Have made this front sight modification on a couple of 44 cal 1851 Pietta's. The 51's in 36 cal often shoot high, but the 44's (to borrow a modern phrase) really double down on this. The next one(s) I do will use the "Wild Bill" method, which uses a Kentucky rifle dovetail style front sight. Check out the
pictures of Wild Bill's navy at Cody Museum, or my video on the subject.