Bump for those who never saw perfection.

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I love it and want one in .44 sp.

Very tasteful 3" L-frames thanks to all for the pictures...........

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Hey friends... after several years of stepping away from my firearms passion, I'm beginning to re-engage. WOW... I can't believe the likes for this pistol. I do understand how cool it is, though. Of many S&W revolvers, this one is my favorite. They've all been safe queens for years now, though. I'm "fixin'" to warm up a few of these S&W revs and my 1911 "heaters" in the coming weeks. It's been too long. Best wishes to you all! Don (aka DHart)

Hello Don - Great to see you on the forum - I think you taught many of us old timers how to take pictures as well as gave tips and tricks for detailing stainless guns with scuff pads. Glad to see you back. And I'm still in love with L frames - have a 581 nickel be here next week.

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Hi doublesharp! Nice to see you again, too. Thanks for the "hello". I'm certainly glad if anything I've learned and shared can benefit others, too.

That nickel 581 sounds fantastic. "Ls" (pre-locks in particular) are just great guns.

That is the coolest looking revolver I think I ever saw. High speed, low drag.

Ladder13 - did you get your custom 681 back?

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Glad to have you back Don. Always good to see the old timers come back.

I did send a 681 off to Mark, and he did a great job. Sorry for the poor pics, maybe you can teach me some lessons.

I’ve looked for a finish challenged 581 for the same treatment to no avail.

681 back from Pinnacle

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Heh, after looking I did see this, and made some comment about not modifying a gun.

After looking again, you have a nice 681 .

But that 581 is really something special.

PS If I showed you how to post pics they'd probably end up sideways LOL

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DHart.... been awhile . Glad to have you back
I had a factory 3" 586 back in the 90s..... great to look at .... but when grabbin a gun to go.... it was always a 3" K-frame for CC or a 4" round butted 686 for woods carry. While I have and like Aherns that gun would look even better with a set of Spegel checkered Boot Grips!

My 3" 586 ended up getting traded for a 1990s Performance Center Shorty-9.... wish I'd kept it ................

Your gun is like a piece of "hard rock candy just [perfect] for looking at!"

That 581 is just special.

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You do get what you pay for. I've been gunsmithing for about 50 years now and I like to think I do pretty good work. I have a number of clients that never ask what something will cost or how long it will take. I occasionally get a new guy that wants me to do less then my reputation will allow me to do. It's usually to save money. I graciously refuse to do that and tell them I'm far too busy to take on their job. From what I can see, Mark is meticulous. It's easy top tell when someone relies on a buffing wheel to finish a gun vs hand polishing. A final color is okay on a wheel but many a gun is ruined by trying to "buff" out imperfections or nicks and dings. You have a beautiful revolver Brother. Be as proud of it as the guy that did the work.

Ladder, Bam-Bam, doublesharp, and all.... many thanks for the welcome back. This is a great forum full of wonderful enthusiasts. I'm so happy to be a part of the "fraternity". My best wishes to you all!

Welcome back DHart, I missed your amazing firearms photos. I don't post on the forum very much, but I read it daily!

Hi chuckie... thanks for the welcome back, and your very kind remarks on the photos.

Don