neodymium magnet apertures for iron sights

[HawkeyeMama]

What thoughts does anyone have about trying this is construct a small shader? I was thinking I could buy three, thin, flat, square or rectangle shapes and build a little box shader for my front sight.

[RobD]

welcome to the forum, HawkeyeMama  

well, i think that'll work as long as the front blade and mags used were all of the right dimensions, and there was enuf room on the top barrel flat.  that little "house" would sure give shade, if that was what's needed.  the other alternative is a  17a globe front, with the advantage of variable apertures, as well as the shade feature.

[HawkeyeMama]

Thanks Rob! I shoot in Yadkin Valley Long Ruffles and certain shoots have different criteria and that was one of the advantages of the magnet idea, I could easily remove the "shade" as required.  I am interested in the globe sights, I shoot a Jamestown/Ohio style cap lock that my Dad built and it has traditional iron sights, buck horn on the rear. I have trouble focusing on my front sight, especially in the sun.

[HawkeyeMama]

That's Riffles not Ruffles, lol.

[RobD]

ruffles or rifles, it's all good.  

and yes - aperture/peep sights are illegal at many events/matches, so having a peep and/or shaded front that can be pulled off for such shooting makes sense.

[Uncle Russ]

ruffles or rifles, it's all good.  

and yes - aperture/nomany events/matches, so having a peep and/or shaded front that can be pulled off for such shooting makes sense.[/ quote]

Me thinks that Rob DiStefano is a pretty helpful fella, on a lot of good stuff!

Uncle Russ...