S&W 586

[22-rimfire]

I noticed a 6" (98%+) at one of the local gun shops. They are asking a bit over $600. I'd love to own one and it is on my list. I could probably buy it for $550 cash if I tried, but yesterday was not the day. I was eyeing up a 4" M63 a lot closer.

I would rather have a 586/686 that a M-19. But that is me.

 

[sodacan]

I have always been a fan of the pinned and recessed "K" and "N" frames, and I resisted the "L"'s for a long time. I bought an early 581 and eight "L"'s later..... I still like the older, more traditional revolvers better but there is something to be said for the "L" frames. I have never bought a new one. Mine are all no dash, save one 586-2 which was bought at a stupid price. Two are "M" stamped, and the other five have all been shot without consequence. The most I paid for one was $600 "CS-1", 4" in 2010. You will not go wrong with one, but if you haven't owned an "N" frame .357, you don't know what you're missing, especially a dash 2 or earlier. "K"'s are really nice also, but a different shooting experience. Good luck.

 

[eddieE76]

Well, I have a 627 and so far, I love the gun. I keep going back to the older guns, I want something that will show the S&W history and workmanship. A 4" 586 or 686 will be my bedside gun. Its just a matter of time till I find on that is in the right price range/condition.