 124, although the question extends further to all 11mm-type front sights. Thanks to fellow forum members, I now have a FWB rear sight, and I also have a Beeman peep sight I plan to use.
Adapters
So... are any adapters available, or is there any way to get Weihrauch's globes to fit on the 11mm short front rail? I have an HW and (again thanks to a generous forum member), a spare set of HW sights. The dovetails are close, but Weihrauch's is smaller. I don't have a caliper, but I am going to guess HW's is closer to 3/8 inch (between 8 and 9mm), while FWB support told me theirs is the European 11mm. So I guess the question is whether there is an 11mm to 8-9mm adapter available.
Recommended 11mm front sights
Apart from whether an adapter available, what are front sights you all would recommend for 11mm? I am aware that Anschutz sights are compatible, but I am hesitant to shell out quite so much yet. Hoping for something closer to $50. I am interested in versatility as well. If a globe sight, it would be nice to have interchangeable inserts. I also like good posts. I am mostly target shooting but occasionally pesting, and I find the globe/peep can be hard to see in twilight.
Old style dovetail front sights
Lastly, any recommendations for front sights for an old Beeman R7? This doesn't have the rails, but an older-style crosscut dovetail, which I assume is 3/8. I would like to know which are the best front sights to get. Again, I mostly plan to use peep sights.
Thank you all!