We should have a 581,681,586 & 686 photo thread.

[33jayman]

Here is my contribution.

Jay

 

[rsl]

686

Ok here is my 686 with Gramps Buchmeimer circa 1952 holster and Houge grips.. Sorry I know my pixs suck.. I need a new camera.

 

[JackDaRiffer]

My 586-8:

 

[33jayman]

My 586:

Those new 586s look really nice.

jay

 

[jaymoore]

 

[Smith357]

586 No dash

 

[Psynosis]

586 no dash, and a -2

 

[deanodog]

I only have one. Model 681

 

[JCS&W]

The M586/686 and the often over looked 581/681 are fine examples of S&W revolvers. Here are mine.

 

[Paul12644]

My current two favorites, 686-4 and Python:

 

[Sixgun100]

My 581

My 581. Former Duty Revolver.

 

[madmikeb]

This is my one and only L-frame. It's a no dash, and I bought it new around 1983. It's been tuned by Andy Cannon, it has a Millett rear sight, Hogue goncalo alves stocks, and a Tasco Pro-Point. The mount is low profile so if you remove the pro-point you can sight right over the mount. It's a pretty sweet shooting piece!

 

[33jayman]

There is some mighty fine L frames here gents!

Jay

 

[BlackSky]

586-7

 

[lhump1961]

Always up for a reason to post in an L frame thread! If you want to cure someone of their BFSC (bottom feeder superiority complex) all you need is an L frame revolver and some ammo...

Not a hit on the auto's as I love them as well...I just don't have a complex about it!

 

[158Grain]

Here is my 686SSR. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new 6 shooter

 

[johnny3]

M 581

 

[PMRet]

I purchased this 686 no dash in 1982, and my Dad made this custom presentation box for it.

 

[EnjoyRC]

My new 686 SSR, Mfd. Dec. 2012.

 

[MrCanon]

586-8

 

[mag318]

My 581 and 681. If Smith ever reintroduces these Models I think they would sell well.

 

[TAROMAN]

OK, I'll play.
My best shooting .357 by far.
Everything you need and nothing you don't:

Traded a plastic M&P pistol for it and never looked back.

 

[Dave T]

Since selling my digital camera I don't have pictures of my last few L-frame acquisitions. The ones I do have pictures of are kind of interesting.

First up are my Brazilian 38 Specials. Note the 6" has the proper forged hammer & trigger for a 586-4. The 4" has a forged hammer but a MIM trigger. I think of these as modern day Heavy Duties. (smile)

Second is my CS-1 686. I found this in a pawn shop and only paid $450 for it so I am delighted with the deal. On top of that I find the extra daylight visible around the 1/10" front blade is friendly to my 64 year old eyes.

This final L-frame is a copy by the Performance Center (for Camfour Dist.) of the 586-4 GIGN model made for the French Police anti-terror unit.

I recently acquired two other PC L-frames, a 681 3" with a black & green Birdsong finish with an un-fluted 7-shot cylinder. Another 7-shot is a used but excellent shooting 586-L Comp.

Dave

 

[Hillbilly77]

My 586 Project Gun

Before:

After:

No-dash "twins":

 

[jaymoore]

...I think of these as modern day Heavy Duties. (smile)

Second is my CS-1 686... I find the extra daylight visible around the 1/10" front blade is friendly to my 64 year old eyes.

...Dave

I think that extra daylight is why it won so many matches for me at Ft. Benning in the late '90s up through about 2003. It is amazingly accurate at warp speeds (when the trigger puller is doing his part!) It's a bit tired now, but that 4" CS-1 is still one of the best revolvers I've ever owned.

But apparently it's camera shy...

 

[586L-Frame]

Here are some pics of my 586 4" & 6" (No dash), 686 4" (No Dash) and my two 686-4 6" L-Frames.
586L-Frame

DLC's S&W 586 L-Frame 4"

DLC's No dash 586 L-Frame 6" & 4" Distinguished Combat Magnums.

DLC's S&W 686 L-Frame – Polished.

DLC's 1st S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Hogue Grips.

DLC's 2nd S&W 686-4 6 inch L-Frame w Wood Grips.

x

 

[lucamiata]

my 686 no dash 1982-83

 

[TAROMAN]

Are those German proofs on your 686?

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

Not the best picture, but here's my Talo 3" 686+ with walnut target grips.

 

[03Fatboy]

I agree this thread is long over due. I love the 586's, so I'll show off as well.