KillerFord1977
SAINT
Was a out to say that
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Snake45
Professional
We have a winner!
Check the front sight. It's possible it's set up to have several (four?) quick-change settings for the different PPC ranges.
ETA: Well I was halfway right. It's the rear sight that has the four range setups.
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
What do you think?
I learn something new here every day, thanks to all of you.
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BassCliff
What do you think?
I learn something new here every day, thanks to all of you.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Annihilator
Emissary
Ok, let Benny rephrase that, standard production S&W revolvers don’t have a vent rib, I don’t know about the performance center versions, I can’t afford thoseWell Benny, better contact S&W to tell them that. Yeah, I know it’s a Performance Center model, my 686 Plus is not ribbed so you were partially right
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Model 686 | Smith & Wesson
www.smith-wesson.com
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Ranger715
Elite
Sorry, but I don't think that's right. If you sight the gun on target, then independently lower the rear sight, you will have to tip the barrel down to bring the front sight back into sight alignment. So you will hit lower than before, right? I saw that Rangerman backs me up. Just making sure I know what I think I know, especially when I'm trying to help someone else.BTW awesome handgun! Making the rear site go down makes the front of the barrel go up and vise versa. Shots low means lower rear site. That should help. My 1st and only revolver was a 629 8.375" 44mag. I sure miss it!
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
So windage is on the rear sight and elevation is on the front. If I read it correctly? If there is elevation on the rear also that would be strange.
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,Ok, let Benny rephrase that, standard production S&W revolvers don’t have a vent rib, I don’t know about the performance center versions, I can’t afford those
Thank you for the clarification. Yes, this is the PC model 686.
From: https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/model-686?sku=11760
But the OP look like her Wichita was added later to a non-PC model.
See? I learn something new here every day.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Bassbob
Emissary
Rear sight gets moved the direction you want the bullet to go. If you are shooting low, you raise the rear sight.Sorry, but I don't think that's right. If you sight the gun on target, then independently lower the rear sight, you will have to tip the barrel down to bring the front sight back into sight alignment. So you will hit lower than before, right? I saw that Rangerman backs me up. Just making sure I know what I think I know, especially when I'm trying to help someone else.
Bassbob
Emissary
Outside of a custom holster, you may have to find a universal holster in the style you like that fits it. Which probably means trying a bunch of Uncle Mike's or something. Lots of trips to gun stores. Which is kind of a win-win.
Recusant
Hellcat
This would be a good place to start.
El Paso Saddlery – Custom Leather Holsters & More
epsaddlery.com
Keystone19250
SAINT
Believe or not I would try Amazon, search (revolver holsters)
They have a large selection of what your looking for.
Sld1959
Ronin
Seeing the revolver itself is customized greatly in its shape and size normal OFF THE SHELF holsters for ccw or hunting carry for "normal" OFF THE SHELF revolvers are unlikely to fit. At least by it's brand and model , 686. Now you might have some luck looking for holsters that are for larger revolvers which will probably require you to try the handgun in the candidate. Which requires an understanding Gun shop with prior permission, important to have before having a weapon out in the store, or buying a lot of trial and error fits as Bob mentioned.
Perhaps a holster for something like a Taurus raging bull 44 magnum or Colt Anaconda 44 magnum might approximate the size. A bit of tape measure work might cut down on trial and error.
Or you could look for competition driven holsters which is what the revolver is customized for such as the Speed Beez holster with an open rib front to accommodate that large rib.
www.speedbeez.com
Lastly would be custom makers. Look for those who specialize in rigs for competition.
Perhaps a holster for something like a Taurus raging bull 44 magnum or Colt Anaconda 44 magnum might approximate the size. A bit of tape measure work might cut down on trial and error.
Or you could look for competition driven holsters which is what the revolver is customized for such as the Speed Beez holster with an open rib front to accommodate that large rib.
SPEED BEEZ® Kydex® Competition Revolver Holsters USPSA Approved
Features open top design for faster draw. Compatible with most carry optic sights. Features fully adjustable tension screws for custom fit and draw. Features an adjustable cant, straight drop, muzzle forward, or FBI get the fit you want. This is one of the most adaptable, versatile and easy...
www.speedbeez.com
Lastly would be custom makers. Look for those who specialize in rigs for competition.
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Sld1959
Ronin
Another idea, unless you want it for the advantages of the heavy rib as it was intended for shooting games. You might have your best success frequenting competition groups, getting known and selling what you have at a fair price then buying a stock revolver, Smith 686? This would allow for your greatest flexibility in all things shooting.
The biggest problem to finding a ready made holster might be the large protective wings on the front sight which will obviously increase the width of the holster well beyond the already larger barrel width.
The biggest problem to finding a ready made holster might be the large protective wings on the front sight which will obviously increase the width of the holster well beyond the already larger barrel width.
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Bassbob
Emissary
I wasn't suggesting buying a bunch of holsters. I was suggesting going to a bunch of gun stores and TRYING a bunch of holsters. Of course with permission from the owner/employees. Good catch.Seeing the revolver itself is customized greatly in its shape and size normal OFF THE SHELF holsters for ccw or hunting carry for "normal" OFF THE SHELF revolvers are unlikely to fit. At least by it's brand and model , 686. Now you might have some luck looking for holsters that are for larger revolvers which will probably require you to try the handgun in the candidate. Which requires an understanding Gun shop with prior permission, important to have before having a weapon out in the store, or buying a lot of trial and error fits as Bob mentioned.
Perhaps a holster for something like a Taurus raging bull 44 magnum or Colt Anaconda 44 magnum might approximate the size. A bit of tape measure work might cut down on trial and error.
Or you could look for competition driven holsters which is what the revolver is customized for such as the Speed Beez holster with an open rib front to accommodate that large rib.
SPEED BEEZ® Kydex® Competition Revolver Holsters USPSA Approved
Features open top design for faster draw. Compatible with most carry optic sights. Features fully adjustable tension screws for custom fit and draw. Features an adjustable cant, straight drop, muzzle forward, or FBI get the fit you want. This is one of the most adaptable, versatile and easy...
Lastly would be custom makers. Look for those who specialize in rigs for competition.