Leroy Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I am looking for a Gold bead front sight for a revolver..686 PC model 38 super with the interchangeable front sight. Does anyone know who sells these.. I have tried to contact smith and wesson but so far no reply. Thanks, Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 brownells sells them, just type in gold bead on the searce and then single out S&W as the manufacture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I had just put one on this last weekend and what a difference, I have tried the light rods but they were to distracting, but the gold just perfect for me, it really tightend up my groups at the ipsc match I shot at this saturday. there are two types offered, the classic DX, and the pined in type, make sure you get the right one which I think your is the classic DX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted March 16, 2004 Author Share Posted March 16, 2004 Thanks guys.. I found in on the web sight and it is one the way!!!! Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 http://www.sdmfabricating.com/ Scott manufactures some excellent sight systems. He's worked on three of my SSR guns. I have his fiber optic front sight on two and just added a gold bead to one. The fiber optic front sights are really bright outside but the gold bead is ridiculously bright under lower light situations (IE a basement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoepop Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Johnny is correct. It's the 'classic DX' for your 686. You can also get direct from Weigand combat website www.jackweigand.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 redmist10, When you say the gold dot is ridiculously bright in low light conditions, how is that compaired to a fiber-optic. I have wanted to put a gold dot on my 610 but I shoot about half my shooting at an indoors range and have been concerned about being able to see it and have been scared to try it. I may have to give it a shot. thanks dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I was STUNNED how much brighter the SDM gold bead was in contrast to the SDM fiber optic (and I love his fiber optics!) I have the green fiber optic on three revolvers and decided to try this "gold bead" experiment after hearing other guys talk about it. (non-scientific test results = ) Standing about six feet away from the low light of a single 60 watt bulb (in the basement) the fiber optic appears as if it is a black sight in comparison - No kidding . The gold bead is reflecting the limited light like a beacon. It's hard NOT to look at the front sight when its glaring at you like that. I was having trouble picking up the front sight in the lower light conditions of indoor ranges at matches. The gold bead fixed the situation. SDM uses a rounded face his beads. I think this is better than some flat-faced gold front sights becuase the round faced ones tend to bend the light a tad more...IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Thanks you sir, I will be checking on a new gold bead real soon. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 I got my gold bead friday and tried it out this week end.. Looks pretty good it was a big adjustment for me from the red optic.. I think the gold bead is worth the price.. I got teh SDM with the rounded nose.. Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoepop Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Where are you guys finding the SDM gold bead . I checked their ' SDM ' web site and Brownells, only fiber optic ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 I went to Brownells web sight and typed in gold in the search box and followed the link to the s&w sights.. I don't think this sight is in the catalog and if you can get Brownells wholesale price it will save you some money. Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoepop Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Thanks Leroy will do. Yep, I'm on wholesale list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Brownells - SDM gold bead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMc Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I added one to my 610. It's a nice change from the fiber optic. I think it will make me pay closer attention to the front sight. It looks really cool on the revolver also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelEye Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 What's involved with installing the gold bead on a 625-8? And what would be the recommended size? I'd like to pair this bead with an outlined blade so any recommendations are appreciated. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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