[Abby'sDad]

Been waiting, haggling, trying to get them to drop the price a tad (which I did) but still a little high, but I felt it worth it. $600 for a 586 no dash with box BUT with Pachmayrs and not the original grips but still a nice 6" 357 to go with my 4" 66-2 and my 2.5" 19-3

 

[1av8r]

I could live with that deal. Can’t wait for pictures.

 

[msharley]

Hey AD,

Ya'll gonna LOVE IT!

Later, Mark

 

[ikarus1]

You got a deal. I paid $675 and tax for a nearly mint no dash 586 with no box and Pachmayrs

 

[Blackcloud2]

You don't see them all that often round these parts, so for that price and condition, it's not a bad deal in my opinion. It's a shame you don't have the original stocks, but much like getting a divorce, you can usually find a suitable replacement! Seriously though, Pachs are great for shooting, don't toss them if you do find wooden shoes!

 

[Sprintcar fan]

That would have been a steal in my area. Congrats on that deal. JA

 

[Abby'sDad]

I could live with that deal. Can’t wait for pictures.

Yep I need to tale some pics - not just for you guys but for insurance purposes as well................

 

[cp1969]

Congratulations! I've had a 6" for a long time. I replaced the factory grips with Hogue mono grips. I like them so well on that gun that I tried them on other guns but was disappointed in all except the 586. It's easily the most accurate handgun I've had.

 

[Abby'sDad]

DID you use handloads? I prefer 158 SWC and have Bullseye, TiteGroup, Universal, 231 and Power Pistol

 

[jonesy814]

$600 was about the average price for a 586 around here....pre-pandemic, which makes it a darn good price today.

 

[cp1969]

DID you use handloads? I prefer 158 SWC and have Bullseye, TiteGroup, Universal, 231 and Power Pistol

Yes. I think I only put one box of Federal 158 gr JSP through it.

Best cast bullet is RCBS 150 grain SWC. 13.5 gr 2400, WWSPP (not magnum). Shoots better than 357429 in my gun. Not a full power load but very accurate even at 100+ yards. I have had people ask to buy my gun after shooting it at 100 yards. All the cast bullets I've used were cast by me. I doubt it will perform as well with commercial cast bullets but I've been wrong before.

Best jacketed bullet is 125 gr Sierra JHP. 9.0 Unique, WWSPP (not magnum) This load is over max in the manuals. But not in my gun. Loud but hardly any recoil and very accurate at ranges under 50 yards (never shot it at longer ranges). I've also used the 140 grain Sierra JHP with a little less powder but I can't remember the charge.

I don't have much variety in loads because I found good loads so quickly I never looked any further.

 

[Curt360]

Congrats on a nice score. A 586 for $600 is a bargain especially in todays market.

 

[jeepnut]

Great addition to you 357 family. I ave used titegroup for usually my 38 special loads. I load a 148gr Berrys plated DEWC with 5 grains Unigue and is extremely accurate out to 75 yards (never tried any further. As far as 158 gr I like BE-86 (do not remember recipe as been a few years. Have a 160 grain Lead Kieth style bullet that use the 2400 with and it is very accurate. Good luck working up your favorite loads.

 

[mrerick]

My first S&W revolver was a 586 that had been converted into a "Pinto" (with a stainless barrel and cylinder).

You did very well on your deal.

 

[Forester]

ThTs a good buy, IMO. Nice find.


Lost in the woods... Hopefully.

 

[JOG]

I would pay that for a 586! That's the next Smith that I want. Good luck with your new 568.

 

[Mac23]

All 686's for me at this point (mostly because that's what I found first). You did real well on that buy.