Help me identify this

[TAmaral]

I’m hoping someone here can tell me what this particular sight or barrel attachment is called and possibly who makes it. I can’t find anything that looks like it or anything about how it functions or anything. I don’t see any markings on it either. Is it meant to hold another piece of a laser sight or something? It’s was on the gun when I purchased it a couple months ago. Please help!!

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I always thought the vent rib barrel was standard for the S&W 686. (Is that the right model? Sorry, this old noob is not that experienced with revolvers.) On shotguns they help dissipate the heat. But on revolvers they just kinda look cool.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Ranger715]

I'm just guessing, but it looks like some custom work. A modified target sight rail with a fancy adjustable rear sight and heavy vent rib, probably to absorb recoil. Not an aftermarket item, but a (perhaps unique) custom modification.

 

[TAmaral]

Hi,

I always thought the vent rib barrel was standard for the S&W 686. (Is that the right model? Sorry, this old noob is not that experienced with revolvers.) On shotguns they help dissipate the heat. But on revolvers they just kinda look cool.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Yes it is a 686. I’m unsure if it is standard or not. I have not seen another one that looks like it so I assume it’s custom.

 

[TAmaral]

I'm just guessing, but it looks like some custom work. A modified target sight rail with a fancy adjustable rear sight and heavy vent rib, probably to absorb recoil. Not an aftermarket item, but a (perhaps unique) custom modification.

That’s what I was afraid someone was going to say is that it’s custom work. Mainly because I have no idea how it operates. After firing several test rounds I believe it’s hitting low so I’m unsure how to proceed with adjusting it. Ugh.

 

[TAmaral]

I'm just guessing, but it looks like some custom work. A modified target sight rail with a fancy adjustable rear sight and heavy vent rib, probably to absorb recoil. Not an aftermarket item, but a (perhaps unique) custom modification.

It definitely has minimal recoil

 

[Ranger715]

Well, it's hard to tell from the picture, but I'd guess the circular dial moves the sight up and down, and the screw on the side moves the sight right and left. If you are hitting low, then adjust the rear sight upwards, I think.

 

[Sld1959]

I’m hoping someone here can tell me what this particular sight or barrel attachment is called and possibly who makes it. I can’t find anything that looks like it or anything about how it functions or anything. I don’t see any markings on it either. Is it meant to hold another piece of a laser sight or something? It’s was on the gun when I purchased it a couple months ago. Please help!!View attachment 25256

Looks like an old competition revolver to me. Actually might even be a new competiton revolver as I am not up to date on my shooting games.

 

[TAmaral]

Looks like an old competition revolver to me. Actually might even be a new competiton revolver as I am not up to date on my shooting games.

It definitely looks like it means business right!!

 

[TAmaral]

Well, it's hard to tell from the picture, but I'd guess the circular dial moves the sight up and down, and the screw on the side moves the sight right and left. If you are hitting low, then adjust the rear sight upwards, I think.

Thank You very much. I’ll give that a try.

 

[Sld1959]

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[TEXASforLIFE]

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!

 

[Susquash]

Looks like a Bomar rib for PPC competition. Just google it for info.

 

[HansGruber]

Looks like a Bomar rib for PPC competition. Just google it for info.

That’s what I was thinking.

I had a Model 10 that had one of those…

 

[Rangerman]

Thank You very much. I’ll give that a try.

Yes, you move the rear sight in the direction you want the bullet to go. If you do something with the front sight you go the opposite way. You would use a lower front sight to raise the impact of the bullet.

 

[Annihilator]

Looks like a Bomar rib for PPC competition. Just google it for info.

Was thinking the same, BTW @BassCliff S&W revolvers don’t come with a vent rib like a Colt Python FYI, sharp looking revolver

 

[TAmaral]

You guys are awesome!! Thank You All so much for the input! I knew I found the right forum when I stumbled across this one!

 

[TAmaral]

Here’s a better photo

 

[TAmaral]

Well now I feel like a dummy! Looking at my pic it says Wichita right on it.

 

[BET7]

Was thinking the same, BTW @BassCliff S&W revolvers don’t come with a vent rib like a Colt Python FYI, sharp looking revolver

Well 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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