586 Questions

[oldjohnsr]

I have a S&W 586 in SS. I was under the impression that the SS was a 686. I'm sure that it is not nickel. Am I wrong in my thinking? The serial number is AAE2662. Thanks for your help. John

 

[Hillbilly77]

686 - Stainless.

586 - Blue or Nickel.

The serial number dates to roughly 1982.

I hope that helps a little.

 

[viceunit]

Is it possible that it is a 586 with a commercial aftermarket finish such as Armaloy? Some guns with that finish are often mistaken for a stainless model.

 

[oldjohnsr]

I don't think that it has been reworked. I don't have it with me right now. I will try and get some pictures tomorrow. Thank you for the post.

 

[Sailfish 40]

its probably nickle. look on the rear of the cylinder. is there an N stamp?

 

[Monte Verde]

I have a 586 with same AAE prefix that has a "Nitex" hard chrome finish that looks like stainless steel. I bought it from a gun shop in Massachusetts circa 1982 as "pre-owned - unfired". I don't know anything more than that about it. Odd that it has the same prefix....