Brownells Gunsmith Tech Corner - November 2006

By Eric Kiesler

Question: I want to buy a set of tritium sights for my service issue Beretta 92f, but it doesn't look like I can change the front sight. Do the Meprolight Sights (#387-302-762) you carry under Beretta 92F (fixed low-profile) include a new slide? It looks like I need an entirely new slide since the front sight is integral with it. Let me know how I can get night sights on this thing!

Answer: The Meprolight sights for the Beretta M-92 include a new front sight that is pinned to the original, integral, front sight blade. The sight base slips over the original and is held in place by epoxy or clamping. It is drilled for the retaining pins, and is used as its own drill guide to run holes through the blade.

Solution: Purchase a set of Meprolight Sights (#387-302-762).


Question: I need a Weaver base or a Weaver type Base for a Thompson Center .22 classic auto load Rifle. My plan is to mount a 3x9 Burris full-field (that I already have) on the T/C. I would like the highest Rings I can get (other than see-thru) If you could send me the stock numbers and cost of the Warne rings and mounts and I will order them from you. Can I order online?

Answer: Glad to help. We do have a Weaver-type mount for the TC, from Warne (#947-000-111). Once you've mounted two of them to your rifle, you can add Warne, high, Maxima TPA Rings (#947-005-333) or any Weaver-Style ring. If you type numbers into the search feature on our website, www.brownells.com, you will be able to take a look at them as well as the price and availability. From there the ordering process online is pretty straight-forward.

Solution: Purchase a set of Warne Mounts (#947-000-111) and a set of high Maxima TPA Rings (#947-005-333).