Just wondering, I like the rifle in general as it's almost petite in the hands.

The large rear sight, although I don't mind military sights, seems a bit out
of place. Has anyone "pared" these sights down to make them more appropriate,
eg. modify to look like an "island" and perhaps "thin" the ladder?

Some sort of express sight would be the thing but "in these here parts" they are
quite scarce. So an alternative would be nice, with some pics. to boot. --- John