686 Talo 5"

[1sailor]

I really like their looks and the 5" barrel really appeals to me. Unfortunately my eyes have a very hard time picking up on the red ramp front sight that Smith is so pleased with. I know that the front sight is pinned and can be replaced but in searching the net for months I have never found anyone who has replacement sights (patridge style) in stock. A shame that such a simple and inexpensive thing can kill a purchase like that. Why even bother having a pinned front sight if parts are never going to be available.

 

[Five_incher]

I bought one of these last year and I shoot it all the time. It is probably my favorite revolver.Something about the 5" just works great for how I shoot.

In an unexplainable act of madness,I traded it on a 627 Pro right after I bought it.
A week later, the Talo was still at the gunstore and I bought it back.

I plan on shooting it until I wear it out.I took off the grips and put Hogues on mine.

Did you lose any money selling and re-buying your 686?