There was one for sale during last weekend's gun show and I enquired about it but did not handle it, now I'm curious about it. Since I am in the elderly class most of my experience has been with revolvers so I know very little about the semi-autos. Will someone please give me the details as to this specific Model 4586? Someone did state that is a double action only and I may have a chance to purchase if he hasn't already sold it. Thank you for the information and any recommendations regarding the purchase.
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Having second thoughts about the M 4586
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Jeppo
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That same “someone” can put you directly in contact with the dealer. Lemme know if I can help. 
cherrypointmarine
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A 4586 is one of the few DAO semi's I own . It took me a while to get a handle on DAO as I never had an inkling to own one . Once I got one and started taking it to the range , I found that I liked them . I now have one in 9mm , 40 and 45 . They'll never take the place of one of my single action PC guns , but they do have a place in my safes . Buy it if it's at a fair price .
It's commonly said that revolver guys adapt to DAO pistols better.
I was a revolver guy long before I was a pistol guy & even though I shoot revolvers mainly single-action for bullseye shooting I like the 3rd Gen DOA models.
The 4586 is built like a tank like it's bigger brother, the 4506, so no need to baby it. I have mine setup for 45 Super. It's my 45 Auto SledgeHammer.
The lack of a decocker/safety is an obvious big difference in the DAOs. Some may find it as a positive & others not. For you to decide.
The 4586 shares many of the common use parts as a 4566 would so items like recoil & magazine springs are still readily available.
Any 45 is a good 45. Get it if it's in good shape.
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I was a revolver guy long before I was a pistol guy & even though I shoot revolvers mainly single-action for bullseye shooting I like the 3rd Gen DOA models.
The 4586 is built like a tank like it's bigger brother, the 4506, so no need to baby it. I have mine setup for 45 Super. It's my 45 Auto SledgeHammer.
The lack of a decocker/safety is an obvious big difference in the DAOs. Some may find it as a positive & others not. For you to decide.
The 4586 shares many of the common use parts as a 4566 would so items like recoil & magazine springs are still readily available.
Any 45 is a good 45. Get it if it's in good shape.
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My pair of M4586's are.....
.....Are my go-to autos, if I ever started divesting my auto collection the 4586's would be the last to go. They are fantastic, and while I like all Smith DAO's the 4586's are a joy to shoot, carry a proven round and are built like a tank....
If someone was getting rid of theirs, and I found out about it, and - of course - it was priced right I'd just have to add another to the stable....
.....Are my go-to autos, if I ever started divesting my auto collection the 4586's would be the last to go. They are fantastic, and while I like all Smith DAO's the 4586's are a joy to shoot, carry a proven round and are built like a tank....
If someone was getting rid of theirs, and I found out about it, and - of course - it was priced right I'd just have to add another to the stable....
OP
Thanks for your help Guys!
I am very appreciative of your input & opinions and after rethinking the situation I have decided to not purchase the said M-4586. The "Double Action Only" function is just not my favorite in a semi-auto.
I am very appreciative of your input & opinions and after rethinking the situation I have decided to not purchase the said M-4586. The "Double Action Only" function is just not my favorite in a semi-auto.
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I never liked DAO either.
You want .45 caliber stick with the 4506. That was my Duty Handgun when .45 ACP was approved. 5906 ain't bad either.
You want .45 caliber stick with the 4506. That was my Duty Handgun when .45 ACP was approved. 5906 ain't bad either.
