Just bought a 586-3 with about 100 rounds through it, like new condition. The trigger in double action is buttery smooth and my groupings made me feel like a pro. I have never shot this good before on a wheel gun, wish I could say it was me. I just bought the gun and the guy just let it sit in his safe for 33 years. I am a happy camper now.
Wow! What an excellent find man. Even my new version runs almost like a race gun and I know how smooth those vintage ones tend to be. Enjoy that beauty the way it was intended to be enjoyed. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. 🇺🇸
The 586 Distinguished combat magnum is always an excellent revolver. Mine is a 4" no dash model. And it just loves 158 grain standard pressure jacketed hollow point magnums. Thanks for showing your revolver 👍 Keep safe and well.
I was looking to buy my first revolver and was looking at this exact gun. 4” 586 classic. I like the look of this gun over the 686 because of that beautiful blue finish. I would also would change my wood grips to black polymers like yours whenever I decide to buy it. I love the review.
That’s excellent!!! The 586 classic is the quintessence of the wheel gun. The grips are hogue mono grips and help make this sweet piece an absolute pleasure to shoot. Best wishes to you and your future purchase. You will be pleased indeed.
Yes. I definitely dig the blued finish and in this particular piece the action is as smooth as a performance center tune up. I do prefer this one over my 686+.
Thanks man. That classic 586 you’ve got must be like butter. The new classic run they’re making now is surprisingly smooth and well finished so I can only imagine that the no dash is a masterpiece!!
Robert, I just got back from the range with my 586 4" for the first run after getting the trigger turned by the Performance Center. I need to send it back due to light primer strikes in double action. Ughhhh... will keep you updated. Hope all is well with you.
Oh no wait before you send it back, remove the grips and see if you can simply tighten that main spring tension screw. It’s on the front face of the handle. This is not uncommon at all. If it’s not fully tightened you’ll get light strikes. Seriously give that a shot first.
That’s awesome!!! I’m going to get back out soon and do a comparison of the 686 competitor vs the 627 V comp. Gotta get out of Jamaica first though 🌴🇯🇲
@@199gonzo I find there’s so much praise given to the 686 models and barely anyone ever touting the level of awesome that the 586 really deserves. As I stated in this video, the trigger on this particular example is phenomenal and the finish is truly the nicest blue I’ve ever seen.
Thanks man. My problem is that I bought a big safe two years ago and there’s just too much empty space in it. Seriously, that’s my problem!! Should’ve got the smaller one lol.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels I wished I could show you my gun cabinet. Lol. It’s definitely "industrial" and it’s pretty full but has room for more. My brother got it for me for free when the company he worked for had to shut down and they offered some of the items to the employees to help clear out the building quickly. So he got one of these for him and one of these for me. And it’s lockable and fire resistant. But I had to get creative and make the standing partitions to separate the rifles. (Google: 1125 Lyon Deep Door Cabinet with Tilt-Bins) On a sidenote that company shutting down was probably the best thing to happen to him because he landed a really great job because of it.
@@scubaguy007 that’s great man! It’s always good to hear how somebody else stores their firearms. I saw an episode of “The Yankee Marshal” demonstrate how he fits his stuff into his safes and there’s these rods with magnet tips that stick to the top of the cabinet or safe and the rod goes down the barrels keeping your rifles stable and standing while not taking up any safe space besides the inside of your barrels. Genius solution to a crowded cabinet. Kudos to your bro for the hookup and seizing a good opportunity. Stay tuned as I’ll be posting a video on the TRR8 as soon as I record the footage.
I hear ya man. I’m a quad in a wheelchair. Right hand is almost completely blown, and left hand has 3 working fingers. I took no offense as I’m aware that the videos seldom reveal the whole scenario.
Thanks man. I’ve been at it for 20 years by now. That 586 classic is definitely a nice piece of machinery. The trigger on my particular unit is as smooth as butter and compares to my performance center models straight off the line.
Thanks monsterz! This particular example has the absolute finest triggers of all of my other models before trigger jobs. I will never slick this one up simply because it’s perfect right outta the blue box. Great wheel indeed.
