Thread: Mdl 586-5 L Comp Question on date of manufacture (with pic)
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by S&W Rover View Post
Yes -- I took the new-style thumbpiece off and substituted an old-style thumbpiece.

I prefer the appearance of the old-style thumbpiece.

And I've always thought (with no empirical data to back me up) that the slanted-face new-style thumbpiece when pushed puts downward or sideways pressure on the bolt, whereas the old-style thumbpiece directs thumb pressure in line with the bolt's intended travel. Anyway, I just like the old style.
Good taste! I feel similarly and assumed most revolver people would too but it is amazing (to me) that most seem to like the new style more!
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