S&w 586

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I just picked up a 4" S&W 586-4 this morning from my local gun shop. It is in absolutely mint condition with no holster wear and only the tell tale faint turn line on the cylinder. It appears to have been fired very little. I would rate the gun at 95-98%. The serial number is CAC 94XX. I called S&W when I got home and they said it was made in Nov. '94. I paid $390. I don't think I got a super deal but the gun is in such good shape that I thought it was worth the price. It has the rubber S&W grips. It just felt so perfect in my hand that I had to have it. Any opinions, suggestions, comments, etc.? Can't wait to take it to the range.
Tom
 
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Congrat's TK,

You have got yourself one fine shoot'in iron. Plus,
they ain't mak'in 586's anymore!:( I own a 6" six-
shot model 686, and its one of the most accurate
revolvers I've ever owned. I would have rather
had a 586 myself; but I settled for what I could
get. Enjoy-

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
No, you didn't get a great deal, but you did get a revolver that will last your lifetime, and longer.

I personally don't care for the 586/686s because of the full underlug barrel, but that's just me.

I helped a friend buy his first S&W revolver a few weeks ago. There was a 6" 586 available, moderately used, that we looked at, but then we spied a 4" Model 15. The 15 was in a little rougher shape, but it was a 4", which he liked more. So he got that.
 
Even though it's great in it's own right I always think of the 4" 586/686 as the final evolution of the police revolver. If you think about it, thats a pretty significant position to hold. Aside from that lot's of very knowledgble people consider a 4" L-frame to be the most versatile single handgun you can own. Can't disagree with them one bit.

With all the above and more (not too mention they don't make them any longer) worrying about paying maybe $40 too much? C'mon...:cool::D
 
It's a great gun. I got a 4" when they first came out, and this is one I'll never sell. S&W has had some recall modifications they've done to some of the L frame models, you might give them a call to see if yours is affected.
 
S&W 586

Thanks for the replies. Penman, in answer to your question, when I spoke to S&W today, I asked about any modifications or recalls. I knew there was one, which they confirmed. It applied only to the series 1 586's. Mine is a series 4. If you have a series 1 and the modification has been done, it will have an "M" above the serial number.
Tom
 
I just purchased a little-used 586-4 (6"), and wonder if anyone can tell me the date of manufacture?
Serial # CAZ33xx
Thanks!
 
I could tell you, Mike, but it will cost you 1 MILLION Canadian dollars. The 12 quarters I get when I convert them in to REAL money will come in handy for laundry. :)

If no one else posts, I'll zip it out to you tonight when I get home.
 
Why, thanks, Mike! :D
It's not for nothing that I've got a bag full of American Quarters, you know... ;) Saving those for Vegas in December. Hopefull bring back some REAL money...
 
Mike Davies,
If you don't get an answer to your question before Monday morning, do what I did and call S&W customer Service - 800-331-0852. I gave them my serial number and she gave me the date of manufacture in about 5 seconds. Good luck with your 586.
Tom
 
the S&W 586's and 686's are perhaps the BEST DA .357 revolver ever made, in terms of "shootability" vs. portability, at least in MY opinion...sure, there are more compact .357's...but some of those are NOT much fun to shoot...and there are some LARGER .357's that, while a little less "recoil-ful" (new word, I think...), are much LESS HANDY...I like the L-frame so much, I've got around a dozen of 'em!!!...or is it thirteen? Fourteen? Somethin' like that, anyway....mikey357
 
I got a 6" 586-4, and a 5.5" 627-0, and the 627 is absolutely beautiful.
The only problem is the 586 outshoots it.
It might be the optional 4 position click sight.
I do like the sights on my 586.
It's currently my favorite 357 mag, and that's over guns like the 627 and the small frame dan wesson.
 
Change of plans, won't be going home until tomorrow sometime. Doing some photography for my mother. First I had to force her computer to recognize her camera, then I had to force her to learn how to use the software.

Crimony. I'm not sure which was harder! :)
 
No problem, Mike...Whenever you get a chance.
Oh, btw..I take it that the "gold" highlighting of the S&W logo's, etc on my 586 was done at the factory...?

caz223: Was that optional 4-position front sight on your 586-4 when you bought it, or did you have it installed?
 
Att: Mike Davies

Your Smith & Wesson model 586 with the CAZ
prefix was made after August of 1994; and
before Feburary of 1995.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Mike: The 4 position was on it when I got it used.
I got that gun used, and it was so cheap, (Shoots so well!) and in such good condition, I was amazed that a major gun retailer was offering it for sale.
 
I almost bought a 586 for $350, but the shop owner was an unqualified jerk...his attitude guaranteeing no business from anyone I know in the future.

I carry the 686 (the 586's stainless cousin) all day, every day, at work and find it to be everything you could ask for in a defensive or competition weapon. For accuracy, I have seen nothing that was better, and I have access to a lot of pistol types. As far as durability goes, I prefer the 686 simply because it's stainless. I don't know what the 586 is covered with, but I would worry about rust if maintenance wasn't thorough. Holster wear is another issue.

Overall, I highly recommend them for duty use or personal. I'm still looking for one to add to my collection and hope to find one in a shop that isn't notoriously high-priced or has an idiot running the joint.

Best of luck.
 
There's nothing magical about stainless steel, or high carbon steel.
The hallmark of the 586 is that they simply don't make them anymore.
If you say L-frame, I think full underlug, very accurate, nice ergonomics, reliable, and just generally well-made.
When I hear 586, I think firing pin on hammer, nice triggers, wood grips, and deep blue-black which requires a high polish.
If you say 686, I assume captured firing pin, higher trigger pull, brushed finish, rubber grips, etc.
686s of current manufacture are nice, but nothing that S&W makes today can compete with the quality guns that they have made in the past. (Even just a few years ago.)
Or maybe I'm on crack.
You decide.
 
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