Yes, they’re a very smooth target load. The 130 grain .38 rounds in a stout all steel revolver are an absolute pleasure to shoot for a few hours at a time.
Beautiful gun ! I too have a real weakness for Smith and Wesson revolvers. I happen to have a 686-4 w/ a four inch barrel as well as a 586-4 w/ a four inch barrel however, that one is a safe queen. I do pull it out and fondle and admire it from time to time. What I would like is one of the new 586s w/ a six inch barrel. I do not possess a six inch barreled .357 and I think it would be a fun plinker. Not that the four inchers are not fun. They are. Anyway, good vid !!
Thanks Doug. I totally understand your particular affinity towards that safe Queen of yours. Such a beautiful piece indeed. I have a 4” 686+ as well as the 6” 686 competitor and I find that extra two inches is A LOT of extra length. Yes indeed it’s smooth as silk as it literally burps rounds out the front without narely a hiccup. I think you’d very much enjoy that extra length on another 586 classic. And in my opinion, you definitely need another revolver…. You’re welcome ;-)
Enjoyed the video! Just a Helpful Suggestion from Fellow shooter and Firearms Trainer. See if you can Develop a way to get your trigger finger out of the Trigger guard until you are on Target. Remembering that an accident is a Series of unlikely events all Coming Together at once. I Hope this Suggestion Will Help You Continue to Advance Your Shooting Skills, Enjoyment and Safety. Best Wishes! M.H.
Thanks Mike. I’m always open to suggestions and definitely look at safety as a primary focus. Knowing how my funky hands barely work, my current practice has served me well. It takes just about everything I’ve got to engage the trigger even in single action position. I wholeheartedly agree that indeed accidents are a result of a series of preventable events as you stated. Yes, this suggestion you make is certainly a by the book type of precaution and I’ll see what I can do to adjust my lead up to each shot with that in mind. Thank you for your considerate input.
Just one more aspect worth mentioning, although my trigger finger is in the guard, it is not actively on the trigger until I’m on target. The range of motion in my fingers is markedly compromised and unless I concentrate all of my neurons with considerable effort, no measurable force nor motion results. I completely understand where you’re coming from by watching this video and respect your input.
I was really Hoping that you would take my comments in a positive light. I know if I filmed myself shooting someone could find an area that I need to improve. I'm my Years of Training I have had the Privilege to work with a number of People who have physical Challenges. I Know how much work and Dedication it sometimes takes to Be a Successful shooter over the other Guy that doesn't have those challenges. I Commend you on those Efforts. I Realize that is Your own Brand of Bad Ass. Best Wishes! M.H.
Thanks Zona. I really do like the Hogue grips on my K L and N frame revolvers. The square conversion along with very soft and almost sticky material are ideal for my compromised hand condition. Remember, I’m only holding on with my pinky and ring finger. The only piece that I don’t have hogues on is my EDC which is a J frame model 60 w 3”barrel. That one has old school Uncle Mike’s combat grips on it. I’ve heard a lot about pachmeyer grips, are yours soft?
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Mine are soft with more aggressive checkering than the Hogue. I recommend you at least give them a try. BTW- I am a Math/Science teacher, secondary.
@@Zona-dw9rp woo hoo another teacher that shoots! Interesting that the pachs are even softer. What’s the SKU# or model name of those grips you’re touting?
@@Zona-dw9rp thanks. Of course they’re on back order but I like the look and with your recommendation I’ll be happy to give one a try when they’re available. They look handsome too. Thanks for the information!!
Also I might be a minority with this opinion, but I like synthetic grips, I also like wood, but I think a silver finish with a synthetic grip looks professional. But in my opinion both wood and synthetic are amazing grips. (Also model 586 rocks and you can’t convince me otherwise)
Ha!! Yeah this one really is a classy piece and the soft hogue rubber grips make it an absolute pleasure to hammer out rounds all day long. I certainly like the look of the nice cherry red wood grips but the functionality of rubber outweighs the optics. Black on black still looks pretty boss to me.
