S&W 686 3 inch replacement sights

[springfield30-06]

I need to replace the rear sight blade on my S&W 686+ with a 3 inch barrel. It's my understanding that different barrel lengths use different standard heights for the rear sight blade. What is the height that I need for a 3" barrel?

I am also looking to replace the front sight which is a red ramp style (pinned to the barrel) since that got messed up as well. The only replacement pinned red ramp front sight that I can find online is .278" in height. Is this the correct one for this gun?

I like the current setup and am not wanting to 'upgrade' to any other style of sights. Thanks!

 

[fxvr5]

Ask S&W. They will give you the correct answer.

 

[springfield30-06]

I pulled out the calipers and the front sight is .278". I also called Smith & Wesson and they confirmed that the rear sight blade is .160".

 

[Cokeman]

Did you drop it?

 

[springfield30-06]

Did you drop it?

Unfortunately yes

 

[Cokeman]

Ouch. That sucks.