Today was THE day!!!

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For quite some time I have been looking for a S&W four inch 586. Today while driving home for lunch, I drove past a local pawn shop. Almost without thinking, I turned around and went back for a look see. Low and behold, in the case was a gorgeous four inch blued 586-2, serial number AZB4125. It was displayed in the case with a S&W plastic case (mis-matched). Only a slight stain from the steel strap of the Hogue grip prevents this revolver from being a flat 98-99%. In every respect, timing is absolutely perfect. Trigger is smooth. Hammer shows no scuffing, etc. on the sides. Recoil shield has no marks. There is a slight bit of soot on the top strap of the frame. I have replaced the Hogue grips with a lovely pair of S&W presentation grips which one of our fellow forum members refinished and subsequently offered as a Karma. They have for many years graced my beloved 18-3. Now they will add beauty to this gorgeous 586. Digging through my chest of drawers, I found a Bianchi 111 Cyclone holster that I bought b/c I knew one day I would find a pretty L-frame to fit it. Today was that day! Tyrone Davis once sang "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time." Well, today the hands of time have been turned back to a long gone yesteryear. If I can figure out the process, I will post pictures of this revolver. Sincerely. bruce.
 
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That’s probably my favorite .357 Magnum to actually use. Of course the 686 is the same gun and just as useful, if not moreso, but like you, I prefer the blued gun. The Model 19 is a prettier gun, IMO, but not nearly as nice to shoot with full-charge ammo.

Congratulations on your good fortune finding that one. Now you know we will want an update with shooting report and photos. ;)
 
Re: Range Report. Alas, I have a out of town meeting tomorrow that runs all day so it will be dark when I get home. Thursday is meetings in the morning and evening and a afternoon office visit. Friday ... hopefully I can get to the range. If I end up at the hospital, then it'll be at least Tuesday of next week before I can take the 586 to the range. In the mean time, I've got to figure out the picture thing! Sincerely. bruce.
 
My first ever SW 586-5.

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