S&W 686 6 inch barrel international assent have the orange insert on the front sight

[Pinguino]

S&W 686 6 inch barrel international assent have the orange insert on the front sight

My question is about the S&W 686 L Frame international with the six inch barrel
As , this model assent have the orange insert on the front sight. It is only black.. So the question is..?
Is that the same model as the one wish as that orange insert, the same as the other S&W revolvers, and do you also..
Have to drill.. The hole on the Dawson sight fibber optic sight, to be able to install the front sight ..
Also.. a other question please, Some S&W owners..
Advise, to 1st.. drill a smaller hall on each side of the barrel.
Before using finally the correct 0.54 size drill?
Thank you to tell what what you thing guys..
Best regards thank you..

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Not sure if I understand your questions clearly.
But if your front sight is pinned, you tap out the pin, remove existing sight and only drill your Dawson front sight. I drilled mine slightly high (thousandths) to allow minimal room for error in case it was slightly off and only needed to very slowly drill the hole lower to make sure the pin was nice and tight with no front sight wobble.
If you cannot remove your front sight you are better off sending to a gunsmith to mill out a channel to replace the sight.

 

[Pinguino]

Thank You very much for your quick reply, dear Roman5.8
i will finally drill the LPA Front sight, as Dawson precision dont deliver in Spain.. I will drill with the 0.50 drill which comes from Amazon, and drill From Left to right with a Bremer..Hoping, I will drill this super strait..
If you have any kind good advice about that, it will be very helpful... thanks very much Best regards, Pinguino

 

[s&wchad]

Don't modify the gun. If you want a red front sight for improved visibility, paint it with Testor's model paint or fingernail polish.

 

[Pinguino]

Hi S&W-chad
Thanks very much for this good advice, this is the best way to do this , to avoid any problems , thank You for that,
(its a No risk.. Advise and that is good..)
But as .. I'm shooing at 27yards in some realy bad light some times.. (In a Semi.. Outdoor Range..)
i will need to take the risk ..
So..What I will try to do..IS TO mark, this sight with a.. 0.33 inch,( 08 mm) tiny Punch , or maybe.. a 0.50 punch ?
This LPA front sight , going on each side.. Oldling this sight in a Plastic vise from top to bottom, to make certain.. that it is placed all the way dow the grove..
And Then.. I Will take of that sight , to finely drill slowly on each side..I'm waiting for these drills , from Amazon ..To do that delicate job.. thanks very much anyway for your help.. The Pinguino.

 

[SDGlock23]

I had one about a year ago and it came with a plain black front sight and I also put a Dawson Precision fiber optic on it.

 

[329]

This is the best instructional video on changing the front sight. Take your time and follow the instructions slowly and it should work out fine. If after watching the video you don't feel comfortable take it to a gunsmith.

How to Drill and Fit a Smith & Wesson Front Sight - YouTube