I'm looking for a replacement front sight for a 4" S&W 686. I'm looking at a HiViz fiber-optic one on midwayusa, but it lists its height as 0.269".
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2343185479
The stock sight height on the 686 is what I feel is .360". There is a very small amount of light between the stock sight and the barrel. My caliper reading is ~.370". This is what makes me think its more along the lines of actual height of .360". Dawson Precison has variable widths and heights available. They have, what I feel, is a direct replacement in a .360" tall x .125" wide serrated fiber-optic sight.
https://dawsonprecision.com/s-w-pinned-fiber-optic-front-sights/
Is the HiVIz one brighter than the Dawson Precision? Ideally I want a "bright" front sight but I don't want one too far out of spec for elevation adjustments. I've checked the firearm manual but it doesn't give a min-max amount for adjustment. Is the .01 in the HiViz going to be a big deal in removing some potential elevation adjustment, or should I go with the Dawson? I feel the HiViz would be brighter, but they don't seem to be as friendly with changing the fiber-optic colors if so desired. I'm all over the place...
On another note, does anyone have experience with either of these two spring kits? Would one be better than the other? I think they're both made by Wolff...
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/100415959?pid=365183
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004171994?pid=222267
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2343185479
The stock sight height on the 686 is what I feel is .360". There is a very small amount of light between the stock sight and the barrel. My caliper reading is ~.370". This is what makes me think its more along the lines of actual height of .360". Dawson Precison has variable widths and heights available. They have, what I feel, is a direct replacement in a .360" tall x .125" wide serrated fiber-optic sight.
https://dawsonprecision.com/s-w-pinned-fiber-optic-front-sights/
Is the HiVIz one brighter than the Dawson Precision? Ideally I want a "bright" front sight but I don't want one too far out of spec for elevation adjustments. I've checked the firearm manual but it doesn't give a min-max amount for adjustment. Is the .01 in the HiViz going to be a big deal in removing some potential elevation adjustment, or should I go with the Dawson? I feel the HiViz would be brighter, but they don't seem to be as friendly with changing the fiber-optic colors if so desired. I'm all over the place...
On another note, does anyone have experience with either of these two spring kits? Would one be better than the other? I think they're both made by Wolff...
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/100415959?pid=365183
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004171994?pid=222267