S&W 686 rear sight

[Secondranch]

I picked up a S&W 686 357 Magnum 6 inch barrel stainless ( my first wheel gun ) The gun has a rail for a scope mount so it is missing the rear sight, and I do not want a scope. I have been searching high and low for a replacement rear sight and found a few but there are so many variations, I have no clue which one I need.

Can any one help me out on which sight I actually need? Do you need more information?

Thanks

 

[Maj Dad]

Brownell's has this Bowen sight in stock ( http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/rear-sights/s-w-revolver-rough-country-rear-sight-prod31965.aspx?avs|Style_1=Adjustable but if you want the actual factory replacement item, this is on back order, but they will get them eventually: http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/rear-sights/sight-assembly-rear-146-n-s-w-o-4-6-barrel-prod15010.aspx?avs|Style_1=Adjustable|Factory%20Replacement

 

[Secondranch]

Thanks and that is where the problem lies, do I need the .370, .385, or .400, or doesn't it make any difference? The stock rear sight S&W is .145....confused

 

[rcmodel]

Just call S&W with the model, serial#, and barrel length and they will send you the correct sight.
Be sure to tell them you need the screws too.

1-800-331-0852 (USA)
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM Eastern Time

rc

 

[bikemutt]

You can measure the horizontal distance yourself, its the gap, may need a micrometer.

Also, replacing the entire rear sight assembly is considerably easier than replacing the leaf only.

 

[rcmodel]

The way I read it, he doesn't have a rear sight to measure.

rc

 

[buck460XVR]

The way I read it, he doesn't have a rear sight to measure.

rc

Common when buying a used S&W revolver with a scope mounted. Most folks don't realize how expensive the rear sight assembly is till they go to buy one, and is something that needs to be considered when buying a used Smith. Sometimes the scope that gets mounted is worth less than the sight assembly that gets thrown away.

 

[PJSprog]

Yep, get it from S&W.

...and, welcome to the 686 club. The best revolver ever made, in my not-so-humble opinion.

 

[BYJO4]

I would also call S&W for the rear sight. They will know exactly what sight is needed.