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Looking at a used S&W 586...
McDAccountant
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It has an 8 3/8" barrel. My concerns are a cylinder release that is sometime tough to "release" and wondering how loose the the cylinder should be when its closed, seems to be a little bit of "play" when closed.
Its priced at $575.
Should I be worried with the issues above or should I lay down the cash and buy it?
Its priced at $575.
Should I be worried with the issues above or should I lay down the cash and buy it?
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Lots of reason the latch can be stiff, most are not good. Unless you know exactly what you are looking at I'd pass or get a pro to look it over. Even in new ones some are better fitted than others, if you know what to look for.
W.D.
Repeat for each charge hole in the cylinder.
Neal
Check the extractor rod, it should have left hand thread. If the extractor rod loosens, it will cause the cylinder to open stiffly.
W.D.
I don't know if 586 guns post-dated Smith's eventual correction of this problem.
If this the case, the cylinder release button should move easily, but the cylinder will tend to stick in place rather than easily opening when you push on it. After opening the cylinder a quick twist of the ejector rod should make the problem go away, at least temporarily until it unscrews again.
Fixing this issue (if present) is pretty easy. Put a dab of loctite on the cylinder rod screw threads and tighten it down.
In terms of rotational play in the cylinder when closed, all Smiths have some. That's normal.