Posted: 9/10/2006 1:06:07 PM EDT
One of you put the bug up my ass to take advantage of the CDNN sale on those model 65s. Unfortunately, greedy dealers got there first, buying 10-15 at a time to resell at their stores.  So there I was in the throes of wheelgun fever without a bargain to be had. So I looked around and came across this little number... a 4" 586 to be exact. I don't think I did so well on the price ($350) but I wasn't going to buy a Smith with a lawyer lock, EE, the paper, and the stores were bereft of .357 Smiths, I got to see/feel what I was buying on the spot, and instant gratification was fulfilled. That and I have a feeling older Smiths are or will have a price hike since the lock debacleSo here it is...  As you can see, I swapped the original small square wood grips for a set of Hogues. Aside from the comfort factor and the fact this will be not likely/often be CCW, those little grips bothered me in terms of aesthetics. They look perfect on a J-frame .38, but on the L frame, the weapon looked unbalanced and top-heavy.  As you can see, this was carried and carried often. Finish wear "decorates" the edges and corners of the barrel, barrel lug and cylinder. Many enjoy the look of honest wear although that wear spot in the middle of the barrel is a bit out of place and bothersome. How does it perform? Triggerpull is that of an old Smith: featherlight SA, moderate but smooth DA. Accuracy is the same. Ragged little holes. After carrying and training with a compact .45 over the years, this weapon feels like a toy. Recoil feels like a cheap, flyweight .22 auto to me with .38 special. Looks like I have a great dependable beater for range and field use. One question: Can anybody date this weapon for me? The serial number is AAE71xx. Thanks. |
I think you did good on the 586 though. I would have bought it.