Which 586

[Wyatt Burp]

They are good revolvers. I opt for stainless most of the time. Blue is pretty, stainless is practical. Reasonable use and maintenance will allow it to endure. I have had this one for a long time and take it to the range often, today as a matter of fact. I don't think the dash number so much matters matters as long as you get the finish and barrel length that you like.

I've never owned an L frame, know nothing about which one is best, but a nickel 6" 586 like this is at the top of my S&W wish list. My ex wife's husband showed me his 6" 686 that's been polished and looks nickel, except for the hammer and trigger. If he ever wants to trade it....

 

[Concerto55]

Stainless is definitely practical but that bluing.....
Something about it. I felt much better when I stopped caring about wear and just got what I liked the first time.

One thing about the earlier 'dash' models , as others have said, is the floating hand addition. S&w initially thought it was needed because of the possibility of issues down the road... but then later changed their minds. So, the floating hand isn't ideal, but then you also get the 'durability package' in the earlier dashes.

Though I think the general consensus is -4 or earlier if you want the forged steel setup, and pre lock.

 

[BAM-BAM]

586-5.

These were only made IIRC 1995-97........ .I lucked into one 4/5 years ago.

I asked the dealer to remove the grips so I could check for any rust on the gripframe and lo and behold........ a sweet clean round butt.

Never set it down .......... relatively cheap (just over $400 IIRC) as it was "blue" not the easier to sell stainless........ it now wears a set of Craig Spegel's extended boot grips in Birdseye maple!!!!!!!

 

[Kid44]

I am looking to purchase a 586 4" and I was wondering which model was the best the 586 no dash thru the 586-7

I have a 6" 586 no dash but it was modified by S&W back when they had the firing pin issue with them. Mine is now marked
586-M

 

[Dougaz]

I dunno about this ..... My 586 no dash - 8-3/8" barrel in blue is not only a piece of eye candy, but has proven to be one (1) of my favorite guns to shoot!

 

[Dougaz]

I would love to add a picture but this function appears to be unavailable???

 

[andy52]

Here's my 586 no dash non mod. it's a first year production gun. I don't shoot a lot of hot ammo in it and haven't worried about getting the mod done. It's a very accurate revolver and I'm happy to have it in my safe.

 

[MCorps0311]

They are good revolvers. I opt for stainless most of the time. Blue is pretty, stainless is practical. Reasonable use and maintenance will allow it to endure. I have had this one for a long time and take it to the range often, today as a matter of fact. I don't think the dash number so much matters matters as long as you get the finish and barrel length that you like.

I could see this beauty in my revolver family.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I would buy a 4" 586 , if I could get it at a good price. I recently purchased my first and only 586-4.

 

[RSBH44]

This is my 4" 586ND and it's been one heck of a shooter since I got it. I liked it so much in fact that I bought it's big brother , a 6" 586-1

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[MJK-MOD-547]

Today was "revolver day" at the range.

I have the 586 Nickle I bought new in 1982 and it shoots very nice and the finish still looks brand new.

This session, 18 rds, two hand combat, single action, slow fire @ 20 ft.

 

[bananaman]

This came to me in a trade from a stranger that is now my friend. We both moved, so we have not shot together for a couple of years.
586, 4" no dash, from 1983. It has not had the recall done. In these pictures it is wearing Herrett Stocks. It came with the original factory targets. It doesn't get out too often.
Added a 6" 686-3, because I liked the 586 so much. Recently added a 686-6, 5" Pro Series. Bob

 

[HorizontalMike]

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Speaking from an armorer's viewpoint, the only "Achilles heel" in the L-frame is the cylinder stop, which has a lot to handle with that comparatively heavy cylinder. With careful, respectful handling and regular maintenance, the gun will last several lifetimes.

Along those same lines, when I picked up a second 686ND a few years ago, I noticed some of the wear associated with the cylinder stop. The wear I noticed was on the cylinder slots, that were developing some very sharp burrs on the edge of the slot. I took a very small hammer and a 1/4in flat punch, and ever-so-slightly/lightly tapped on these burrs until I could NOT feel them with my finger nail and STOPPED.

It only took very light taps to correct these burrs on the cylinder. FWIW, I am NOT an armorer and got lucky with my DIY fix...