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There are revolvers you buy to shoot, and revolvers you buy because they mean something. The Smith & Wesson Model 586 Classic manages both. This is the modern production of the Distinguished Combat Magnum, the blued L-frame that earned a devoted following back in the 1980s, brought back as part of the S&W Classic Series with the same deep blue carbon steel and checkered wood grips wearing those familiar S&W medallions. Set it next to a stainless 686 and you will see why so many folks still prefer the blued gun. It just has a warmth that brushed steel never quite matches.
The L-frame was built to solve a real problem: shooting a steady diet of full-power .357 Magnum without beating up the gun or the person behind it. At 46.3 ounces with a full underlug 6 inch barrel, the 586 soaks up magnum recoil and settles right back on target. The DA/SA action runs a smooth .312 trigger and .375 hammer, and the single action break is the kind of thing you hand to a friend at the range just to watch their reaction. Sights are a red ramp front paired with an adjustable white outline rear, so dialing in your preferred load takes minutes, not guesswork.
Six rounds of .357 Magnum makes this a legitimate woods gun, hunting sidearm, or nightstand piece, and the ability to run .38 Special +P means cheap, soft-shooting range sessions whenever you want them. The square butt frame and serrated backstrap fill the hand nicely, and the 11.25 inch overall length carries that classic full-size revolver presence.
Smith & Wesson builds the Classic Series for people who appreciate where these guns came from, and the 586 might be the best of the bunch. It is a working revolver with heirloom looks, the kind of gun that gets shot on Saturday and admired the rest of the week, then handed down without a second thought.
Yes. Like any .357 Magnum revolver, the 586 Classic safely fires .38 Special and .38 Special +P, and it is rated for the +P loads by the factory. That makes range days a lot easier on your hands and your wallet, since you can practice with mild .38s and load magnums when it counts.
They are essentially the same L-frame revolver in different finishes. The 686 is stainless steel, while the 586 is blued carbon steel with a more traditional look. Mechanically they share the same action, cylinder capacity, and sight setup, so the choice mostly comes down to whether you prefer classic deep bluing or low-maintenance stainless.
The rear sight is a fully adjustable white outline unit paired with a red ramp front, which was the standard target setup on the original Distinguished Combat Magnum. You can dial in windage and elevation for whatever load you settle on, which matters with a gun that shoots everything from light .38s to full-house magnums.
It handles both well. The 6 inch barrel wrings good velocity out of .357 Magnum loads and the long sight radius helps with precise shots, so it works as a handgun hunting option for deer-sized game at reasonable distances or as a woods sidearm. The 46.3 ounce weight also tames recoil enough for long target sessions.
| UPC | 022188147827 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 150908 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 6'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 11.25'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 9.7 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 4.3 |
| Sights | Ramp Front |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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