I have a S&W model 686 (no-lock) I really like, but after shooting Glocks for years, I've noticed that the weight of the barrel underlug makes the gun unweildy for transitions between targets. My smaller model 65 is much easier to "steer" between targets, but has fixed sights.
I wonder if anyone knows whether gunsmiths can remove the end of the underlug on a Model 686 barrel. It wouldn't have to be as light as the new model 620's skinny barrel, just lighter than it is now.
I know I could replace the barrel entirely, but I keep thinking something between the skinny barrel of the 620/619 and the fat 686 might be the perfect balance. I'm not really interested in paying as much as S&W is asking for their new guns with the lock on them.
I wonder if anyone knows whether gunsmiths can remove the end of the underlug on a Model 686 barrel. It wouldn't have to be as light as the new model 620's skinny barrel, just lighter than it is now.
I know I could replace the barrel entirely, but I keep thinking something between the skinny barrel of the 620/619 and the fat 686 might be the perfect balance. I'm not really interested in paying as much as S&W is asking for their new guns with the lock on them.