S&W Model 586
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The Smith and Wesson (S & W) Model 586, is a six shot double action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges, 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 for the .38 Special. The 586 has been available with 2-1/2 in. (64 mm); 3 in.; 4 in. (102 mm); 6 in. (153 mm); and 8-3/8" in. (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, Smith & Wesson developed its L-Frame line of .357 Magnums®: the Model 581, Model 586, Model 681 and Model 686. These Magnums® had a major effect on both law enforcement and sporting markets. In addition, these revolvers became the most popular revolvers ever made.
It was available in either blued or nickel-plated versions. A stainless steel version exists as the Model 686. Other variations, such as the Model 686+, chambered for 7 rounds are also available. In the late 1980's, Smith and Wesson discontinued production of all but a few blued revolvers, thus the model 686 and its variants are the only models currently produced.
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