Need peoples thoughts on front sights for the upcomming 9x57 project. Rear sight is a ghost ring apeture.

I had a look at numerous Recknagel stuff and have narrowed it down to either a flat blade "sourdough" type or red translucent flat blade (although might still have a play with the red dot as well)

My main problem is choosing between the banded and non banded options. Basically since this will be a fairly slim barrel, say 15-16mm diameter at the muzzle, I find the banded ones to look a bit too bulky. They look great on the big bore stuff but I think the simple non banded ramp looks better.

Are the banded ones simple silver solder on or are they screwed as well? Can the non banded ones not be screwed in place and just rely on solder?

Finally, what are peoples thoughts on the Recknagel Masterpiece range compared to their interchangleble range (the ones that the inserts can be finely adjusted for height)?

George