How to Change the Sights on a Heritage Rough Rider

The Heritage Rough Rider is a .22 caliber pistol used for recreational shooting and small game. Two primary varieties of the Rough Rider are available: fixed-sight models and adjustable-sight models. The sights of a fixed-sight model cannot be removed or modified without significant effort and expense. The sights of adjustable-sighted models, however, can be easily removed and replaced with the proper tools.

Things You'll Need

  • Replacement front sight
  • Replacement rear sight
  • Small Phillips screwdriver
  • Small standard screwdriver
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Instructions

  1. Replacing the front and rear sights

    • 1

      Unscrew the rear sight elevation screw using the small Phillips screwdriver. Be careful not to lose the adjustable rear sight spring, as it may eject suddenly.

    • 2

      Lift the rear sight upward to remove it. Place the rear sight, rear sight spring, and rear sight screw in a secure place where they will not be accidentally lost.

    • 3

      Place the replacement sight on the top of the revolver, aligning the screw hole on the sight with the screw hole on the gun.

    • 4

      Drop the rear sight spring back into the hole. Screw the rear sight screw back into the frame. The new rear sight should now be attached. The rear sight screw can be slightly tightened or loosened to adjust the elevation of the rear sight.

    • 5

      Remove the front sight screw using the small standard screwdriver. Lift the front sight upwards to remove it.

    • 6

      Place the replacement front site on the top of the barrel, aligning it with the screw hole on the barrel. Screw the replacement site into the barrel using the front sight screw.