Kevin, that is a beautiful revolver. I'm going to keep the information you provided, but at this time will not be doing a conversion. I found a "new unfired" 696 w/no dash on Gunbroker. I spent more money than I had wanted, but decided I wasn't getting any younger and it was going to cost me whatever I did, so what the heck. I have Sandust to thank for putting me on to Gunbroker as I had never been on the web site before. I appreciate his telling me. I should be getting my 696 tomorrow or Thursday.

I appreciate everyone's comment's and help.

Ken

P.S. I talked to S&W and found that parts for the 696 are obsolete and they don't have any inventory left and don't expect to have any in the future. That is why Brownells, Midway do not have any.