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Offline irold

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scope mounts for a 686 ?
« on: March 20, 2011, 03:28:58 AM »
I'm considering putting a Burris Fastfire on my 686. ( 6" barrel )  This is an earlier model , no lock , or other nonsense.  I've been told Smith drilled and tapped the top strap on some of the 686s.  Can I tell by looking at the underside of the strap ?  I really didn't want to mess with rear site until I actually make the decision to mount the Fastfire.  Doesn't seem right they'd drill through the strap , but thought I'd ask.  If its not drilled , any suggestions for the "best" method of mounting the Fastfire ?   Thanks

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 05:21:17 AM »
Cant say for sure on the L frames, but the N frames I have that are factory drilled, are drilled completely thru the top strap.

If it were mine, I would have a gunsmith drill & tap two holes in the top strap, under the sight.  Would mount a short Weaver type base that matched the profile of the top strap and the hole spacing, then mount the Fastfire to that using the picatinny / Weaver site base it comes with.
Due to the short mounting length of the Fastfire sight, you do not need more then two mounting holes drilled, or a full length base as you would need with a longer scope.

I have had mixed results when using the various "no gunsmithing" mounts on revolvers that have any kick to them.

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2011, 05:40:16 AM »
Good thoughts , thanks Larry.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 06:04:12 PM »
Not sure what brand it was, but somebody makes a base that uses the existing "sight holes". I found it after i'd already had mine d&t'd.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 07:51:30 PM »
Yes if yours is factory D&T you can open the cylinder and see the holes in the top strap. There will be three if factory D&T. I don't recall when S&W began doing the drill and tap routine. I've had more that weren't than were but have had both.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 03:59:27 PM »
Figures , no holes in mine !    Appreciate the info. 

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2011, 03:20:15 AM »
I shot competition years ago with my old S&W 586 using a no gunsmith Weaver mount with no problems.
Most loads shot were 38 Spl. Shot a few Mag loads through it. Always held zero.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 04:25:10 PM »
Personally, I would stick to open sights for a 686. I tend to concentrate on bringing the deer in closer than extending the range of the weapon.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2011, 04:40:11 PM »
I was in the same situation a couple years ago.  I got mine tapped by my gunsmith and bought a weigand mound.  It is a really slick mount.  Never any problems.

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2011, 08:28:26 PM »
+1 For the Jack Weigand mount . Have several mounted and never had a problem with them
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2011, 04:47:06 AM »
Mohawk , point well taken, and I actually agree.  However my eyesight is failing.  Mind you , I'm not blind , but the sights are really getting fuzzy at 35 yards.  I'm a right handed shooter and aim with my left eye ( its a lot more clearer that the right )That being said , its a lot easier to look through optics than line up sights with my left eye.  I've got to do something , and its not gonna be give up my handguns.

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2011, 11:58:59 AM »
Let us know what you end up doing.  When I had mine tapped it was $13 a hole and $30 for the mount.  Not cheap, but it is solid as a rock.

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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2011, 01:20:15 PM »
I hear ya irold. Yes my eyes aren't the greatest either. The other memnbers have given good advice. I just have never had good luck with any kind of scopes. So it probably figures I lean toward open sights.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2011, 01:33:51 AM »
I bought a scope mount that was installed by removing the back sight. Cost me $59.95 in 1992. It was made by "B-SQUARE" Model #12402. Don't know if they are still a company, but it might be worth a google search.
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Re: scope mounts for a 686 ?
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2011, 01:36:00 AM »
http://www.opticsplanet.net/revolver-scope-mounts.html

Looks like what I have and cheaper now then 20 years ago! Mine has 2 clamps on it.
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