I am looking for some recommendations for a replacement front-sight for my Model 686-Plus 3-5-7. I replaced the rear-sight with a Cylinder-Slide fixed. Now, it shoots very low. Any recommendations on where to find a replacement for the stock red-ramp? I shy away from "fixing" it with a file to shorten the stock-sight. I am a babe in the wilderness on this.

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What length barrel?

What is the height of the installed front sight?

How low is it hitting & at what range?

If you can get someone at S&W to work with you I'm sure they've got various heights in-stock but you're going to need to be able to answer their questions &/or tell them what you what.

My 5" bbl. 686+ has a .260" tall front sight.

Midway has a .241" tall black ramp front sight (#720229) in-stock (only one left).

The only red ramp they have that I'm aware of it taller (.278") that I use & file to slightly shorter heights.

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If Cylinder & Slide sold the sight, perhaps they would have your answer?

Stu

The 686-Plus has a 3-inch barrel. I believe it has the .278" red-ramp front. At seven-yards, it is hitting 2" low for me and two other shooters. I did e-mail Cylinder & Slide for their recommendations.

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What ammunition are you using and have you checked point of impact at any other distances and what type of sight picture are you using?

thanks,

Stu

Is it a Classic or pin on sight? Look on the front of the gun for a 1/8" hole just below the front sight. Classic clip on has the hole, pin on does not have the hole. They both have a pin in the side.

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