New 586

[442js]

I won an auction for a 586 that is in good condition. Serial number aub8xxx. It looks like it is from 1980, and there is no dash number after it. I do know that there was a modification made if you shipped the gun to the factory where they stamped the M on it. I don't know if it has that modification, but can it be made now? Is it something that is necessary?

The description of the gun says: 586 SMITH & WESSON LIKE NEW 357 magnum . 586 no dash. This gun is like new with two sets of grips and a free speed loader!! This 586 is a 6 inch blued in 98% almost no wear on this gun ,a faint roll mark,and very light show of use

I think I got a pretty good deal $555 for it, assuming the gun is just like the description says. I have been lucky so far in the past, so hopefully my luck with continue.

And the obligatory pictures.

 

[TacPhoto]

I have one coming too. Similar condition and price. I think we both got a great "Bang-for-the-Buck"....literally.

 

[mes227]

I won an auction for a 586 that is in good condition. Serial number aub8xxx. It looks like it is from 1980, and there is no dash number after it. I do know that there was a modification made if you shipped the gun to the factory where they stamped the M on it. I don't know if it has that modification, but can it be made now? Is it something that is necessary?

Nice revolver! I picked up one recently, also a "no dash" without the "M". Mine has custom wood grips but is missing the factory originals. Great condition, only sign of use is a slight turn line on the cylinder. I paid about the same "out the door." This particular model, the original 586, has great balance, great ergonomics, and is a tack driver. And should hold value. The recall applied to all no dash and early -1 versions.

You can get the modification done now. Contact S&W and they'll set you up. Though, having read the recall notice, I've decided not to have mine modified - I'd rather keep it in original condition with no "M" stamp. As I understand, there's nothing dangerous, just a very remote possibility of the cylinder sticking when firing certain brands of full magnum loads due to the primers backing out (this problem was noted over 20 years ago and that ammo isn't even made now). Since I don't use mine for self defense or concealed carry, I'm not worried about it. In the remote chance of a stuck cylinder, I'll know what to do.

 

[TacPhoto]

(this problem was noted over 20 years ago and that ammo isn't even made now).

That's what I was thinking too...

 

[Engineer1911]

I have a Baker's dozen of 586 / 686 S&W's, no dash, -1, -2, -3, -4. None of them have a lock or the M for the bushing rework. I have not had any problems with cratered primers or cylinder rotation issues.

 

[Kevin G]

I've got both a 586 and 686 subject to the recall and like the others haven't done it and suffered no ill effects.
Nice Gun.
Kevin

 

[442js]

Nice revolver! I picked up one recently, also a "no dash" without the "M". Mine has custom wood grips but is missing the factory originals. Great condition, only sign of use is a slight turn line on the cylinder. I paid about the same "out the door." This particular model, the original 586, has great balance, great ergonomics, and is a tack driver. And should hold value. The recall applied to all no dash and early -1 versions.

You can get the modification done now. Contact S&W and they'll set you up. Though, having read the recall notice, I've decided not to have mine modified - I'd rather keep it in original condition with no "M" stamp. As I understand, there's nothing dangerous, just a very remote possibility of the cylinder sticking when firing certain brands of full magnum loads due to the primers backing out (this problem was noted over 20 years ago and that ammo isn't even made now). Since I don't use mine for self defense or concealed carry, I'm not worried about it. In the remote chance of a stuck cylinder, I'll know what to do.

If the cylinder gets stuck, how do I release it and is it a big safety issue? Right now I plan on shooting the remainder of my .38 special +P through it before looking into .357 magnum.

 

[442js]

I've got both a 586 and 686 subject to the recall and like the others haven't done it and suffered no ill effects.
Nice Gun.
Kevin

As long as it isn't a big safety problem, I probably won't get my 586 done either.