All right hive,

here are the Smiths I have accumulated in my life so far, listed in order of approx age of mfg. My question is what do I need next. I primarily shoot my guns. I may put the old ones in a shadow box or something for display one day, but I mainly camp, hunt, shoot targets, etc..

1.) .38, M&P, Model of 1905, 1st change, 1908
2.) 32 Long Hand Ejector, 3rd Model, 1926
3.) .32-20 M&P, Model of 1905, 4th Change, 1920s
4.) .38 M&P, Model of 1905, 4th Change, late 1920s
5.) .38 S&W Victory
6.) Model 36, 1962, 1-7/8" bbl
7.) Model 27-2, 1977, 6" bbl
8.) Model 66-3, 1989, 2.5" bbl
9.) Model 13-3, early 90's, Nickel, 4" bbl

A buddy wants to part with his 1917 and .38/44 outdoorsman - both of which are in like new condition - so I expect to add them to the litter as well one day, there is no hurry on those

I am wanting a Model 49 or 649 humpback snub for pocket carry.

So which other smiths should I add? what is a classic every smithaholic has?

I would try and find a 57, 25, 58 if you want more modern stainless guns then a 625, 610 or 646

How can you survive without some form of K22 i.e. model 17,18,617
or at the very least a 34 or 617? I am afraid you are missing the boat.
My bad the 34 is a J-FRAME!

There definitely should be a .38/44 Heavy Duty in there, and a .38/44 Outdoorsman to keep it company.
After that a Combat Masterpiece and the aforementioned K-22.
Jim

model 10.......

__________________
SWCA#2208
KK4EMO

You have made it pretty far without a k-22.

I think anyone who seriously is into S&W revolvers needs at least one Model 10 or 15 and at least one Model 17, 617 or 18. There are so many choices I know it's tough but the model 10 is probably the most produced S&W in 38 special and if you want a adjustable sight model get a Model 15 or 67. I also think everyone needs a 22LR plinker and a Model 17,18 or 617 is a must as they are a ball to shoot and offer shooting skills honing for very little ammo cost.

You need at least one K-22.

I agree about the K-22. Everybody needs one, or two, or a dozen. You can satisfy this need either with a prewar gun (K-22 Outdoorsman, made during the 1930s) or with a postwar K-22 Masterpiece. (I ignore the K-22 Second Model, made only in 1940 and in limited numbers. Expensive!)

Masterpiece revolvers in general are fine revolvers. Consider a K-38 or K-32 (pricy!) in addition to the K-22.

I don't see any big bore guns there, though I recognize a 1917 may come your way some day. How about a classic .44 Special? Some models are expensive, but not all.

__________________
David Wilson

You need a "Dirty Harry" model 29 too.

__________________
Jim
Many K and N Frames

You must have a K-22, and really, how can you collect S&Ws and not have a 29?

__________________
Wayne
Torn & Frayed