Jan 29, 2018 - My first post, so take it easy on me. Welcome to the Forum! Ask all the questions you want. Most people here are friendly and helpful. Every now and then I find a gun that is by itself worth a write up because it stands out to me as unique within its respective segment or class. I recently traded for this Smith & Wesson 581 4' Barrel.357 Magnum Revolver. S&W no longer makes the 581 'Distinguished Service Magnum' (though they continue to make the more common 586 'Combat Magnum') so I am very excited about the acquisition. The 581/586 were first produced in 1980/1 depending who you ask, more info available here at Wikipedia: This particular example is either new/never fired or like new with minimal use and came with original grips, the box, cleaning tools, manual, and all the paperwork. I think the 581 is particularly attractive due to a few particular features primarily the full length under-barrel lug (similar to a Python). I hope everyone enjoys the photos though the lighting wasn't good in the pictures 'in box' for the iPhone camera so the coloring of the grip looks lighter but the others seem true to life. ![]() I also took some photos side by side with my 1987 S&W Model 10 which is a more familiar model for most and the descendant of the classic 'M&P' or 'Pre-Model-10' revolvers. Very similar other than the under-lug, grip size, and the fact that the Model 10 is chambered in.38 compared with.357 Magnum. I found a fun little quote on the 581 from IMFDB: 'The Smith & Wesson Model 581, also knows as the 'Distinguished Service Magnum', is the rarer brother of the Smith & Wesson Model 586 'Distinguished Combat Magnum', featuring non adjustable fixed sights. A stainless steel version was also produced as the Smith & Wesson Model 681.' Side By Side with Model 10. Download windows 7 gamer edition x64 single link. 586-7 Revolver with 7-round capacity and factory wood grips and hammer lock Type Place of origin United States Production history Manufacturer Produced 1981-1999, 2012-present Variants • Model 686 () • Model 686+ (stainless, 7 round) Specifications length • 2½ in (64mm) • 3 in (76mm) • 4 in (102mm) • 6 in (153mm) • 8⅜ in (214 mm) • • • Feed system 6 Sights Adjustable rear The Smith & Wesson Model 586, is a six- or seven-shot double-action chambered for the. The 586 is the adjustable sight companion revolver to the fixed sight. It is essentially the same weapon as the, the 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish, while the 686 has a stainless steel construction. ![]() Contents • • • • Description [ ] In addition to being able to chamber and fire, the 586 will chamber and fire as well as.38 Special+P, as the.357 Magnum was developed from the.38 Special. The magnum case is slightly longer (0.1 in) to prevent magnum rounds from being chambered and fired in handguns chambered only for the.38 Special. The 586 has been available with 2½ in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, and 8⅜' in (64, 76, 102, 153, and 214 mm) barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special order from S & W's Performance Center custom shop, or acquired from or built by after-market gunsmiths. The Model 586 uses S & W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K-Frame sized grip mated to a larger diameter cylinder. During the 1980s, developed its L-Frame line of: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681. The Model 581 had a fixed notch type rear sight, whereas the 586 used a target style adjustable rear sight. These handguns had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. The 586 was introduced in 1980 and the 581 was discontinued in 1988. The barrel has a twist rate of 1/18.75 for the 158gr. According to and Richard Nahas in their book Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson; 3rd Edition (Gun Digest Books, Iola WI. 2006) The K-frame.357 magnum revolvers became immensely popular as police revolvers. However some felt that extensive firing of full power.357 ammunition in the relatively light framed guns was wearing on both gun and shooter. There appeared to be a demand for a.357 that handled like a K frame but offered the heft and durability of an N frame. The L frame was introduced as this compromise size, with design input from Roy Jinks (official S&W company historian), and quickly established itself in the law enforcement and hunting markets. L frames also generally feature a full-length under-barrel lug, which adds recoil-absorbing weight to the gun. It was manufactured in either blue or -plated versions. A version exists as the Model 686. Other variations, such as the Model 686+, chambered for 7 rounds, are available. In the late 1990s, Smith & Wesson discontinued production of all but a few blued revolvers, thus the Model 686 and its variants are the only models currently produced. On March 13, 2000 Smith and Wesson, in an agreement with the Clinton Administration, made internal changes to their revolver line including the 586. One change was the addition of an internal hammer locking mechanism. To lock the hammer, a key included with the revolver would be inserted on the left side of the revolver just above the cylinder release button.
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