The 586 is Back!!

[mesinge2]

S&W is bringing back the 586 and being offered in both six- and seven-shot models. It unfortunately has the stupid lock, but it has wood stocks and its a nice looking piece anyways! I already have a 586 no dash but I might get the 3" 7-shot L-Comp model with a Front Ramp Tritium Dot Night Sight.

http://www.guns.com/restoring-the-crown-jewel-smith-a-wesson-brings-back-the-model-586.html

 

[19-3Ben]

Oh my. That is exciting!

Not sure if the price of a new one will be low enough to tempt people away from the value of the originals, but still it's exciting to have the options available!

 

[snakeman]

nice!

 

[Flint Ridge]

Uhhhh.... I made the mistake of holding one today. My local pusher had it back behind the counter. I should learn NOT to ask if he has anything good behind the counter. Felt good and the bluing was very good, nice balance and natural pointer. Had me looking on GB for some early one's without the lock etc.

 

[wlewisiii]

Oh, boy. The Boss is not going to be happy with me. Gotta find out just how bad the damage will be.

 

[mesinge2]

The in-store price is expected to be between $600-$700.

 

[CajunBass]

Who put that front sight on it? A blind monkey?

 

[Sam1911]

Who put that front sight on it? A blind monkey?

Possibly, but that's the compensated model, so the sight is pulled back to clear the blow hole.

For some strange reason they are popular, even w/ little .357s.

 

[CajunBass]

Possibly, but that's the compensated model, so the sight is pulled back to clear the blow hole.

Thanks. I'm glad there is SOME reason for it being like that.

I haven't looked at many Smith & Wessons since they went past two digit model numbers.

 

[Hammerdown77]

Possibly, but that's the compensated model, so the sight is pulled back to clear the blow hole.

For some strange reason they are popular, even w/ little .357s.

I remember seeing a Jerry Miculek demo video where he mentions that he carries the comp'd short barrel 357. Helps a lot with muzzle snap using full tilt 357, but it will sear your face off if you're not careful..

 

[skidder]

Possibly, but that's the compensated model, so the sight is pulled back to clear the blow hole.

My Taurus 44 tracker had the porting, and it helped a little with the muzzle jump, but I wanted something to take out a rattlesnake here and there, and maybe pop some annoying swallows building nest where they shouldn't . I didn't do my homework, and found out later you can't use shot loads with the porting .

 

[Chuck Perry]

LOVE that L-Comp. I definitely see one of those in my future.

 

[wlewisiii]

Found the page at S&W. If I actually had the toy money to spare, it would be a hard choice between a 586 or a 27.

Ah, if only I had to make such a choice... :banghead:

 

[buckeye8]

My 4" no-dash has a few freckles and a little wear around the muzzle, but is still a beautiful gun. The trigger is amazing, as well. Quite a shooter. Here's to hoping the new ones are as nice as the old ones.

 

[mesinge2]

Beautiful gun buckeye, I love the wood grain in your grips.

Here's my 586 no dash:

 

[ArchAngelCD]

All I see on the S&W site is the 3" M586 L-Comp and that's been there for a long while. Where are the new ones?

 

[mesinge2]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57767_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[Doug Add]

Nice to see they are bringing one of my favorites back. I have previously posted this pic of my 586 (no dash) which had the lug modified by the previous owner and was reblued by S&W back in the spring.

 

[mesinge2]

That is awesome Doug. Beautiful gun!!!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Wow, both a 4" and a 6" are being made, cool.

Beautiful revolver Doug, thanks for posting the picture...