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I am new to the S&W Forum and wondering if anyone has changed the factory sights to Night Sights and which brand you used. I have a 686 Plus Pro Series 5"
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usnrigger
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I run some meprolights on mine, they make different front sights so make sure you get the one for your application. I prefer the pinned front sight if your revolver is setup, wasn't a huge fan of the dovetail into front sight like red insert. I'd say have a good smith do the install and you'll be set
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This style replaces the pinned front sight and rear blade.
http://www.meprolight.com/default.asp?catid={0A19467A-BB97-4974-949E-B32AE2F02C84}&details_type=1&itemid={D7C12EAA-DE12-4334-9960-730075D4F404}&tempTyp=1
There is a tiny detent spring and ball in the rear sight screw. Don't lose it when you remove the old screw. It fits in a nearly invisible hole in the screw head. This part is an example of why parts diagrams are called "exploded views." (The other is the rebound spring.)
I installed one of the Meprolight chips in place of the red insert. It is the size of a peppercorn and sticks up and drags on the holster. At the time, there was only a pinned front sight for J-frames.
The front sight is a very tight fit. Insert the new sight fully, then drill halfway from both sides using the existing ramp holes as a guide. Better yet, have a gunsmith do it.
http://www.meprolight.com/default.asp?catid={0A19467A-BB97-4974-949E-B32AE2F02C84}&details_type=1&itemid={D7C12EAA-DE12-4334-9960-730075D4F404}&tempTyp=1
There is a tiny detent spring and ball in the rear sight screw. Don't lose it when you remove the old screw. It fits in a nearly invisible hole in the screw head. This part is an example of why parts diagrams are called "exploded views." (The other is the rebound spring.)
I installed one of the Meprolight chips in place of the red insert. It is the size of a peppercorn and sticks up and drags on the holster. At the time, there was only a pinned front sight for J-frames.
The front sight is a very tight fit. Insert the new sight fully, then drill halfway from both sides using the existing ramp holes as a guide. Better yet, have a gunsmith do it.
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Mr. Blenderson
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I have been thinking about replacing the front sight only, or maybe just the red ramp on mine. Deciding between that and CT laser grips.
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