shoot or no? 586 nickel

[wproct]

That's a very nice Nickel 586-2. My vote is to enjoy it in the manner that brings you the most pleasure. If that means firing it and cleaning it properly afterwards by all means do it. However, I do own a few firearms that I don't shoot, but I still get much pleasure just owning them and getting them out to admire from time to time. So, whatever brings you the most pleasure, do it.

 

[0311INF]

If it were really unfired I might have the same consideration as you. But that thing has been shot. The turn line alone is evidence, and it would not leave the factory with the powder rings on the face of the cylinder looking like that.
Shoot the heck out of it. It's a 586! The most you'd lose in value would be $50 anyway. I waste $50 doing things much less awesome than shooting an L Frame.

 

[ranger1202]

If it were really unfired I might have the same consideration as you. But that thing has been shot. The turn line alone is evidence, and it would not leave the factory with the powder rings on the face of the cylinder looking like that.
Shoot the heck out of it. It's a 586! The most you'd lose in value would be $50 anyway. I waste $50 doing things much less awesome than shooting an L Frame.

I think that should have been my question, how much of a premium does an unfired 586 have vs a well maintained 586. $50 is negligible and to me it's not worth not shooting it. Heck I bought it to shoot and never really had any intentions of not doing so but you hear these claims like "never been fired" and it makes you wonder what you could be giving up. I'll be sure to report back after it's first trip to the range. Hopefully soon!

 

[0311INF]

Generally the L Frames are not collector's items. There are some rare configurations that will bring $ but a nickel 4" is too common to be especially sought after in the collector market.

Maybe in another 10 years an unfired nickel 586 would be worth 30% more than shooter grade. But it wouldn't bother me. At most a couple/few hundred dollars for years of shooting pleasure is well worth it.

 

[SFIDEC]

Shoot or no? 586 nickel

Ranger...Two options in my opinion. (1)Buy another to shoot and enjoy in nickel or blue 4". (2) Start shooting your nice unfired? 586-2 as soon as possible. I just happen to think they are the best handling and looking revolvers ever produced. I have not found anything to beat this sweet S&W 586...including the Python. Personally, I think the 4" is as accurate as the 6". You can shoot 38's or 357's. Just depends on if you like big bangs or softer booms. The full underlug will keep that baby nice and stable while knocking down those targets with ease.
Please enjoy!!!! She will love you for it. Whew...I think I'll have a smoke now...and I don't even smoke.

 

[ken158]

That gun has been fired past the factory testing and it should continue to be fired. If you don't want to fire it, why own it?

 

[leejack]

Shoot it, of course.

 

[bananaman]

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!

What he said! I do not like a gun that will not go to the range once & a while. NICE 586! I have a 586 no dash blue 4" with no extras. They are a pleasure to shoot. Bob

 

[SFIDEC]

Shoot or No?

Ranger1202...You ever go ahead and shoot that 586?

 

[df06]

new guns

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.

I am of the same ilk, I never buy a gun to not shoot it. And if I own a gun and don't enjoy shooting it, its gone.
ZI recently bought a 625-5 45C, made in 1993 but NIB. I will be shooting it tomorrow.

 

[df06]

new guns

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.

I am of the same ilk, I never buy a gun to not shoot it. And if I own a gun and don't enjoy shooting it, its gone.
I recently bought a 625-5 45C, made in 1993 but NIB. I will be shooting it tomorrow.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Congratulations!

 

[ABPOS]

Shoot it, of course.

It's beautiful. It was made to shoot.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

A beautiful revolver, I just acquired a nickle model 19-5 that I really like.

I would shoot it, or not, whatever cranks your tractor. No matter what we think, it's your revolver and your money that was spent.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[Sebring Pop]

Shoot it or sell it because when you go to the great shooting range in the sky someone is going to sell it for a nice profit or shoot the living daylights out of it.


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[lebomm]

Heck, yeah! Shoot, clean, oil, repeat as desired. That's what it was built for, no ?

Larry

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Shoot it. Fun to shoot, and they clean up fine!

 

[dip]

Guns are made to be shot................

 

[Tanners Owner]

While I understand desire to keep it as pristine as possible, I shoot all my guns, as that's what they were made for.

As an example, I bird hunt, and all of my shotguns have taken birds, to include my Merkel 1620. That said, the Merkel only comes out in good weather and in locales where I am guaranteed not to scratch or knock it up. Crappy weather hunts are relegated to my Remington 870 or Berreta white wing

 

[sodacan]

That cylinder face is filthy. That gun has definitely been fired, and more than a few times. Shoot it and enjoy it.

 

[Jim NNN]

That's a nice gun! Glad for you!

This is a dilemma I sometimes face. Even tough I don't buy unfired vintage revolvers, I find that if the gun is nice enough, I'll still avoid shooting it after I've initially shot it to make sure it works. Don't want to put wear on it. I figure it's probably just part of the hobby to own a few safe queens.

But I do shoot all of those nice vintage guns at least once, because I won't own a gun that doesn't work.

 

[MajorD]

I would shoot it for sure. Keep in mind you are more likely to cause wear from excessive cleaning than shooting so I would shoot a lot but clean a little. In this modern age of noncorrosive priming there is no need to clean a gun after every range trip.

 

[ranger1202]

Ranger1202...You ever go ahead and shoot that 586?

Yes sir! It's had a few trips to the range and cleaned up just fine after. (looks better now than in the above pics) No regrets shooting it and will definitely get it back out soon. Fantastic shooter.