Open sights / iron sights for a Benjamin Marauder

[bltefft]

I hate it that my m-rod and p-rod don't have open / iron sights on them. I like my scopes, but it's also fun to shoot with plain old sights.

Does anyone know if there are any after-market open sight kits for m-rods and p-rods?

Bobby

 

[Jonah]

I can't look today as I have to take the wife to the doctor, but will try to get the information of what I did on my P-rod. Worked very well. Would also work on the M-rod. also worked on my TX200,

 

[JamesD.]

Great point OP. 
Looking forward to Jonah's mod. Looks to be a Williams & front ramp from somewhere.

I'm a big fan of the refined irons, Buckhorn near/far dually's, etc.

 

[Fatmike]

https://www.seeallopensight.com/products/mk1-original-seeall-open-sight

These are close to an iron sight.

 

[dizzums]

the sights off a hatsan sortie would cinch right on with minimal fussing .. no idea on availability though ..

 

[tracker1955]

I have the rear dovetail mounted sight from a Nova Liberty I'd sell cheap, no front sight to offer though.

 

[bltefft]

I can't look today as I have to take the wife to the doctor, but will try to get the information of what I did on my P-rod. Worked very well. Would also work on the M-rod. also worked on my TX200,

Hey Jonah, that looks really good - just what I had in mind. Yes, when you get back please send details.

Hope your wife fairs well

Bobby

 

[bltefft]

https://www.seeallopensight.com/products/mk1-original-seeall-open-sight

These are close to an iron sight.

Thanks, I looked and they're Sold Out.

 

[bltefft]

I have the rear dovetail mounted sight from a Nova Liberty I'd sell cheap, no front sight to offer though.

Thanks, tracker1955, but I'd need a front sight, too.

 

[toku58]

The problem I see with iron sights is that the front shroud is removable. So there would be a chance that the post would get moved if bumped. 
I believe that's why Benjamin neve put iron sights on the pistol.

 

[DonC]

New England Airguns sells iron sights that fit on the eceiver dovetails. I bought one and like it. Their website shows their product mounted on a Maurader.

 

[tracker1955]

A little blue Loctite on the threads could prevent most movement on the shroud but still be removable, but a front sight might need to be sourced or 3D printed.

 

[Jonah]

I used the Air Venturi Williams Diopter Sight (Williams 5D-AG) rear sight. The front sight is a Williams ramp with the dovetail sight. It is .742 tall from top of shroud. I just used a combination of ramp and sight I happened to have on hand. The height of ramp and sight can vary a little as the rear sight adjustments will make up for it. But this combination has worked well for me with plenty of rear sight adjustment available.

I used black silicone adhesive to attach the front sight. The shroud is rough enough that the silicone holds very well. It has been in place for over a year and not come loose. The shroud has never required to be removed since I installed the front sight and has never loosened on its own, so I have had no problems with losing zero. You could use super glue. Make a witness mark on the shroud and receiver and you can always return the shroud to the proper location should you remove the shroud.

The same kind of setup worked for my TX200, but the very smooth barrel does not allow the silicone to stick as well. However, I shot the TX200 many times using this setup. I don't remember the front sight height required for the TX200.