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.
girvin02
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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
Those are the grips the factory shipped with it. I have no idea what wood they are made of, but I like them
but here is my FComp sporting Ahrends Cocobolo Retros. Cheers Theo
riverrat38
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Seven shots are ok with me, but I wish I could order one without the two holes.
The one on the frame, above the cylinder release, and the one on the barrel, in front of the sight.
As said above, the port just increases flash with plus pee ammo, and even light magnum, like the Speer SB magnum. This would be the stoutest ammo that I would use on a revolver of this size.
Sight radius is also reduced slightly. Not a useful tradeoff in my opinion.
It might be interesting if Smith made a medium frame Centennial type DA only PC model for carry.
Best,
Rick
The one on the frame, above the cylinder release, and the one on the barrel, in front of the sight.
As said above, the port just increases flash with plus pee ammo, and even light magnum, like the Speer SB magnum. This would be the stoutest ammo that I would use on a revolver of this size.
Sight radius is also reduced slightly. Not a useful tradeoff in my opinion.
It might be interesting if Smith made a medium frame Centennial type DA only PC model for carry.
Best,
Rick
Ahab
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I have a 686 with the blackened finish. It is not a LComp. Was told the batch it came from was sold to a South American country that wanted stainless but no shiny. I have no holster wear.
I really like the Model 627 that they make. To me its the nicest looking 7 shooter 357 gun they make. I also wish the price was lower on it as well. Having had the pleasure of firing one once the balance was virtually perfect with it.
Will in Montana
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Check those chambers in the Model 627, Barrie. The last one I saw was an 8-shooter. I don't have a 627, but I do have a couple of the Scandium/Titanium 327s, and they're 8-shooters. The all steel Model 627 is much more pleasant to shoot, though. I have the standard, 6-shot Model 27s, and carried the 3 1/2-inch and 5-inch models for years as a cop in GA. Great guns, for sure.
I also have a couple of 586-3s that were listed as having "Midnight Black" finish (which looks a lot like the 586 comp pictured above), and I carried them in the silicone-lined Safariland holsters. They don't show any significant holster wear, and I've carried them quite a bit. Unfortunately, I didn't know how limited the production was (they're both 4-inch, six-shooters), and I had Jim Stroh with Alpha Precision convert one to .41 Special.
Best wishes from Montana
I also have a couple of 586-3s that were listed as having "Midnight Black" finish (which looks a lot like the 586 comp pictured above), and I carried them in the silicone-lined Safariland holsters. They don't show any significant holster wear, and I've carried them quite a bit. Unfortunately, I didn't know how limited the production was (they're both 4-inch, six-shooters), and I had Jim Stroh with Alpha Precision convert one to .41 Special.
Best wishes from Montana
Engine49guy
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On the plus side the 7 round cylinder stop notches are cut just aft of the flutes making it a stronger design where the 6 shot stop notches are cut above the cylinder bores .
Also my guess is if you still prefer 6 rounds the stronger 7 shot L frame with one empty chamber probably weighs about the same as the 6 shot (perhaps even less as the cylinder has a big hole that isnt filled ?) ...
This would have the same result of 6 bangs and a click.
Also my guess is if you still prefer 6 rounds the stronger 7 shot L frame with one empty chamber probably weighs about the same as the 6 shot (perhaps even less as the cylinder has a big hole that isnt filled ?) ...
This would have the same result of 6 bangs and a click.
LJBrennan007
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What are those beautiful grips on your stainless gun?
Where can I get some?
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.
Where can I get some?
NOT a GOOD BUY!
YEP they made a run (not a big one at that stupid cost) of they and marked they PC marked and you and I know they don't do nothing but RUN the PRICE WAY UP 4 out of the last 5 PC guns I bought had to be sent back and they are in the $900ish wholesale. john
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