586 ND four inch love…..

[doubletapp357]

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I am very thankful to be in the position I am today….. I found a Model 586 ND and although not in the best condition…..
I am happy!

Here she is !

 

[Aukula1062]

Nice find!

 

[swagmeister]

Looks good to me! Will be a great shooter. Enjoy.

 

[Smith_586]

I have a -4 rb in a 4 inch and it’s one of my favorites! Pictured with my 3.5 inch 27-2

 

[CH4]

Nice!
The 4” 586 is a beautiful piece; the only 586 that’s prettier is the 2.5”

Here’s my 4” no dash with combats:

 

[doubletapp357]

I think I did ok for $700. I got 52 rounds of ammo. The stocks show a little wear but I’m happy either way. How much is a good pair of stocks for her

 

[Rick Sanborn]

Nice! I just got one at my LGS yesterday. It’s about 97% but no box, Gris are near new. Paid $800.

 

[S&W Fan]

Well done, my two no dash L frames, 686 purchased new by my late father in 1981. The 586 is from 1983, purchased used by me about 5 years ago.

 

[got2hav1]

OP nice example. 586 Nickel here. Former LEO revolver. A keeper for me. The 686 by the way is marked as a 66-2. Must have been a Monday!
Here's mine along with the 686 brother:

 

[doubletapp357]

Can someone explain the differences between the 686 and 586?

 

[got2hav1]

686 is stainless steel. 586 is normally blued and nickel. May have been a few others but that is the basic difference. Both are L frames.

 

[doubletapp357]

These are sure a set of lookers! I’m sure they shoot very well

 

[got2hav1]

They do. The Nickel 586 was purchased by my MIL when she was a dispatcher for the local Sheriff's office as they transitioned to autos. She never shot it and after a few years I acquired it. It has a great action and is very accurate. I would never sell it.

 

[bananaman]

I also have a 586 no dash. 4", 1983 ship date. It needs to get to the range more often! Bob

 

[ladder13]

You should be happy, those L frames are great guns.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Nice find..... mine are too nice to carry into Penn's Woods..... leave the heavy lifting to the stainless 686s!

 

[doubletapp357]

I am pretty happy! Now a days polymer wonder's cost $700..... I really have grown extremely fond of older Smith and Wesson's..... I thought my 1911 addiction was a problem!

 

[C Islander]

I also have a 586 no dash. 4", 1983 ship date. It needs to get to the range more often! Bob

Great looking gun. Call me, I lost all my contact info when I got a new phone.

 

[Rock185]

The L-Frames are my favorite .357s. I started carrying a 586 shortly after their introduction. Beautifully finished, smooth action; just no complaints. It went to a friend only because I just had to have one of the new stainless 686s. I carried that one till semi-autos were approved by my employer in the mid '80s. I think I'll always have an L-frame or two around..

 

[71vette]

Very nice! My lovely wife got me a 586 ND 4 inch for Christmas two years ago.

Here it is after a range trip with the 3 inch Python:

It’s a very good shooter with an exceptional trigger.

ETA - I used to have a nickel 586 4 inch and stupidity sold it years ago.