Back to the beginning

hipowr · 09-22-2002, 11:42 AM

My first centerfire was a S&W 586 6" barrel. I shot the heck out of that gun way back when. Well, short version is, I traded it off long ago for a gun that is also long since gone. Always missed it, but never really liked the long barrel. With revolver prices going the way they are, I figured it would probably be a LONG time before I layed out the bucks for another. Well, I got a decent deal on a really nice old 586 (no dash) just like my 6" but with a 4" barrel. There are a couple pits on the backstrap, but it locks up like new. Looking down the bore reminds me of a new gun. It even has the old uncomfortable S&W wood grips (which i'll probably keep on there just for nostalgia). I finally replaced a gun I probably never should have gotten rid of. I'll probably get to shoot it this week at lunch while i'm working (helping with transition training for my agency). Can't wait!

later,
AJ

jerry · 09-22-2002, 02:02 PM

interesting story, did you have to look long or just happen upon it?

hipowr · 09-22-2002, 08:45 PM

I sold the original one back in college in like '92 or '93. I was looking all along, but just made the jump at one for a decent price. Got even luckier getting into one so similar to my original.

later,
AJ

Bookman · 09-23-2002, 10:45 AM

My first centerfire revolver was a S&W model 15 that I bought in the late 1970's. It was a 4" .38 Spl. with adjustable sights. I've liked the K-frame Smiths ever since.

I replaced the Mod. 15 with a 4" Mod. 66 when they became available in the early 1980's. I had to let a gunsmith work on the trigger and action because the Smiths in the 1980's were rough.

I've also owned two L-frame Smiths but I prefer the lighter K-frame. I don't hunt with a handgun and don't need the extra thickness. K-frame suits me fine.

Colt was making the "Diamondback" .38 revolver at the same time (1970's). I bought one, shot it a lot, wish I'd kept it. It was the smoothest out-of-the-box revolver you could wish for. Someday I'll see one a show and pick it up.

hipowr · 09-23-2002, 05:31 PM

I could never get used to the 19/66 and the muzzle light feel. That underbarrel lug on the 5/686 not only looks better, it adds just the right muzzle heft. I could never get into the Colt Revolver feel. The pulls i've felt never came close to the smooth solid feel of a S&W. I admit that's all personal preference. I think the best part of it all is to remember how we got started and let the new guys know that they should NEVER sell the first anything!

later,
AJ

Dale · 09-23-2002, 10:33 PM

My first ever center fire revolver was a S/W 686 stainless in a .357 mag and 5" barrel.

Had it ripped off. I hope the idiot shot himself in the foot with it...fer sure.....yepper.

hipowr · 12-09-2002, 09:25 PM

Was playing around with the digicam, here's a shot of my nice ole 586. Back to the beginning for sure :>...

later,
AJ

rich · 12-14-2002, 04:43 PM

i have a 586-1 4", i was looking for a 66 4" and this came up and it was clean so i bought it and i've been glad ever since. i recommend eagle grips "classic" grip their website has pictures of it on our gun and it feels better than it looks i dont know if i prefer handling it or gawking at it or shooting it best, ok shooting it but my wife frowns on that in the house. happy shooting. -rich

09-22-2002, 11:42 AM	#1
hipowr Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE PA Posts: 76	Back to the beginning My first centerfire was a S&W 586 6" barrel. I shot the heck out of that gun way back when. Well, short version is, I traded it off long ago for a gun that is also long since gone. Always missed it, but never really liked the long barrel. With revolver prices going the way they are, I figured it would probably be a LONG time before I layed out the bucks for another. Well, I got a decent deal on a really nice old 586 (no dash) just like my 6" but with a 4" barrel. There are a couple pits on the backstrap, but it locks up like new. Looking down the bore reminds me of a new gun. It even has the old uncomfortable S&W wood grips (which i'll probably keep on there just for nostalgia). I finally replaced a gun I probably never should have gotten rid of. I'll probably get to shoot it this week at lunch while i'm working (helping with transition training for my agency). Can't wait! later, AJ

09-22-2002, 02:02 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,883 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	interesting story, did you have to look long or just happen upon it? __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

09-23-2002, 10:33 PM	#6
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	My first ever center fire revolver was a S/W 686 stainless in a .357 mag and 5" barrel. Had it ripped off. I hope the idiot shot himself in the foot with it...fer sure.....yepper. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

09-22-2002, 08:45 PM	#3
hipowr Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE PA Posts: 76	I sold the original one back in college in like '92 or '93. I was looking all along, but just made the jump at one for a decent price. Got even luckier getting into one so similar to my original. later, AJ

09-23-2002, 10:45 AM	#4
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	My first centerfire revolver was a S&W model 15 that I bought in the late 1970's. It was a 4" .38 Spl. with adjustable sights. I've liked the K-frame Smiths ever since. I replaced the Mod. 15 with a 4" Mod. 66 when they became available in the early 1980's. I had to let a gunsmith work on the trigger and action because the Smiths in the 1980's were rough. I've also owned two L-frame Smiths but I prefer the lighter K-frame. I don't hunt with a handgun and don't need the extra thickness. K-frame suits me fine. Colt was making the "Diamondback" .38 revolver at the same time (1970's). I bought one, shot it a lot, wish I'd kept it. It was the smoothest out-of-the-box revolver you could wish for. Someday I'll see one a show and pick it up.

09-23-2002, 05:31 PM	#5
hipowr Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE PA Posts: 76	I could never get used to the 19/66 and the muzzle light feel. That underbarrel lug on the 5/686 not only looks better, it adds just the right muzzle heft. I could never get into the Colt Revolver feel. The pulls i've felt never came close to the smooth solid feel of a S&W. I admit that's all personal preference. I think the best part of it all is to remember how we got started and let the new guys know that they should NEVER sell the first anything! later, AJ

12-09-2002, 09:25 PM	#7
hipowr Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE PA Posts: 76	Was playing around with the digicam, here's a shot of my nice ole 586. Back to the beginning for sure :>... later, AJ

12-14-2002, 04:43 PM	#8
rich Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 47	i have a 586-1 4", i was looking for a 66 4" and this came up and it was clean so i bought it and i've been glad ever since. i recommend eagle grips "classic" grip their website has pictures of it on our gun and it feels better than it looks i dont know if i prefer handling it or gawking at it or shooting it best, ok shooting it but my wife frowns on that in the house. happy shooting. -rich