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Thread: Want to change the front sight on a S&W 686-6

  1. 07-18-2017, 10:54 PM #1
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    Want to change the front sight on a S&W 686-6

    I would like to change the front sight on my 686 to a hi viz. The sight blade has a pin holding it, but I am sure that it's not as easy as it looks. Before I start, can anyone give me a heads up as to what is involved?
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  2. 07-19-2017, 12:23 PM #2
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    I am interested also, The BIL want's to try a Williams fire sight, since they work so well on the other revolvers.
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  3. 07-19-2017, 03:08 PM #3
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    you knock the pin out.
    You take the replacement site, clamp it very tightly in the slot.
    Drill a hole thru it and then repin it.
    You want the site to sit as tight as possible
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  4. 07-19-2017, 10:05 PM #4
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    Thanks,
    It's a .060 roll pin and I have the punch, thanks for the instructions, they removed the guesswork and give a little confidence.
    Thanks again, Len
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  5. 07-19-2017, 10:11 PM #5
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    The new site doesn't have a hole in it.
    You only drill it when it is clamped in the pistol
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