586?

[sctman800]

A co-worker aked me about a S&W 586 but I am not familiar with this model. Can someone help me out with this, I tried a search for 586 but came up empty. Thanks, Jim.

 

[wnr700]

Essentially the 586 is a blued 686... others can tell you more history. My 586 is gorgeous and I have no complaints. My 581 is an ugly beast but gets her done...

Something I recently discovered are the 581 and 681 Models which are fixed sight L frames.



Model 586 (no dash/M)

Model 581 (no dash)

 

[Nature boy]

I have one that I bought about 13 years ago and doubt that I have put 50 rounds down range with it. It's just to darn pretty to shoot.
I haven't seen any bad reports on it.
Here is a wiki on it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Model_586

 

[wnr700]

It's just to darn pretty to shoot.

This is the only negative to owning a 586...

 

[jpwhel]

Yes the 586 is the blue version of the stainless 686 unless you get a nickel 586 like the 4 inch barrel one I had. Sold it and still regret it.

 

[Nature boy]

Yes the 586 is the blue version of the stainless 686 unless you get a nickel 586 like the 4 inch barrel one I had. Sold it and still regret it.

Mine is also a 4 inch. I think it's one of those guns that once you hold it you think, "this is how a revolver is supposed to feel. Not to heavy, not to light...just right".

 

[palmetto99]

Off topic, but please dear sir, take back your comments about the model 581!!!!! It is a fine side arm!!! (wink).

 

[ptpalpha]

My 586 has the 6" barrel and is a ton of fun at the range. More accurate than I am, but I'm trying! The Ahrends Retro Combats should be here any day now.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Sold a 4" 686 to get a 4" 586 last year.

Same gun, different metal.

Over the years I've had a 2.5" 686, a 6" 586, and the two mentioned above.

IMO, the 4" balances the best.

 

[Orsogato]

Love mine. I'd much rather have a blued gun than stainless steel, but that's just me.

 

[SWBigBang]

Here is a quick summary form replies to a recent thread of mine.

A M27 is the large frame .357
The 586 (blued) and 686 (ss) is the medium frame and full lug .357
Then there is one more that is the small frame.

 

[BobR1]

I have a 686, and I agree the 586 is a very good looking gun. I have a soft spot for a good blued gun. I had a 28, 29, 15, and a 10 (4 Screw) before I got my first Stainless, a 67. I have always liked blued guns.

I had a 586 4" DAO at one time, and like an idiot traded it off. Wish I had it back now.

My local gun shop has a 4" 586 No Dash Nickel on the shelf. It is a good looking gun. If it were a Blue one, I would have probably started adoption proceedings by now.

 

[beach elvis]

Mine is definately more accurate than I can shoot it. I love its balance (it's a 6".) Arguably the finest production .357 to come down the pike.

 

[bigshot500]

The 586 and 686 are the quintessential smith to own if you enjoy shooting. My 6" and 8" are extremely accurate, a joy to shoot and can bust bowling pins with ease at 50 years and if you do your part can reach out to 100 with the factory iron sights and a 148gr hbwc.

 

[ptpalpha]

6" 586-1 w/Ahrends Retro Combat in oil finished cocobolo.

 

[billd13]

My 4" 586 no dash and 6" 686 no dash and then along with the 6" 617 no dash.

3 of the nicest revolvers that I have ever shot. Th e686 has the nicest trigger but the 586 is not very far behind at all.

 

[Jason68]

Here's my Nickel 586, four inch

Like they said, it just feels right. Slightly beefier than the K frame .357's, plus the full lug under the barrel gives it a bit more inertia to resist muzzle flip. Like BobR1 said; I like the blued ones better, but this one presented itself in the shop, and I could not pass her up. I like the light wood against the shiny nickel. Neat.

 

[MAG-NUM]

Hey Jason, here's your guns brother Bob

 

[SW357Addict]

I love my 4" 586.