Not sure why you say “instead” as I have the 686 “also” and I have the 627 because the 629 is chambered in .44 mag which is not conducive to my 3 working fingers. Rubber grips are a necessity for my paralysis and can be installed on any Smith and Wesson revolver.
Just bought a 586-3 with about 100 rounds through it, like new condition. The trigger in double action is buttery smooth and my groupings made me feel like a pro. I have never shot this good before on a wheel gun, wish I could say it was me. I just bought the gun and the guy just let it sit in his safe for 33 years. I am a happy camper now.
Wow! What an excellent find man. Even my new version runs almost like a race gun and I know how smooth those vintage ones tend to be. Enjoy that beauty the way it was intended to be enjoyed. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. 🇺🇸
The 586 Distinguished combat magnum is always an excellent revolver. Mine is a 4" no dash model. And it just loves 158 grain standard pressure jacketed hollow point magnums. Thanks for showing your revolver 👍 Keep safe and well.
That's Good Shooting.
I really like the 586/687. They are Beautiful Revolvers.
Best Wishes! M.H.
I was looking to buy my first revolver and was looking at this exact gun. 4” 586 classic. I like the look of this gun over the 686 because of that beautiful blue finish. I would also would change my wood grips to black polymers like yours whenever I decide to buy it. I love the review.
That’s excellent!!! The 586 classic is the quintessence of the wheel gun. The grips are hogue mono grips and help make this sweet piece an absolute pleasure to shoot. Best wishes to you and your future purchase. You will be pleased indeed.
I got same gun.. absolutely love it. I prefered the 586 over 686. I like a blued gun.
Yes. I definitely dig the blued finish and in this particular piece the action is as smooth as a performance center tune up. I do prefer this one over my 686+.
I have a 686 with wooden grips..beautiful gun!!
Mine is a 586 "no dash" with a 6 inch barrel, original target grips. One of my favorite Smiths. Really good video.
Thanks man. That classic 586 you’ve got must be like butter. The new classic run they’re making now is surprisingly smooth and well finished so I can only imagine that the no dash is a masterpiece!!
Robert, I just got back from the range with my 586 4" for the first run after getting the trigger turned by the Performance Center. I need to send it back due to light primer strikes in double action. Ughhhh... will keep you updated. Hope all is well with you.
Oh no wait before you send it back, remove the grips and see if you can simply tighten that main spring tension screw. It’s on the front face of the handle. This is not uncommon at all. If it’s not fully tightened you’ll get light strikes. Seriously give that a shot first.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels I already checked it and it is tight. Thanks for the reply :-)..
@@Zona-dw9rp darn it!! That blows :-(
Robert, I am at the range right now with my 586. Good times. Hope all is well with you..
That’s awesome!!! I’m going to get back out soon and do a comparison of the 686 competitor vs the 627 V comp. Gotta get out of Jamaica first though 🌴🇯🇲
My favorite wheel gun 🤙🏽🇺🇸
Yeah man it’s definitely an excellent L frame wheelie.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels agreed
@@199gonzo I find there’s so much praise given to the 686 models and barely anyone ever touting the level of awesome that the 586 really deserves. As I stated in this video, the trigger on this particular example is phenomenal and the finish is truly the nicest blue I’ve ever seen.
Nice shooting. Great revolver to have!!
Love a blued finish
Indeed. Very classy ✨
Ah S&W model 586, I love this .357
Just got mine a month ago for about the same price. Will shoot when replacement ammo is available. Subscribed !
Excellent choice!!! Best of luck with your ammo search.
That’s a beautiful gun. I’m very envious of your collection.
Thanks man. My problem is that I bought a big safe two years ago and there’s just too much empty space in it. Seriously, that’s my problem!! Should’ve got the smaller one lol.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels I wished I could show you my gun cabinet. Lol. It’s definitely "industrial" and it’s pretty full but has room for more. My brother got it for me for free when the company he worked for had to shut down and they offered some of the items to the employees to help clear out the building quickly. So he got one of these for him and one of these for me. And it’s lockable and fire resistant. But I had to get creative and make the standing partitions to separate the rifles. (Google: 1125 Lyon Deep Door Cabinet with Tilt-Bins) On a sidenote that company shutting down was probably the best thing to happen to him because he landed a really great job because of it.
