Difference in a 586 and a 686??

[Mickstix]

Subject says it.. What's the difference in a 586 and a 686?? I thought it was one had a fixed rear sight, but I've seen both with adjustable rear sights? Any info is appreciated! Thanks, Mick

 

[Mickstix]

Subject says it.. What's the difference in a 586 and a 686?? I thought it was one had a fixed rear sight, but I've seen both with adjustable rear sights? Any info is appreciated! Thanks, Mick

 

[RON in PA]

586=blued steel

686=stainless steel

 

[586L-Frame]

A 581 & 681 have fixed rear sights,
vs a 586 & 686 that have adjustable
rear sights.

586L-Frame

 

[indiandave]

Ron in PA is right. I own both. they are tack drivers,my favorate guns to shot.

 

[9146gt]

I believe that there were Nickel 586 also.

Tom

 

[tailgunner6]

Originally posted by 9146gt:
I believe that there were Nickel 586 also.

Tom

... and Midnight Black 686s

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Here is a Nickle 586-0 NIB:

 

[SJshooter]

Also note that the 586 is carbon steel and the 686 is stainless steel.

 

[Mickstix]

Thanks for the info!