The 'Best' revolver ever produced by Smith and Wesson. My opinion. Hmmm.
The 357 Magnum,built on the N frame. Pre war preferred, but any post war right into the model numbered 27s,
and -2 versions. I have yet to see one that suffered as a matter of lack of quality control.
Granted, they did not sustain the company as the M.&P. did. But we're just discussing 'Best".
It's no coincidence for me that there are 9 of varying configurations in the collection spanning the years
1936 to 1989.
Then , any 4" N frame in a major caliber will do. The N frame set Smith apart from all the competition.
My .02$ Regards ,,,,AlleN-Frame