@@scubaguy007 that’s great man! It’s always good to hear how somebody else stores their firearms. I saw an episode of “The Yankee Marshal” demonstrate how he fits his stuff into his safes and there’s these rods with magnet tips that stick to the top of the cabinet or safe and the rod goes down the barrels keeping your rifles stable and standing while not taking up any safe space besides the inside of your barrels. Genius solution to a crowded cabinet.
Kudos to your bro for the hookup and seizing a good opportunity.
Stay tuned as I’ll be posting a video on the TRR8 as soon as I record the footage.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels you have a TRR8 too?! Man I hate you. 😉
@@scubaguy007 🤠
Didn’t notice till you said something just saw the shooting part. I wasn’t being facetious it’s an interesting grip
I hear ya man. I’m a quad in a wheelchair. Right hand is almost completely blown, and left hand has 3 working fingers. I took no offense as I’m aware that the videos seldom reveal the whole scenario.
Looks like you have great control to me I have the exact 586 love it except for the Hillary hole
Thanks man. I’ve been at it for 20 years by now. That 586 classic is definitely a nice piece of machinery. The trigger on my particular unit is as smooth as butter and compares to my performance center models straight off the line.
Beautiful revolver!
Thanks man. I agree that this one is particularly handsome indeed.
Cool video on one of my all time favorites!
Thanks monsterz! This particular example has the absolute finest triggers of all of my other models before trigger jobs. I will never slick this one up simply because it’s perfect right outta the blue box. Great wheel indeed.
Love the gun. I have a 586 with the 6" barrel. Got to admit it's one of my favorites but I sometimes wish I bought the 4". What to do, what to do...
Ah yes tough decision made easy. Get the 4” so you have both. Problem solved!
Leave the gun, take the cannoli.
Love my 686! Great trigger
Yup, sometimes you get the pick of the litter. This holds true for this 586 for sure.
Interesting grip ya got there pilgrim
Yup. My pointer fingers are paralyzed. Adapt and conquer.
Those 130 grain 38's are very nice 🤝
Yes, they’re a very smooth target load. The 130 grain .38 rounds in a stout all steel revolver are an absolute pleasure to shoot for a few hours at a time.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels I am glad I bought 8 box's of them 🤝
Really enjoyed your review, Thank you.
Beautiful gun ! I too have a real weakness for Smith and Wesson revolvers. I happen to have a 686-4 w/ a four inch barrel as well as a 586-4 w/ a four inch barrel however, that one is a safe queen. I do pull it out and fondle and admire it from time to time. What I would like is one of the new 586s w/ a six inch barrel. I do not possess a six inch barreled .357 and I think it would be a fun plinker. Not that the four inchers are not fun. They are. Anyway, good vid !!
Thanks Doug. I totally understand your particular affinity towards that safe Queen of yours. Such a beautiful piece indeed. I have a 4” 686+ as well as the 6” 686 competitor and I find that extra two inches is A LOT of extra length. Yes indeed it’s smooth as silk as it literally burps rounds out the front without narely a hiccup. I think you’d very much enjoy that extra length on another 586 classic. And in my opinion, you definitely need another revolver…. You’re welcome ;-)
I got one, very nice gun. I put a wide target hammer on mine. A drop in part.
Way to go jimbo!! I wish you a long time of enjoying this fine machine.
Now I really wished, I had bout 1 of these when they came out 😭.
Well there’s plenty of these out there on the market. I really like this one and am very pleased with the purchase.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Sure if you don't mind OVER paying‼️Which I am not 🚫 going to do.
Enjoyed the video!
Just a Helpful Suggestion from Fellow shooter and Firearms Trainer.
See if you can Develop a way to get your trigger finger out of the Trigger guard until you are on Target.
Remembering that an accident is a Series of unlikely events all Coming Together at once.
