586/686 Model changes

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CSKS

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Can someone list the changes that S&W has made over the yrs in the various generations of their 585/686 product line? The yrs in which these were introduced will also be helpful. Thanks.
 
686 1980 Production begins at AAD4276
686-1 1986 - radius stud package/floating hand
686-M 1987 - Recall by S&W and overstamped to indicate factory/warranty station mod to 686 and -1 only
686-2 1987 - Hammer nose/bushing change
686-3 1988 - New yoke retention system
1990 - 2 1/2 bbl introduced
686-4 1994 - Rear sight change, drill and tap, change extractor, Hogue grips
1995 - Power port bbl introduced

586 1981 intro at AAD9030
-1 SAB
586-2 Change hammer nose and assoc parts
586-M SAB
586-3 1988 - SAB
1992 - 8 3/8 bbl and four posn front sight no longer offered
586-4 1994 - Drill and tap, synthetic grips, change rear sight, change extractor.
 
686 1980 Production begins at AAD4276
686-1 1986 - radius stud package/floating hand
686-M 1987 - Recall by S&W and overstamped to indicate factory/warranty station mod to 686 and -1 only
686-2 1987 - Hammer nose/bushing change
686-3 1988 - New yoke retention system
1990 - 2 1/2 bbl introduced
686-4 1994 - Rear sight change, drill and tap, change extractor, Hogue grips
1995 - Power port bbl introduced

586 1981 intro at AAD9030
-1 SAB
586-2 1987 - Change hammer nose and assoc parts
586-M SAB
586-3 1988 - SAB
1992 - 8 3/8 bbl and four posn front sight no longer offered
586-4 1994 - Drill and tap, synthetic grips, change rear sight, change extractor.
 
Greeting's All,

CSKS, yes the 686's are currently -5's. I have
a 6" barrel 686-5, and it's one of the most
accurate six-shooter's I've ever owned.:):D

Regards,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
there is another generation of S&W "-6",... it's for Californians,... it has a hammer lock and the key goes in a lock just above the cylinder release latch. FYI
 
SW 586 changes

BADsb, (or anyone else)

what does SAB mean? On your explanation of changes you wrote
-1 SAB

I have AJK8***M, no dash number, hammer mounted firing pin.

BTW, I LOVE the smooth action on this revolver.
 
I also wonder what SAB means.
It prolly means more to me, 'cause I got a 586-3, circa 90-91, with 4 position front sight, hammer-mounted firing pin, and wood grips.
The trigger is really nice.
 
586-5/686-5 1998 - Frame change to eliminate cylinder stop stud and serrated tangs. Change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin and MIM trigger. Internal lockworks change.

AJK SN made between Jul and Nov 85.
 
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