*LIVE* Smith Wesson 586-4 .357Mag Blue 4" *INCREDIBLE DISTINGUISHED COMBAT MAGNUM*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis

The Smith & Wesson Model 586 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum. The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-frame-sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder.

During the 1980s, Smith & Wesson developed its L-frame line of .357 Magnums: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681, and Model 686. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980, while the 581 was discontinued in 1988. The K-frame guns, though popular with police departments, were felt to be too light for full-power .357 ammunition, and a heavier and more durable gun was desired, in the same frame size. (This would avoid the complaints attaching to the larger, heavier N-frame Model 29 and Model 58. Designed with input from official S&W historian Roy Jinks, the L-frame was the result, and it quickly gained praise from policemen and hunters. The 586 was discontinued in 1999.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson 

Model: 586-4

Serial: CAC5236

Range of Manufacture: 1980-1999

Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special

Finish: Blue

Barrel Length: 4" full lug barrel

Optics/Sights: Red ramp front with Adjustable white outline rear 

Stock/Grips: Hogue rubber monogrip with finger grooves and texturing 

Action: Double/Single Action 

Markings: Standard

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