I Hope this Suggestion Will Help You Continue to Advance Your Shooting Skills, Enjoyment and Safety.
Best Wishes! M.H.
Thanks Mike. I’m always open to suggestions and definitely look at safety as a primary focus. Knowing how my funky hands barely work, my current practice has served me well. It takes just about everything I’ve got to engage the trigger even in single action position. I wholeheartedly agree that indeed accidents are a result of a series of preventable events as you stated. Yes, this suggestion you make is certainly a by the book type of precaution and I’ll see what I can do to adjust my lead up to each shot with that in mind. Thank you for your considerate input.
Just one more aspect worth mentioning, although my trigger finger is in the guard, it is not actively on the trigger until I’m on target. The range of motion in my fingers is markedly compromised and unless I concentrate all of my neurons with considerable effort, no measurable force nor motion results. I completely understand where you’re coming from by watching this video and respect your input.
I was really Hoping that you would take my comments in a positive light.
I know if I filmed myself shooting someone could find an area that I need to improve.
I'm my Years of Training I have had the Privilege to work with a number of People who have physical Challenges. I Know how much work and Dedication it sometimes takes to Be a Successful shooter over the other Guy that doesn't have those challenges.
I Commend you on those Efforts. I Realize that is Your own Brand of Bad Ass.
Best Wishes! M.H.
@@mikehagan4320 thanks Mike. All constructive criticism is always welcomed. That’s how we all get better.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels
You are a Credit to the Shooting Sports!
Best Wishes! M.H.
Got one today Jan 19th 2021. Was looking for cast bullets. And wala there it was. I was shocked 700 before tax. Well 780 after Washington state tax
Excellent find dude! You’re going to be quite pleased I’m sure.
Nice video! I have the 586 6” model.
Excellent choice. This one for me sits in the same class as my performance center models. Top notch. Thanks for watching.
Do you like those Hogue grips ? I use Pachmayr on my 586 and it is great. Good channel.
Thanks Zona. I really do like the Hogue grips on my K L and N frame revolvers. The square conversion along with very soft and almost sticky material are ideal for my compromised hand condition. Remember, I’m only holding on with my pinky and ring finger. The only piece that I don’t have hogues on is my EDC which is a J frame model 60 w 3”barrel. That one has old school Uncle Mike’s combat grips on it. I’ve heard a lot about pachmeyer grips, are yours soft?
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Mine are soft with more aggressive checkering than the Hogue. I recommend you at least give them a try. BTW- I am a Math/Science teacher, secondary.
@@Zona-dw9rp woo hoo another teacher that shoots! Interesting that the pachs are even softer. What’s the SKU# or model name of those grips you’re touting?
@@WheelgunsOnWheels Gripper.
@@Zona-dw9rp thanks. Of course they’re on back order but I like the look and with your recommendation I’ll be happy to give one a try when they’re available. They look handsome too. Thanks for the information!!
Oddly calming to watch lol. Good shootin’ too
Thanks man. It’s funny that I hear that a lot.
Also I might be a minority with this opinion, but I like synthetic grips, I also like wood, but I think a silver finish with a synthetic grip looks professional. But in my opinion both wood and synthetic are amazing grips.
(Also model 586 rocks and you can’t convince me otherwise)
Ha!! Yeah this one really is a classy piece and the soft hogue rubber grips make it an absolute pleasure to hammer out rounds all day long. I certainly like the look of the nice cherry red wood grips but the functionality of rubber outweighs the optics. Black on black still looks pretty boss to me.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels exactly, people usually get on my case when I say I like them both, thank you this made my day.
@@fireskullbro6358 glad to be a part of making your day man.
If your not a wood grip guy then you should of just got the 686 instead. Next get a 629 not a 29.
Not sure why you say “instead” as I have the 686 “also” and I have the 627 because the 629 is chambered in .44 mag which is not conducive to my 3 working fingers. Rubber grips are a necessity for my paralysis and can be installed on any Smith and Wesson revolver.
@@WheelgunsOnWheels oh, my bad. Well, enjoy the fun with all those different variants.