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Are the same sans finish? It appears that the 586 is the blued version, whilst the 686 is stainless. Is that correct?
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586=Blue
686=Stainless
A S&W model number beginning with "6" generally denotes stainless construction.
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Thats what I thought, but I was not sure. Thanks!
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Are the same sans finish? It appears that the 586 is the blued version, whilst the 686 is stainless. Is that correct? I've owned one or two blued and three or four stainless versions as well as at least one fixed sight version of the L frame. IMO they are the best .357 made with the stainless adjustable sighted 686 the absolute top.
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Some of the new stainless ones are offered in 7 shot models.
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The 7 shot models are designated 686-Plus I believe.
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They are. I had one in college, the 7 shoot, 6". I loved that pistol, ebbed up trading it off for a Wetherby shotgun i couldn't live with out. I think i will own a 586 4" in the future. I've got a few pistols, just not a revolver.
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I love the new 596 Classic S&W just re-introduced. from what I've read, it is rifle accurate.
There are a few on Gunbroker $700.00 range and worth it!
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I have a older 586 4" smooth as butter and verry accurate.
this one will be passed down, its going no where.
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Are the same sans finish? It appears that the 586 is the blued version, whilst the 686 is stainless. Is that correct? I've owned one or two blued and three or four stainless versions as well as at least one fixed sight version of the L frame. IMO they are the best .357 made with the stainless adjustable sighted 686 the absolute top. Have you ever fondled a Python?? 
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I have a older 586 4" smooth as butter and verry accurate.
this one will be passed down, its going no where. I've got a no dash 4" 586 that ain't going anywhere either. I love that thing.
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Are the same sans finish? It appears that the 586 is the blued version, whilst the 686 is stainless. Is that correct? I've owned one or two blued and three or four stainless versions as well as at least one fixed sight version of the L frame. IMO they are the best .357 made with the stainless adjustable sighted 686 the absolute top. Have you ever fondled a Python?? Yes, have owned several, and while they are beautifully made and usually very accurate, I much prefer the feel of the S&W. I also like the fact that the ejector rod acts as a forward lock on the S&W design, but that's admittedly getting a bit academic. My 686 is as accurate as the Pythons I've had, FWIW.
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Mine is also a 586 no dash,That I talked my gun smith friend out of.I'd say its about 95%.
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