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In the "J" frame category I believe the Mod. 60 is a product worthy of serious consideration as a "Classic."
As the first production stainless steel S&W handgun it initiated a material direction that has dominated the handgun world today. The Mod 60's success influenced the creation of the Mod 66, then the Mod 629, and the result today is the utilization of stainless steel throughout the S&W product lineup..
That amazing influence uniquely qualifies the little "J" frame Mod 60 for "Classic" status, IMHO. Its creation has changed the direction of modern handgun production more than any other firearm......
So, in addendum to my earlier post, I'd also nominate the Mod 60 to "Classic" status.
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Another vote for the M&P .38 Special
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Tough question. I have to go with the M&P/Model 10. Runners up would include the 36 and 19 due to their wide use in law enforcement circles, and the 29 due to it's Dirty Harry fame.
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All the .44's, but the Magnum is the pinnacle..
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I have to say the model 10.
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I am young to S&W ownership but I love my model 10-7,2" barrel followed by my model 17-4, 6" barrel - so nice to shoot at the range and I have equally as much enjoyment in cleaning them at the end of the day. I've got a 29-2, 8 3/8" barrel coming and can't wait to post my enjoyment with this piece.
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In the "J" frame category I believe the Mod. 60 is a product worthy of serious consideration as a "Classic."
As the first production stainless steel S&W handgun it initiated a material direction that has dominated the handgun world today. The Mod 60's success influenced the creation of the Mod 66, then the Mod 629, and the result today is the utilization of stainless steel throughout the S&W product lineup..
That amazing influence uniquely qualifies the little "J" frame Mod 60 for "Classic" status, IMHO. Its creation has changed the direction of modern handgun production more than any other firearm......
So, in addendum to my earlier post, I'd also nominate the Mod 60 to "Classic" status.
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Yep...meets the criteria!
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Another vote for the M&P .38 Special
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Love this photo, Bill!
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Oh yea...
model 10 4 inch heavy bull barrel. She looks like a muscle car -the Challanger you just can not beat it!
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Probably a 1917 ---- but Maybe this 17 no dash sorta fits the bill.
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Model 10 with standard barrel.
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Having been to a few other countries thanks to Uncle I got to see a lot of foreign cops walking their beats as well as some of the militaries. And I noticed a lot of old Smith M&Ps/model 10s on the job! So as far as I'm concerned that the CLASSIC Smith revolver!
As for the pinnacle: The Model 66 Combat Magnum does it for me. Dale
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In my opinion the model M&P and later the model 10 in it's various and sundry dash configurations is not the classic. It is the gun for the masses with millions and millions being made, making it the most common S&W out there. A great gun no doubt, but produced in too many numbers to be anything other than common place.
Saying a gun is a classic puts it in the class with the Colt SAA, the 1911, the pre-64 Winchester and the Winchester 94. The Luger, High Power and the flat top Blackhawks also come to mind. My idea of the classic S&W would be none other than the Registered Magnum and all the 357 offspring that followed in the line afterwards, up to and including the 27-2. Visually, none are more appealing than the shorter barrel models such as the 3 1/2, 4 and 5 inch guns.
There's a couple more that are worthy of honorable mention: The Triplelock, The 29, the 19 and the 57. I guess my opinion is the product of my experiences and the guns of my youth.
As a consulation, the entire line of S&W revolvers makes the brand "The Classic American Brand" in my humble opinion.
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My vote
I like the 657 3".
Feels good in my paws
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I have owned S&W revolvers from .22 to .44. The Hand Ejector, Model 10, M&P .38 is, in my opinion, the "classic" S&W revolver.
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Any "N" frame up until the "pinned & recessed" was removed
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I am in my mid 50's and have quite a few non-gun friends. One gun not mentioned much on this thread is the Model 36 Chief's special. But, to a lot of people the Chief is the quintessential Smith and Wesson, the one they think of first. Maybe it's because of the old cop shows and detective shows of the past decades. A lot of those guys carried the snubbies. Oh, and I like em.
