shoot or no? 586 nickel

[ranger1202]

Bought a 586-2 the other day and the previous owner says it has only been factory fired. After getting it home i'm not sure if this is true. If not, it hasn't been fired much. I bought it because after looking at new 586's (w/lock, MIM parts, etc.) I decided an older model was the way to go. I paid less than what a new 586 would have been after tax so if it has been fired it makes it an easy decision to enjoy it. Do ya'll think it has been fired? I'm about 75% sure i'm going to shoot it and enjoy it either way unless someone can convince me otherwise. Decisions decisions...

 

[cadmike]

Without a doubt, you should shoot it.

 

[fyimo]

I would be hard for me to tell from pictures if it has been fired or not. It looks really clean and the decision to shoot it is totally up to you. Shooting it and then cleaning it regularly after you shoot it should keep it looking nice for a long time.

 

[ranger1202]

I would be hard for me to tell from pictures if it has been fired or not. It looks really clean and the decision to shoot it is totally up to you. Shooting it and then cleaning it regularly after you shoot it should keep it looking nice for a long time.

Pretty much my thoughts. I'm a freak about cleaning my guns after shooting and don't let them go back in the safe without being cleaned. My only concern was if I would be devaluing it significantly by firing it. For the record, I've never understood owning a gun you don't shoot but I guess I could pick up a cheaper one in lesser condition if i'd be hurting this one.

 

[GF]

Like Art said, shoot it and clean it properly. It will look good and you'll find it's a fine shooter.

I've shot this nickel 586, not a lot but only because I like to shoot my 6 inch one better.

GF

 

[TeaDub]

Did you buy it with the intent to resell? If not, then the answer seems obvious to me.

Beautiful gun! Enjoy it.

 

[murphydog]

The factory generally test-fires every other chamber of a cylinder, and this one looks to have been fired on all six. Therefore, at least two people have fired it, and you should go forth and do likewise .

A lead removal cloth with your favorite cleaner/solvent cleans this area up nicely, but you probably know this already. Enjoy!

 

[cowboy4evr]

Just remember that cleaning a nickel gun is different than blue or stainless . That nickel plating is veeerry thin , so its easy to scrub through it . I would avoid cleaners that contain ammonia or abrasives . There is a difference between wax and polish . I have owned several nickel guns .

 

[ranger1202]

Just remember that cleaning a nickel gun is different than blue or stainless . That nickel plating is veeerry thin , so its easy to scrub through it . I would avoid cleaners that contain ammonia or abrasives . There is a difference between wax and polish . I have owned several nickel guns .

Glad you brought that up. I'm sure this is a thread in itself but what cleaners, wax, oil, etc. should be used and what should not be used. I've heard Hoppes 9 can harm nickel as I'm sure other solvents can as well. What about only using ballistol and a good quality oil?

 

[Topsarge]

If I can't carry it and shoot it, I don't want it. Real nice gun. It would be a shame to not shoot it.

 

[murphydog]

The lead removal cloths are labeled as safe for nickel (and stainless), but not for blued finishes. The cleaner (I use plain old Break Free) helps to remove the residue and also makes the cloth less abrasive. A patch soaked with this and light pressure usually cleans a cylinder face in about 60 seconds.

 

[bigchuck83]

I say shoot it and enjoy it. Very nice purchase. I am biased in that I buy guns to shoot them and my nickel 586 gets regular range use.
I like those wood grips.


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[Nightowl]

No doubt it had been fired outside of the factory. You can shoot thousands of rounds through it without much notice, if you are careful in the handling.
It's certainly a beauty, and the photos appear that it has been polished.
Looks like a lot of future fun!

 

[ranger1202]

No doubt it had been fired outside of the factory. You can shoot thousands of rounds through it without much notice, if you are careful in the handling.
It's certainly a beauty, and the photos appear that it has been polished.
Looks like a lot of future fun!

Gotcha. It stinks being lied to but I assumed it had and hopefully didn't overpay for it. What do you think one in this condition is worth?

 

[phils]

I agree that it's been fired by two or more people as test firing is usually three shots.

But I say just shoot and enjoy it. I have owned a 4" and 6" M19 in nickel and enjoyed them both. I wish I had the 4" back but I'm enjoying my M66 now.

 

[DumpStick]

If'n it was mine, you couldn't KEEP me from shooting it.

But that's just me.

And, that is a peach of a revolver ! Very nice.

 

[murphydog]

Gotcha. It stinks being lied to but I assumed it had and hopefully didn't overpay for it. What do you think one in this condition is worth?

A nice 4" nickel 586 with box would probably be in the $650-700 range. A collector who would fuss over a NIB/unfired since factory example might pay slightly more than this, but the value for yours probably won't change much no matter how much you shoot it, as long as the finish condition is good. This is called a hint .

 

[Tenn2]

I have the same one and It has rounds through it by me. It still looks almost new after 31 years!

Cannot tell from the pictures but there was a recall on early models. I only shoot 38s so mine has not gone back.

Shoot it and enjoy,
Russ

 

[fyimo]

I have the same one and It has rounds through it by me. It still looks almost new after 31 years!

Cannot tell from the pictures but there was a recall on early models. I only shoot 38s so mine has not gone back.

Shoot it and enjoy,
Russ

On the recall some needed it and some didn't as my 686 never had a problem. They will still do the recall for free if yours has a problem. The only way to tell is to go out and shoot it.

 

[mod29]

Bought a 586-2 the other day and the previous owner says it has only been factory fired. After getting it home i'm not sure if this is true. If not, it hasn't been fired much.

I would guess it has been fired since it left the factory, based on the front of the cylinder and the turn line. Bear in mind, that's just my opinion based on a few photos.

What does the top of the frame look like, just above the forcing cone?

At any rate, I would shoot that fine revolver and enjoy it. No question about that!