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I would go with a basic 6" 686 but it will not fly with IDPA. I've played all the games you mentioned and shot a ^' in police matches quite a bit. I have not seen any with changeable front sights and unless the rules changed IHMSA would not allow it unless it was a factory type deal.
You can shoot the L-frame faster than the N-frame over an IPSC course unless you have huge hands. I've won six USPSA National Revolver titles (prior to Miculek LOL) and shot an 25-2 for three of them and an L-frame for the other three. The L was demonstrably quicker for me. You can also get the L-frame cut for moon clips like I have done on my current one.
John Wayne wrote:
I didn't know IDPA didn't allow non-factory sights (but a stupid rule like that wouldn't surprise me). Why should someone not be allowed to compete with sights they actually used, instead of what was offered from the factory? I mainly listed the changeable front sights because of the wide range of loads I intend to shoot, and because a lot of guns come with a black blade front that's hard to pick up quickly. I don't plan on mounting any optics on the revolver.
I was referring to IHMSA (silhouette) about the sight changes. They were real strict on that when I shot it a long time ago. IDPA has some issues that I have never agreed with. The 4" rule for revolvers chaps my buns since I run 6" guns that are basic. My full house race guns run 5" and 6". The only below 4" I have is a 3" RB 686 that I use for a house gun. Not ideal for a good competition piece IMHO.
Greg
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I would go with a basic 6" 686 but it will not fly with IDPA. I've played all the games you mentioned and shot a ^' in police matches quite a bit. I have not seen any with changeable front sights and unless the rules changed IHMSA would not allow it unless it was a factory type deal.
You can shoot the L-frame faster than the N-frame over an IPSC course unless you have huge hands. I've won six USPSA National Revolver titles (prior to Miculek LOL) and shot an 25-2 for three of them and an L-frame for the other three. The L was demonstrably quicker for me. You can also get the L-frame cut for moon clips like I have done on my current one.
John Wayne wrote:
I didn't know IDPA didn't allow non-factory sights (but a stupid rule like that wouldn't surprise me). Why should someone not be allowed to compete with sights they actually used, instead of what was offered from the factory? I mainly listed the changeable front sights because of the wide range of loads I intend to shoot, and because a lot of guns come with a black blade front that's hard to pick up quickly. I don't plan on mounting any optics on the revolver.
I was referring to IHMSA (silhouette) about the sight changes. They were real strict on that when I shot it a long time ago. IDPA has some issues that I have never agreed with. The 4" rule for revolvers chaps my buns since I run 6" guns that are basic. My full house race guns run 5" and 6". The only below 4" I have is a 3" RB 686 that I use for a house gun. Not ideal for a good competition piece IMHO.
Greg