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We should have a 581,681,586 & 686 photo thread.
Here is my contribution.
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Ok here is my 686 with Gramps Buchmeimer circa 1952 holster and Houge grips.. Sorry I know my pixs suck.. I need a new camera.
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My 586-8:
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586 no dash, and a -2
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I only have one. Model 681
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The M586/686 and the often over looked 581/681 are fine examples of S&W revolvers. Here are mine.
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My current two favorites, 686-4 and Python:
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My 581
My 581. Former Duty Revolver.
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This is my one and only L-frame. It's a no dash, and I bought it new around 1983. It's been tuned by Andy Cannon, it has a Millett rear sight, Hogue goncalo alves stocks, and a Tasco Pro-Point. The mount is low profile so if you remove the pro-point you can sight right over the mount. It's a pretty sweet shooting piece!
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There is some mighty fine L frames here gents!
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Always up for a reason to post in an L frame thread! If you want to cure someone of their BFSC (bottom feeder superiority complex) all you need is an L frame revolver and some ammo... 
Not a hit on the auto's as I love them as well...I just don't have a complex about it! 
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Here is my 686SSR. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new 6 shooter
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I purchased this 686 no dash in 1982, and my Dad made this custom presentation box for it.
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My new 686 SSR, Mfd. Dec. 2012.
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My 581 and 681. If Smith ever reintroduces these Models I think they would sell well.
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OK, I'll play.
My best shooting .357 by far.
Everything you need and nothing you don't:
Traded a plastic M&P pistol for it and never looked back.
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Since selling my digital camera I don't have pictures of my last few L-frame acquisitions. The ones I do have pictures of are kind of interesting.
First up are my Brazilian 38 Specials. Note the 6" has the proper forged hammer & trigger for a 586-4. The 4" has a forged hammer but a MIM trigger. I think of these as modern day Heavy Duties. (smile)
Second is my CS-1 686. I found this in a pawn shop and only paid $450 for it so I am delighted with the deal. On top of that I find the extra daylight visible around the 1/10" front blade is friendly to my 64 year old eyes.
This final L-frame is a copy by the Performance Center (for Camfour Dist.) of the 586-4 GIGN model made for the French Police anti-terror unit.
I recently acquired two other PC L-frames, a 681 3" with a black & green Birdsong finish with an un-fluted 7-shot cylinder. Another 7-shot is a used but excellent shooting 586-L Comp.
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My 586 Project Gun
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No-dash "twins":
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...I think of these as modern day Heavy Duties. (smile)
Second is my CS-1 686... I find the extra daylight visible around the 1/10" front blade is friendly to my 64 year old eyes.
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I think that extra daylight is why it won so many matches for me at Ft. Benning in the late '90s up through about 2003. It is amazingly accurate at warp speeds (when the trigger puller is doing his part!) It's a bit tired now, but that 4" CS-1 is still one of the best revolvers I've ever owned.
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Here are some pics of my 586 4" & 6" (No dash), 686 4" (No Dash) and my two 686-4 6" L-Frames.
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DLC’s S&W 586 L-Frame 4”
DLC’s No dash 586 L-Frame 6” & 4” Distinguished Combat Magnums.
DLC’s S&W 686 L-Frame – Polished.
DLC’s 1st S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Hogue Grips.
DLC’s 2nd S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Wood Grips.
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Not the best picture, but here's my Talo 3" 686+ with walnut target grips.
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I agree this thread is long over due. I love the 586's, so I'll show off as well.
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? sorry friend I do not understand. I'm Italian!: D
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That is just an awsome looking 586. I like the high polished blued but love the matte blued. Sweet.
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alright, I'll play...
I've posted a pic or two of these before, but they should be in this thread, too! My 581 and 681, both no dash. Still need to get some different stocks on the 681...
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A 686-6 with Ahrends grips.
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7-shot, 586-7:
With special round-butt-to-square targets:
Left: Model 17-6
Right: Model 586-7
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Model 581 (no dash):
Top right: Model 66-2 (sorry, had to sneak a K-frame into this thread)
Bottom left: Model 581
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Did someone say 586 ?
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posted mine earlier, but I have a new picture. I know it doesn't count but,...well...
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My favorite revolver
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L frames... cool....
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I have several 357's, but this 686-6 is the favorite.
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586-6 Just what do the - number mean? I assume its the next version or run of the model. I just picked up a 586-6 4" barrel, Like new, barely a ring or mark on the cylinder, w/box for $450, which also included 2 boxes of 50, .38Spec and 1 full and one part box(38 rounds loaded plus empty brass) of Winchester X .357 Mag. Did I do good or not. I had come close to buying the M-28 LE roll stamped with the Montgomery PD for $1200, but y'all talked me out of it and I am glad y'all did. This was only about 1/3rd the price of that M-28, now I have $$$ left for powder/brass/bullets and primers and dies for this .357 mag
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What if you liked the 686P - but don't care for full lugs? Along came 2004's 'Stocking Dealer's Exclusive' - equipped as shown:
Sorry... my cat 'liked' my copy!
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that's the gun i USED to have many years ago, no dash, although mine was nickel 6 shot with beautiful finger grip rosewood. would love to find one like that again, it was an admirable piece. Your's is quite stunning in it's own right! love it.
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S&W 681
A favorite shooter, especially with heavy magnums.
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Btt! Great L frame revolvers.
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my 686
I just love posting these pictures of my 686 no dash w/ Altamont grips.
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