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The Cadillac of S&W revolvers must be the Model 27, especially in 3 1/2" and 5" barrels. The checkering on the top strap is its crowning glory, the only of the S&Ws so adorned in factory standard get up.
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I would agree with the Model 10. Without the sales of the Model 10, SW could not produced the fine Model 29,27,57,19 and any other SW's.
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I've grown to love the combat models. They look and feel the best to me, especially
with smooth targets. This is my newest, an 18-3
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1. M&P .38 special
2..44 Hand Ejector
3.3.5 in Model 27
4.Model 29 no dash
Just my opinion and they are so close it's hard to decide.
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S&W's Most "Classic Revolver"
My apologies either my computer or the website is doubling my post and wont delete
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S&W's Most "Classic Revolver"
MAN...Thats a tough question to answer as posed !!!
The more I thought about it the more I kept adding models to my list,
Before I knew it I had a dozen models laid out.
There are classic models in every frame, caliber, and generation of S&W....BUT...The question eludes to choosing just 1.
Perhaps the question would have been easier if it asked:
Choose the most classic post war S&W in each J,K,L and N hand ejector frame.
I needed a concise idea of what Classic really meant.
The Encyclopedia says this:
"The word classic means something that is a perfect example of a particular style, something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality. It denotes a particular quality ....
products are named 'classic' to denote a long standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety.
After reading it almost got harder to answer ....
I am taking the easy approach and choosing a "Classic" in each frame.
They are as follows :
N frame: (A TIE BETWEEN) The 6" Model 29 and 3.5" Model 27.
L Frame: The 4" Model 586.
K Frame: (A TIE BETWEEN) The 4" Model 19 and 4" Model 10.
J Frame: The Model 60 and The Model 38 Airweight.
Rimfire: The Model 17 .
There I said my piece and counted to three.
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Model 15 4 inch - all the advantages of the Model 10 plus adjustable sights. Combat Masterpiece is an appropriate name.
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Let's put it this way: before there was Dirty Harry, there was Joe Friday.
M&P/10 snubbie for sure.
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"classic"...............
without a doubt, the M&P /model 10 in about any configuration, and as noted above, Dirty Harry brought the 44 magnum, to the rest of the world.
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When I think of a "classic" anything (car, shotgun, etc.), the words "first standard", "unique", "admired", "representative of a type", come to mind. In that sense, I would offer the S&W Safety Hammerless as a true classic. It was the first of a unique type. Was obviously admired by many as evidenced by the various attempts to copy the design. And when thinking about that type of handgun it was obviously the "standard" by which others were and are judged. It also represents a design that continues to be useful in a very unique way. Yep, I'd call it a classic.
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I'll add my 2 cents...the Combat Magnum (19 or 66) does it for me...it was the most significant "new production" revolver of the 20th Century - PERIOD...at least in terms of meaningful sales & effective use on the beat for LE...the Model 10 M&P was merely competition for Colt...the Model 19 set the new standard...
the Model 27 & 28's made their mark as well, but the Combat Magnum was the real draw for LEO's to S&W post WWII...and w/o LEO sales S&W wouldn't have become king of the revolvers...
no disrespect to the Model 29...it is a true classic...
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I think the M&P 4" is the classic S&W. My favorite S&W revolver is the K-38.
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I have to throw my vote to the model 15, as much as I like the model 10/M&P the 15 is everything the 10 is and more.
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I have to agree with the Model 10.
It is an elegant looking revolver, both in the standard and heavy barrel versions, and while its design changed and developed over the years, it never lost its functional integrity. And it just feels and handles better than anything else.
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If you want the absolute Classic, it's without any doubt the 4 inch M&P or later the model 10. If you want the pinnacle, IMO that would be the 3 1/2 inch RM or the later model 27.
Bingo!! We have a winner!!
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Yep, I agree.
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My dealer just got a M&P 'Airweight' in 4" blued that is mint. What a beautiful piece.
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