Author Topic: Grips/Sights for a 686 (Read 643 times)

ItzCryptic · « **on:** November 10, 2005, 07:05:14 PM »

I just bought my first handgun, a used 686-4.

It shoots well, but the recoil bothers me after a few rounds. I think the open backstrap is making it worse than it needs to be. Are their rubber grips availible that do NOT have the open backstrap? I can't seem to find any that state this.

Also, the orange on the stainless steel sight is a little difficult to see at times against the target. The front sight seems to be fixed, but is there a way to replace what looks like an orange insert or is this a "mojor operation" and how much would replacing it with something more visible run?

Rod B · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2005, 11:51:46 AM »

You could install a set of Pachmayer Presentation grips. I find these to be very comfortable.

Try applying a little flat black paint to the rear edge of the front sight. This is not a permanent fix but I find it last a while before a touch up is required.

Rod. :wink:

ItzCryptic · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2005, 07:02:52 PM »

Quote from: Rod B

You could install a set of Pachmayer Presentation grips. I find these to be very comfortable.

Try applying a little flat black paint to the rear edge of the front sight. This is not a permanent fix but I find it last a while before a touch up is required.

Rod. :wink:

I thought about just painting the front sight, might not be a bad idea.

Are the presentation grips hard? I think the soft rubber grips on the gun might be making the open backstrap even worse by giving during recoil. If the backstrap was covered with a rubber grip, or it was a hard surface all the way across, it might not be as bad. I don't remember having a problem with the checkere wood grips on my dad's 357. I'm not sure if I shot it nearly as many times though.

ItzCryptic · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2005, 08:16:48 PM »

Nevermind, I finally found what I wanted in the FAQ section on their website. Thanks!