M581 roll call

[Tanners Owner]

I recently came into a 581 no dash last summer. As it didn’t have the M stamp, I sent it in to S&W for the recall. I’ve not shot it much, but found it is quick and accurate in the short sessions I had.

I intend on using it at the next ICORE match.

So, report to roll call with your M581s

Obligatory picture before I put on a set of VZ grips

 

[SmithNut]

Well, there's this one.. (with it's cousin)...

 

[71vette]

Don’t have one but want one.

 

[80sgyrene]

Mine doesn’t look like your typical 581.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

Mine doesn’t look like your typical 581.

When I was planning to shorten my long-barreled 586, the first thought was to get a 581 clone from it. The gunsmith was not enthusiastic, so it just became a short 586

581 or 681 is on my wish list.

 

[John Adams]

581 Roll Call

A nickel 581 reporting for duty

 

[Tanners Owner]

Shot my M581 in today’s ICORE match. A fun day. I do enjoy this gun, more so with the VZ grips and now that I painted the front sight- helps me a great deal.

 

[Bhfromme]

I generally shoot the fixed sight revolvers better than their adjustable sight counterparts. I have a couple 586s and really want a 581 but I'm fussy. It has to be pristine and I won't buy an old revolver that doesn't have the matching box. Love the 581s. One of these days I hope to be reporting for duty. Sir.

 

[ladder13]

 

[Bhfromme]

That's what I'm talkin about! Pristine condition with box. Nice!

 

[JJOG]

A 581 has been on my radar for a few years! Few and far in between around these parts!
The hunt continues.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Mine is a shooter, not collector grade. Has some finish wear near the muzzle but locks up well. Didn’t come w/ a box and had houge grips. That said, for $500, am pleased with it and hope to shoot it more this season.

 

[Retired W4]

The blue example is NIB and has not been back for the M overstamp.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I picked-up mine at a Cabela's Fine Gun Room for just over $400 maybe 6-8 years ago in 90%+ condition. Shoots right on the sights with standard 158 gr ammo. It's my only L-frame.

 

[65Whelen]

The 581/586s have been calling me. Don't know why but it's one that I'm hoping the gun gods put one in my possession. A nice 4" please.

 

[DubsModel29]

Well, there's this one.. (with it's cousin)...

Those checkered Craig Spegels are just about worth more than the guns!!! lol

 

[CobiaS&W]

My 581

Here is my 581 (Early Serial # AAA40XX). Really like the Factory Combat grips but may have Curt make me a set of Target grips when he gets to me on his list. Also my 681.

 

[Bhfromme]

Don't see many 681s. Why is it every time I go on this forum I end up buying another gun? You guys really are killing me.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Pulled my M581 out of the safe to give it some sunshine at our icore match today. The gun ran fine and I felt comfortable shooting it. I plan on shooting it much more over the winter & giving my M21-4 a break (38 brass is far cheaper to replace than 44).

I do enjoy this gun. Next match is Sat & will report in the competition section.

 

[Model 15-4ever]

The blue example is NIB and has not been back for the M overstamp.

I'd frankly be afraid to send a revolver like that back to today's S&W for any work. You might not like the looks of it when you get it back.

 

[Ameshawki]

Have, and like, a 681. Not sure I’ve ever seen a 581. Come to think of the only 681 I’ve ever seen I bought.

 

[bobsguns]

Nothing looks more perfect than a blued Smith, IMO.

No 581 here, just a 586-4.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I had a 681 40+ years ago. Because it had a shorter Waiting List than the 586/686. Once I got a 686 I sold the 681 to another cop.

I prefer the 686 because it has a Premium look to it.

 

[Sixgun100]

My original personally purchased duty revolver. It is mis-stamped 58-1.

 

[scout II]

This my early serial number AAA39XX, 581 that is like new. I have another one I shoot with that has some honest wear.

 

[MajorD]

While I generally don’t care for the full lug barrel I do for some reason like the 581. . Not to common, and I doubt I will ever stumble across one at the same time I have the money to buy it. I hate stainless, but since the 681 is more common, I may end up with one of those I guess.