686-1 6" is pretty darn accurate!

[bigben55]

I'm planning on taking this newly acquired gun with me deer hunting this fall. I rifle hunt, would only grab the .357 for less than 25 yd, open shots, but felt I should practice some regardless. Took it to the range today, with Winchester 158 gr JSP Power Points. From a sitting position with my hands resting on wood(similar to sitting in a ladderstand with hands resting on the shooting rail) I shot two sub 2" six shot groups at 25 yds! That was better than I expected! I've never taken a deer with a handgun, but that gives me confidence that thus season could be the first! Gonna try it again with gloves on.

 

[ericrlarson]

Sounds like darn good accuracy to me. Iron sights?


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[bigben55]

Yep, factory iron sights.

I will ask this: the factory sights have that orange plastic insert. Mine is obviously old, and is kinda dull. Do they sell replacements? If so, is UT an easy swap?

 

[Super Dave]

Hi,

The front sight in pinned in. You would have to drill a hole in a new site. A gunsmith can do this easily. The old orange inserts are an old solution for contrast. If you want much improved contrast go with a fiber optic front sight from Dawson Precision.

Dawson Precision S&W Pinned Fiber Optic Front Sights - Dawson Precision, Inc.

I bet your 686 would shoot under 2 inches at 50 yards from a rest. Sounds like you got a good one.

Good luck.
Dave