Uberti (Pedersoli) 1874 Sharps tang sight question

[swampsavage]

Is the Pedersoi tang sight, that comes with the rifle, as useless as some folks say?  Anyone actually use it for long range?

[Otter]

IMHO . . . yes. With enough practice, shooting and good eyes, it can be done, though. Lee Shaver has a sight that (at least a few years back) was basically a Pedersoli sight he modified for more friendly use. There are several more options available out there that do make it less of a headache. BUT they are more money, too. In general, with long range sights, you do get what you pay for.

BTW - Uberti and Pedersoli are NOT the same company(s) . . . As far as Sharps repros go, the Pedersoli is miles ahead of the Ubertis, of course, just IMHO.

[swampsavage]

Uberti Sharps are made by Pedersoli under mutual agreement.  The sights are even so marked.

BTW - Uberti and Pedersoli are NOT the same company(s) . . . As far as Sharps repros go, the Pedersoli is miles ahead of the Ubertis, of course, just IMHO.
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[AlaskaJack]

The tang sight on the Uberti/Pedersolli Sharps is still pretty useless.  I never even mounted mine as I stumbled on a C Sharps long range tang w/base at a gun show.....perfect fit and a darn good sight.

[Roosterman]

Friend has/had one on a rolling block. Complete crap. He took it off and shoots tighter groups with the barrel sight.

[sharps4065]

Have to agree with comunal wisdom. If all you're interested in is hitting somewhere on the target then the Pedersoli sights are fine. If not then use them as a door wedge and get a serious set........ Shavers, MVA, Baldwin, Hoke, there's plenty to chose from to meet all pockets.

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Clive