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686 Day Guard
For the longest time I’ve wanted a model 386 Night Guard. I'm talking about this one below (not my picture).
When they were first released I thought they were a bit too pricey for me, and well now they’re hard find. So I present to you the 686 Day Guard. A lightly polished daytime version of the Night Guard. Although it keeps watch both day and night … I just don’t tell that to the 386 owners. 
The 686 Day Guard has the same u-notch rear sight and XS tritium front. Added are the classic thumb piece, Pachmayr grips, and lock plug (all purchased over the years from forum members here). This one sports a 3 inch barrel instead of 2 1/2. I am loving this revolver so much I don’t even want a Night Guard anymore.
Here’s the 357 Mag Day Guard with it’s 22 Mag little brother, the In-The-Shadow Guard. Can you tell I like 7 shot revolvers? 
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05-24-2018, 01:18 PM
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That's a sweet conversion project! Your hand will thank you too!  Hey! You should market that.
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05-24-2018, 01:31 PM
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That looks great. Did you go with the XS "Standard" or "Big" dot?
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Something S&W should have made/still should make. I can even tolerate the looks of the full lug barrel as you have done it.
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05-24-2018, 01:43 PM
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You can't go wrong with a 3" 686! Very nice.....
The muzzle blast is a +
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05-24-2018, 01:45 PM
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That looks great. Did you go with the XS "Standard" or "Big" dot?
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It's just the standard one. My eyes are still young enough to not need the Big Dot yet, lol.
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05-24-2018, 02:22 PM
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It's just the standard one. My eyes are still young enough to not need the Big Dot yet, lol.
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Would you be kind enough to post the XS product SKU for the one you bought. I want to make sure I order the correct one. Thanks
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Smith & Wesson should make more scandium/aluminum alloy L-frames.
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05-24-2018, 06:40 PM
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It's just the standard one. My eyes are still young enough to not need the Big Dot yet, lol.
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Where did you find the new u rear sight?
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05-24-2018, 06:46 PM
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I would prefer that over the Nightguard too.
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05-24-2018, 08:43 PM
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How is POA vs POI at say 10 yards with those sights?
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Would you be kind enough to post the XS product SKU for the one you bought. I want to make sure I order the correct one. Thanks
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Sorry I don't have that. Purchased sight used. It didn't come in any sort of packaging.
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Cylinder & Slide
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It's quite good between 5-15 yds. I went through different front/rear sight combos with this revolver and the tritium dot on u-notch has been my favorite. My least favorite were the adjustable rear and red ramp that were factory. I think S&W made the ramp on mine a bit higher which use to cause all sorts of low shots, even with the rear sight up all the way.
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05-25-2018, 02:59 PM
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First I see the thread about the 681 cut down to a 3 inch barrel length and just happen to find a 681 at a great price on the web.
Now this!
You people are killing my savings!
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05-25-2018, 04:25 PM
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Dave Lauck at DL Sports also makes one.
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05-25-2018, 05:13 PM
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That rear fixed sight can be purchased from the Cylinder and Slide Company last time I checked, as can diffferent matching front sights as well. The rear sight fits exactly where the rear adjustable sights fit, at least on certain models, so it's easy to install. The C&S website has all the info you need to get the right one for your gun. I own two or three of them and like them very much. But I've had them for a pretty long while and have not looked at the C&S website for a long time. Great sights in my book!
PS: OP, you have a nice revolver there! I happen to own a 386 SCS Night Guard. Bought it in 2008. It is a dandy! So is yours!
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