Smith & Wesson Model 586

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Smith & Wesson Model 586 by Smith & Wesson

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Produced 1981–1999 · 2012–present
Variants 586-(1 through 8) · 686 (stainless steel)
Cartridge .357 Magnum · .38 Special
Action Double action and single action
Feed 6-round or 7-round cylinder

Data from Smith & Wesson Model 586 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — Author: Dustin Suchter, Dsuchter at en.wikipedia.

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