Which 586

[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...