CraigC
Sixgun Nut
I know this is a year old thread but I don't get why folks get their drawers bunched up over modifying a S&W that has already been refinished. What it's worth to another individual in its present condition is irrelevant. It's your gun, do what you want with it. If what you want is a PPC gun (or any custom gun for that matter) no factory gun will do....even a 686. Not a valid comparison, IMHO.