Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a 586 to compliment my M&P 340 and M&P 327 revolvers. I'd like a steel revolver with the traditional 6 shots which are two traits my existing revolvers don't possess.

Are there any downsides to the 586's that came out this year? It will mostly just be a range toy/target shooter and I will probably take the internal lock out and replace it with a plug. I might also use it for IDPA if I get adventurous and decide to try the revolver division.

Thanks in advance!

586 is a great gun. I don't know about the new ones. personally I would get an earlier 586, pre-lock and you can't go worng with it.
I just bought a Nickel 586 and now I need a 3" 686. Anyway get an earlier model and don't mess around. If it needs you may get a trigger job later.

I agree with MarkDozier or consider an older Model 686 which is the same gun in Stainless steel because it will stand up to holster wear better .

From what I have read the new 586 is a good gun. But like most here I would go after any nice 586 up to -4 just 'cause!

Get an early pre-lock 586 and/or 686. Can't go wrong.

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I agree with all above. I would look for a Clean used example first before getting a new one. However
I know some like to have one owner guns. If you feel that you need to be the first owner I think you will be happy with a new 585.
I have a later model 686-5, which is new enough to have the frame mounted firing pin, and MIM parts. I have NO Issues with it at all. I also have 3 other new S&W Air Weight Revolvers, two of which have the hole in the side. They are all rock stock, and work just fine.

Bob

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I own the 586-8 Classic models 4" and 6". Nothing wrong with them, fun to shoot and very accurate. The lock does not bother me.

I have heard exactly that from owners. Smith has been making the 586 for quite a while and the new ones incorporate everything they have learned along the way. To shoot it is to love it!

I have a 686 and a 586. Both are 6 inch models and both are very accurate. They are a lot of fun to shoot. I certainly recomend either one.

Jay

Can't go wrong. I have a 586 no dash, M. I usually shoot .38 special.

As much as I hate to admit it my 586 no dash as replaced my M-19 as my go to revolver. So my suggestion is to get one as soon as you can.

I bought a 586, six inch barrel, no dash, used, to be able to shoot NRA Action Pistol years ago. It has a Patridge sight;
which is what I was looking for.
Many rounds have been put through it and is still going strong.
It did go back to S&W for the firing pin bushing replacement although I never experienced any lockup due to primer flow.
In my humble opinion, they don't make 'em like they did back then.
Still shoot it at the range and accuracy is still there!
The ejector rod did back out one time and had to be retightened.

I have a new 4" 586-8 and love it. Getting your hands on a 6" is very difficult here in the land of Lincoln but I'am determined. The internal lock draws alot of animosity but has caused me no problems and I doubt it ever will. I find my 4" to be incredibly accurate with 148gr WC's and all 158gr bullets in 38spl and 357 mag.. A 6" would probably make me burst with pride if it shot any better groups and it undoubtedly would. So I encourage your pursuit of this fine pistol and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I think there is a strong argument to say the L frame is the best frame size for the .357 Magnum. I have a four inch 586 plus (seven shooter) and a six inch 586 no dash and really like both of them. Whatever one you choose new or old I think you will like it.

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I picked up a new 586 4" a week ago. The bad news is......I haven't any time to get it to the range and do some banging. The good news is......I can't find a single problem with it beyond a heavy double action pull and that is fixable if it doesnt loosen up. My 625 and 629 have a much lighter double action but I've pounded a few rounds out of them. Bottom line is....I'm happy

Hammer mounted firing pin, look for it.

The "L" frames are nice guns. Buy a -2 or earlier and you should be well satisfied. You might want to consider an early model 27 or 28 as well. They're even better. Good luck.

What is wrong with a 586-3?

THE BLUED 586 IS A THING OF BEAUTY, BUT IF YOU INTEND TO CARRY IT OR SUBJECT TO HARD FIELD, OR ACTION SHOOTING USE, YOU MAY WISH TO CONSIDER THE FACT THAT THE STAINLESS 686 FINISH IS MUCH MORE DURABLE. ANY SCRATCHES OR ABRASIONS CAN USUALLY BE POLISHED OUT WITH EASE. I LOVE THE NO-DASH GUNS ……..

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Old is Gold! (with guns anyway) I have a 586, 4" no dash.(1983) Also a 6", 686-3, 1989. You can't go wrong with either gun. 586 (4") is good at the range. 6" is fantastic! I have nothing against the newer Smiths. My only IL gun is a 625JM (2009) 1 of my favorites. Bob

I bought a 586-8 in August. I wanted a blued gun for my collection and looked for months. I spend a lot of time on the road and just couldn't find one that called out to me. I was tempted to hit the auction sites but I enjoyed the hunt. I picked up a 586-8 in one of my local LGS, it just felt good. Once I got home and started to clean it I noticed that the channel for the rear site was a hair off center. I sent it back to S&W and the responded quickly with a new gun. It is an absolute dream! The blueing is very good and it is now one of my favorite guns. Double action is a bit heavy but smooth, crisp and breaks like glass. Single action is as good as any revolver that I own. I expected to change the springs and give it a light polish but I'm letting it break-in naturally. I shoot it regularly and it's going to the range today with my Wilson Combat 1911. My two favorite shooters.
I did add a set of John Culina's grips which pushed it over the top. Inspect them closely and I think you can find a good one.

I can't find a 4 inch 586 for anything locally. Have placed looking for in most of the local sites and not a peep. Don't usually look on GB as I like to see what I am getting. Looked one day and it was all the classic models. They ruined the look of the 66 in the Classic. Doesn't even look like the same gun. I looked at the classic 586 on the Sig site and looks like they used an n frame or something. Huge gap between the front of the cylinder and the frame.
JR

If you do get a new one, be sure not use any Hoppe's #9 when you clean it or you'll take the blue right off!

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I have two 6 inch 586. A no dash and one with the 6 position adjustable front sight. Can't find a 4 inch anywhere. I love blued guns and they hold up quite well if you take care of them. Bought a 19 in 82 and carried it everyday for 10 years. Put 50,000 rounds through it and you would never know it. Blue looks good. Here are the 6 inch 586.
JR

I have a 586-3 4", bought it new in '91. Great gun, amazingly smooth action. Don't know about the new ones, haven't touched one. Would really recommend trying to find a good used one if at all possible.

Not a thing is wrong with a 586-3. A lot of people look for a 586-4 because it was the last in the series without an IL, and MIM parts, and has all the updates to that point.

I personally own a 686-3 and love it...but I love my -4 more.

I bought this in 1985, I think it is a 586-1.
It has 10's of thousands of rounds through it and has never been
back to Smith. Shot mostly in NRA and local matches and has won
me a lot of medals and trophies. It usually wears Herrett target grips.

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I've had both 586 and 686 . The former went to my fiancé as a bday present . I truly love shooting it . I have a 686 and a 681 , the 686 was a LEO's gun up to retirement . He worked off shore in a boat drug patrol , dade county . It is an early one , but don't remember the -# . My 681 came back from the Aussie Fed Police force . It is my everyday carry gun .
All I can say , I'm very very happy with all the L frames I have owned and like I just mentioned I only let one go , for a good reason . The other 2 I still have and will always keep .
For the size , weight , power , endurance and flexibility of caliber usage , you just can't go wrong , IMO !

They are excellent firearms and a few are available in nickel.

My 686 no dash is the last gun I would sell.

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Great guns. My 586 no dash in nickel from about 1983




And and my 586-5 from about 1998