Model 586

[paperboy98]

I've been looking at a nice 586 with 6" barrel. Is there any reason to stay away or be cautious of a 586? Anything in particular to watch for?
All advice and comments appreciated. Thanks
Paperboy98

 

[Chrysoberyl]

I think it's just a blue 686.Or better said,the 686 is a stainless steel 586...they are supposed to be very accurate,the full underlug really helps to keep the sights on target.I'm thinking about one of those so my 17-6 doesn't feel so lonely.

 

[WHO CARES]

I have a 4" and a 6" blue 586 no dash and have enjoyed shooting them without any problems. The early versions like the 586 no dash and (I think) the 586-1 had a modification offered to (I believe) the trigger on a recall long ago. My 4" has the modification and my 6"does not. The modified guns will have a "M" stamped near the model designation. I have noticed no difference in shooting them. I also have a 686 no dash 6" that has seen a lot of use over the last 20 years or so and I have never had a lick of trouble with it either.

I think these L frames are some of the best 357 mags ever made! Find a nice one and take care of it as they ain't makin em like that anymore.

Ward

 

[perrazi]

have one of these in 83/8 and is one of the more accurate guns i own. hate to say that because i am a pinned and recessed type of person.

 

[Chriss]

I bought the first 4" 586 that came through my sporting goods store in 1983. Literally thousands of rounds through it in the years since. Once, (true confession here,) I even packed three bullets into the barrel with stupid reloading practices. The barrel wasn't damaged in the least and the 'piece shoots fabulously. Roy ("Small Change") Nickels did the action job in L.A. when the gun was new, (thanks, Rocky.) You won't be disappointed with the way this piece handles any job reasonably asked of it.

 

[borntoraisehogs]

I was given a 686 as a gift shortly after they were introduced , it was a great gun . My ejector rod backed out and locked me up a bit. It was right hand thread , not left like my model 29 . I used just a touch of fingernail polish instead of dousing it with red locktite and cross threading it in as my friends suggested .

 

[jmark1651]

The L-frames are great revolvers! I like the weight and profile of them.

 

[murphydog]

No concerns with the 586. The M refit was to fix a problem with a specific type of ammunition/primer that would sometimes flow backward into the firing pin area and potentially tie up the gun. Many still have unmodified guns and report no problems, but if you buy one that hasn't yet been retrofitted the factory will still do it for free, including shipping.

 

[pharman]

586

I have a 586 in a very rare variation...it is a 2 1/2" in 38 special made for Brazil police department...I have not shot it but the feel and balance is superb...I would recommend you buying one...

 

[cptdco]

I have found the L frame .357 to be addictive, so you might want to watch out for that.

 

[lonegunman762x51]

I have a no dash I bought new in 1984 as my first handgun. It runs perfect to this day and it has had thousands of rounds thru it. It is very accurate as well, I shoot revolver matches with it to this day and never have had a problem.

Go enjoy your new old gun.

 

[Marshall 357]

I have a 6'' 586 no dash, I love it,buy it and enjoy it,you wont regret it.