Night sights for Ruger Super Redhawk?

[FlyGuy]

Need some quick from the gun gurus!

1st bear hunt in 20 days, western MT. Picked up a 480 Ruger Alaskan a few months ago for grizzly protection for this hunt, but as life generally goes this trip snuck up on me w/o getting the factory sites upgraded to a tritium version. Now im a little under the gun (pun intended) to get them ordered, installed, and get some range time in with the new set; so I really want to get this right on the 1st try. For those with more experience than I with these revolvers, is there a generally preferred set? I'd like tritium on both the Front & Rear sights, a quick scan shows most only have a front sight that glows (with a cheap rear that doesn't look worth installing over the factory?)?

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[thinhorn_AK]

Ruger might sell some on their online store, you could als look at Gemini customs, they used I make some, maybe they still do. I think I’ve seen some made by bi-viz.

Otherwise, get some flaurescent orange nail polish and paint the front sight ramp and use t while you look for the sights you want.

 

[deadwolf]

Agree with newmexican on the orange nail polish or Tester model paint, if you aren’t able to get anything prior to your hunt.

I opted for Fiber optic front sights on my 454 Ruger Alaskan 2.5” barrel. There is a red on the front and blacked out rear. On such a short pistol I want to concentrate on that front sight above all else and the fiber optic is like a glowing beacon.


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[shooter77]

I think you’re better off leaving the gun as it is, assuming you’ve spent enough time with it to be comfortable/competent. <20 days isn’t much to change up the gun you could potentially(tiny chance, but still) bet your life on..... I think at this point that money is better spent on more ammo and range time. Just my opinion and not worth much!
If you’re set on changing, I believe that XS makes a set for the Alaskan. V notch rear and a Big Dot front. I think this is a great set up for a gun with your intended use.