I have a S&W 686-1 with a orange plastic insert on the ramp. I'm sure many of you are familiar with this typical S&W set up. My question is this: is there an alternative insert for the dovetail slot? I found a Meprolight sight set up that says it's for the red ramp front, does this mean it with fit the 686? It's a tritium lamp and from the picture it looks like it might fit but pictures can be deceiving.
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1986s4
If it looks like this, then I think it was designed to fit the factory dovetail for the front sight insert.
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Yes, that is the exact picture and product I saw. I wanted to make sure this is what I think it is before I buy.Originally Posted by 41magfan
If it looks like this, then I think it was designed to fit the factory dovetail for the front sight insert.
Yes, that will fit. I installed a couple sets when I carried a wheel gun as a duty weapon.
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I recall a gunsmith in the Memphis area back in the late 90's would replace the red plastic insert with gold that he procured by buying old wedding bands from pawnshops and hand-fitting them into the dovetail.
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How tricky is the install?
Not hard at all. The rear sight on an S&W revolver is pretty straight forward and easily replaced and the front insert drifts in just like a conventional sight.
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So they’ll fit in this?
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In case anyone is curious, this is what they look like installed:
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