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VERY nice. Enjoy it!!

The grips in my photo (above, on the reloading bench) are Ahrends Retro Combat in cocobolo. I requested them unfinished and gave them a mixture of linseed oil with a touch of Tru-Oil for darkness.

I went to the range this morning with my 6" 586-1, and concur that it is indeed a very easy revolver to be accurate with (especially with the .38's!). I still need to work on my unsupported double action accuracy, but single action off the bench it's a real tackdriver at 25yds.

Here's my 586-1(M). Tons of fun at the range.

There is always the option of having the Weigand front sight body installed. This entails milling a groove/slot into the top of the barrel (where your original front sight is now), and then you can choose from a variety of front sight inserts of different styles and heights. The sight body...

That's a beauty. Enjoy it at the range this weekend!!

Something to help with the wait:

My sentiments exactly.

Ahrends Retro Combats in cocobolo with my own oil finish:

6" 586-1 w/Ahrends Retro Combat in oil finished cocobolo.

That's my next one. Has everything I want in a 4" .357. Outstanding pistol, but I agree with those that said that crown needs attention.

My 586 has the 6" barrel and is a ton of fun at the range. More accurate than I am, but I'm trying! The Ahrends Retro Combats should be here any day now. :D

Great advice...much needed in my case. Off to the shop to try the dime trick!! Thanks guys. -Paul

After thinking harder about this last night I came to the same conclusion. I was originally thinking two things: one, I like the two-tone look of the stainless cylinder on the Hunter models, and two, I see 686 SS barrels come up on gunbroker fairly often and was considering buying one to have...

Hi guys, I've got kind of a strange question. Would it be possible to install a 686 barrel and 686 6-shot cylinder on a 586 frame? If so, what are the potential downsides (if any)..i.e. would this be a "drop in" simple swap of parts, or would there be gunsmith-involved fitting/timing issues...