Tritium Sight For 686

[sjs]

I have been looking for a tritium front sight for my 3" 686 Plus and so far it is not clear that any I have looked at are an easy installation. I need an easy installation as I lack a good gunsmith in my area.

I prefer white, with green my next choice. Does someone have a suggestion?

 

[Hawg Rider]

My Model 686-6+ is fitted with an inexpensive SDM fiber optic front and that works fine for me. I'm far from being an expert on tritium sights, but here are some possibilities: Hi Viz, MEPRO, and XS Sights make tritium sights for S&W revolvers, but I don't know which models or about fitment (DIY or gunsmith).

 

[Glenn54]

I'd like to find one too for my 686. I've also looked for a tritium sight for a Dan Wesson TCP without any luck. I've looked and contacted all the top names.

 

[CRT2]

I’ve had Trijicon install tritium sights on several S&W Revolvers and they do an excellent job. I removed the cylinder and sent the revolver to them. Call and talk to them 800-338-0563.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I have used Tritium sight inserts that replaced the red/orange plastic and drop right into the shallow angled dovetail. They work great!

 

[sjs]

I have used Tritium sight inserts that replaced the red/orange plastic and drop right into the shallow angled dovetail. They work great!

What make and model, and where did you buy them?

 

[Hapworth]

XS is now offering pre-drilled, easy install options:

XS Sights Introduces Pre-Drilled Sights for S&W and Ruger Revolvers | Outdoor Wire

 

[sjs]

Thank you.

 

[413Maxwedge]

XS is now offering pre-drilled, easy install options:

XS Sights Introduces Pre-Drilled Sights for S&W and Ruger Revolvers | Outdoor Wire

THIS! I installed an XS Night Sight and the drilling was the "scary" part (without the proper jig/vice set up). The kit linked above takes the hard part out of it.

 

[Beju]

XS is now offering pre-drilled, easy install options:

XS Sights Introduces Pre-Drilled Sights for S&W and Ruger Revolvers | Outdoor Wire

Interesting. I was under the impression that pre-drilled sights weren't offered due to the possible fitting resulting in minor variations on where exactly the crosspin hole needs to be.

 

[413Maxwedge]

Here's an XS Tritium sight on my 686-6 3". I am colorblind and don't always see red/orange. These sights stand out to me in bright or dark conditions.

 

[sjs]

Here's an XS Tritium sight on my 686-6 3". I am colorblind and don't always see red/orange. These sights stand out to me in bright or dark conditions.

Did you have any difficulty with installment?

 

[413Maxwedge]

sjs,
I'm not sure if you have purchased or installed a new sight(s) yet but I think the XS set with the pre-drilled front blade is the way to go. I like their Minimalist set with both front and rear sights (front can be green or orange). If you can tap out the front pin and turn a screwdriver this will be easy, and a big improvement.

Hapworth posted a link to the product, and here's the one for your 686 on XS Sight's website...
S&W Revolver Night Sights | Revolver Sights | K & L Frame

Did you have any difficulty with installment?

The 686-6 in my post has a three-tritium setup by D&L Sports ($$$). I installed the rear but paid my gunsmith to drill and install the front ($12). I had previously installed a tritium front sight on my 640 (stainless J-frame) but I wouldn't advise doing that without the proper jig/vice adapter to hold the revolver steady while drilling.

 

[sjs]

I did purchase the XS set with pre-drilled blade. It is supposed to be here today. I lack much in the way of tools and mechanical aptitude, but I am hoping I can manage this.

Almost all my shooting these days is indoors and the light is terrible. I have the mounting plate for a red dot if I need it but I hate to put one on this beautiful revolver. Iron sights are so much more fun to use.

I called the XS folks to ask some questions and they were very helpful.

I very much appreciate all the help I got on this. I will let you know how it turns out.