Ranger I vs Ranger II sights

[PaducahMichael]

I was looking at photos of both Ranger models today. I noticed something interesting.

The Ranger I (the original) has a lower rear sight. It also has a half-moon front sight that's taller than the front bead on the R2.

The R2 has a higher rear sight and a lower front sight. That's naturally gonna make you raise the muzzle to achieve the normal sight picture. Could it be as simple as putting a taller front sight on the R2? Here's something else to ponder - why did they change the front sight on the R2? Might have made all the difference in accuracy.

I'm not an engineer. I'm just looking and wondering.

[Uncle_Lee]

I have looked them over and that sounds right to me.
A taller blade front sight.

[redhawk4]

I'd imagine the change to the bead site had its origins in cost savings somewhere, personally I like the blade style sights, for some reason they seem easier to see. I like the huge on on my Bond Arms as my eyes continue to get worse at focusing close up

[jim c 351]

The Ranger 11 appears to have a shotgun bead front site.
If it does, the  barrel is probably tapped for a 8/40 or 6/48 thread.
If this is true then a variety of front beads sights are available from "BROWNELLS" gun parts, including a "Bradley type front sight.
This would probably solve the problem of shooting too high.
Can someone confirm if the barrel is tapped for one of these threads?
Jim C

[grayelky]

On the ones with the blade sight, I have to ignore it and aim down the top of the barrel/frame. With my Wasp (bead sight) I simply aim the bead.

[PaducahMichael]

If the front sight needs to be changed to achieve accuracy, it should be done as warranty work by NAA.

I suspect that will eventually become a recall issue.

[Warthog]

Maybe a SxS picture of the two from those who have both?  That would be nice, at least for me.

[PaducahMichael]

Not mine - but here's a photo

[Warthog]

OK, thanks.  It helps me see things properly since I missed out on the first Ranger.  The bead isn't quite as good IMO.

[redhawk4]

I think a blade sight on a small gun helps you keep it a little more square to the target because you see the side of the sight when it's not at 90 degrees to you eyes.

[CavScout]

Maybe a SxS picture of the two from those who have both?  That would be nice, at least for me.

Here are a couple of pics with the same perspective.