[armedcitizen]

Would it be possible to put a 7 shot cylinder from a 686+ into a 681 frame? Would the timing be too screwed up for this to work?

[Preacherman]

I think the original 681 frame would be slightly too small for the cylinder, as the 7-shot cylinder has a slightly larger diameter than the 6-shot: but I couldn't say for sure. You'd certainly have to replace the entire timing mechanism as well as the cylinder, even if the latter would fit, and this might require frame modifications.

[Marko Kloos]

If it's the fixed sight that grab you, it would be easier to install the fixed service sights available for the adjustable-sight Smiths. They replace the original sights and give you a Novak-type sight picture.

[Tamara]

Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty Fixed Sights (http://www.cylinder-slide.com/sites.shtml).

[Brian Williams]

Gheezeee.... 3 moderators and they don't know
Yep sure would... call this guy. I have already talked to him about doing the same thing and he said a cylinder fit is around $50 and a new cylinder from S&W is Part # D7 215520000 and shows with a list price of $128.42 If you get all of the extractor goodies it will be easier to swap the cylinders.

Pinnacle High Performance
9630 Ponderosa ct
Kempton, PA 19529
Phone/Fax: (610) 285-4392
info@pinnacle-guns.com
http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/revolver.php

This would probably be one of the only guns I would have with a 7 shot cylinder. I prefer the K frame and 6 shots. But IF I ever found my self with a 681 I would do this in a heart beat. I would also have the barrel half lugged at the time or get one of the 5" half luggers and have the front sight lowered to POI?POA.

[armedcitizen]

I agree Brian--a 7 shot model 65 would be phenomenal! I figure the next best thing would be a 681. A local shop has some--4" police trades in the $250 range. I'm just dreaming at this point but I'll file the info for use (hopefully!) later.

Thanks again to all who responded.

[Jim Watson]

I went the other way.
I had S&W put a 6-shot cylinder in a 686+ so I could shoot it at IDPA SSR.
I would cheerfully sell you the 7-shot cylinder but it is cut for moon clips with NO original rear face left for loose ammo, it has to have the clips. (Why did I let Charlie Prest talk me into that?)