Smith & Wesson must have made a large run of these 3" 586s because I see them in a lot of shops lately. With the 3" compensated barrel and short grip it feels great in hand. What I don't like though is the finish, it's blackened and not traditional S&W bluing. Spoke to a gentleman who bought one and he said the finish started to wear immediately when he wore it in a leather holster. He said it shoots great but looks like **** and wished it was brushed stainless steel. I was tempted to buy one but that finish changed my mind. Any forum members buy one yet?
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No the runs are small. However the 586 L-comp has been in continuous production for 15 years now. So that is quite a few small runs.
The first run in 2000 was only 200 revolvers. Mine is the last one from that first run and it still looks great
What kind of holster was this guy using, was it lined or unlined?
True stainless has no finish to wear off, but holster wear is largely a cause of what you are holstering it in.
If you want the stainless version just buy one of those version.
The first run in 2000 was only 200 revolvers. Mine is the last one from that first run and it still looks great
What kind of holster was this guy using, was it lined or unlined?
True stainless has no finish to wear off, but holster wear is largely a cause of what you are holstering it in.
If you want the stainless version just buy one of those version.
Kernel Crittenden
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I think your right, there's a new batch out. I've seen a bunch with date codes in January of 2015. They are M586-7's, they're Performance Center marked, and the product code is 170170. The interesting thing was they came with BOTH round butt diamond Magna stocks, and a Hogue Bantam grips. They're cut for moon clips, too.
Kernel Crittenden
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...and they're 7-shooters.
All the L-comps came from the factory with two sets of grips
Why oh why a 7 shot sixgun ......... I want a traditional 6 shooter
Kernel Crittenden
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I've seen that two-grip thing on a number of PC guns over the years. In this era where S&W is making their own synthetic/rubber grips, it's interesting to me to see they are still using Hogue branded grips on certain high-end product.
Then you can purchase a Model 19 K-comp
Virtually the same revolvers in a 6 shot configuration
Kernel Crittenden
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I don't know definitively if they're all 7-shooters, but the last two I saw definitely were.
LOL I was kind of joking around........
Never been a big "Comp" fan since my customized 3" magna-ported Model 65 from the mid 80s. (All the "gun rag" rage back then) Love and still have the gun... but the porting did little on .357s and nothing with +P .38s (normal carry load) except add "flash and BANG".
I got 2 3" 66s in the late 80s; when no one wanted them because they weren't 15 shooters...
Had a 3" 586 (got it used but in great shape and even better price) in the 90s (foolishly?) traded it on a PC 6906..... cus I had the 66s.......... which were easier to carry.
Love the look and Millet front sight on these 3" 586s and would love to add one....... but have never seen a sixshooter......... I'm of an age I'd fire 6 and dump 7!!!! LOL
Never been a big "Comp" fan since my customized 3" magna-ported Model 65 from the mid 80s. (All the "gun rag" rage back then) Love and still have the gun... but the porting did little on .357s and nothing with +P .38s (normal carry load) except add "flash and BANG".
I got 2 3" 66s in the late 80s; when no one wanted them because they weren't 15 shooters...
Had a 3" 586 (got it used but in great shape and even better price) in the 90s (foolishly?) traded it on a PC 6906..... cus I had the 66s.......... which were easier to carry.
Love the look and Millet front sight on these 3" 586s and would love to add one....... but have never seen a sixshooter......... I'm of an age I'd fire 6 and dump 7!!!! LOL
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Love mine. It is from an older run and does not have the finish on the newer ones. Finish is excellent and I carry this gun regularly.
Mine has had some pretty serious action work. 5lb DA trigger. Shoots the lights out!
Mine has had some pretty serious action work. 5lb DA trigger. Shoots the lights out!
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bodyarmorguy
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I am with you here. I love everything about this revolver....I just wish it was a six shooter. I know, I know, why complain about an extra round? I just like six shot revolvers.
girvin02
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They used to make a 6-shot version of the L-Comp. If memory serves correct, it was a Camfour exclusive run, back in the pre-lock days. I've seen pictures of them on this site, in the past.
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I am quite certain that was seven shot as well.
The current 586 L Comp still is Camfour as well I believe.
Georgia1911
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Because it's one louder.
To reduce the visual profile when being used for defensive purposes.
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For information regarding the 6-shot L-Comp, see the following link:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/175775-586-l-comp-sku-170317-a.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/175775-586-l-comp-sku-170317-a.html
No the runs are small. However the 586 L-comp has been in continuous production for 15 years now. So that is quite a few small runs.
The first run in 2000 was only 200 revolvers. Mine is the last one from that first run and it still looks great
What kind of holster was this guy using, was it lined or unlined?
True stainless has no finish to wear off, but holster wear is largely a cause of what you are holstering it in.
If you want the stainless version just buy one of those version.
What are those grips on the F Comp SAA, They almost look like stone, very nice
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