Early 686 integral front site

[extex]

I just swapped for this sweet revolver but a previous owner must have dropped it on concrete because the front sight and the rear sight blade have flat spots on the left corners.
I am looking for a gunsmith to mill it and install a pinned front factory sight.
It would be nice if there is a recommended smith in the DFW area but I can ship or travel if needed.
I read on another thread that the S&W factory is backed up 7 months, yikes!
Thanks for the help.

 

[mscampbell2734]

If I could not go local I'd go to SDM

http://www.sdmfabricating.com/

 

[Erocksmash]

Try our resident gun smith BMCM Custom..

I dont know how far San Antonio is from DFW but Alex Hamilton of 10 ring has done some great work for me also

 

[cndrdk]

I've used Grimes Gunsmithing (Henry Grimes), Richland Hills, for several years. Does all his work in house and does a good job. If you have been around the area for a while, Henry was an apprentice under Lou Williamson, a true master gunsmith. 817-893-5339

 

[extex]

Thanks guys for the info. I will check them out.

 

[lppd4]

I used Dustin Housel from the 1911 forum and he did a great job for a front sight on my 686 very reasonable on the cost and a fast turnaround time too.

LLC HS-Custom, LLC - Gunsmith - Joplin, Missouri

 

[glenwolde]

McClelland

 

[extex]

McClelland gun shop

McClelland

I'm glad you mentioned McClelland. Have you had this type work done by them?
They have had my 686 since May, but they just make excuses about getting parts. Maybe the correct size bit/cutter for their mill I guess. I'm about to give up on them.

 

[extex]

I'd love to get a Weigand type sight installed (saw an old post of yours).

 

[extex]

I talked to McClelland gunsmith yesterday, the hold-up is for the correct sight blade that matches the rear sight. Parts just very difficult to get this year and last. Not surprising with S&W moving to TN and everything else.