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What's your favorite K frame?
Many of us here probably own a large number of guns that are quite similar to each other. Well, I have a special fondness for the K frame 357s. They just seem to balance better that the L frames in my hand and I just prefer them. Also, I love target stocks.
So here is my favorite K frame; my 6" 66-2. Absolutely great shooters!
So, what your favorite K frame?
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That is easy for me, M19/66 2.5". Love them.
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I have always liked the early Model 66.
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I'm an N-frame kinda guy for any other caliber than a .22. Therefore, the K22 Model 17 is my chosen flavor and the answer to your query.
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My favorite K frame as well, a 6 inch 66-2. Very accurate and fun to shoot. Of course my collection of K frame K38's and K22's are a very close second and third!
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Many of us here probably own a large number of guns that are quite similar to each other. Well, I have a special fondness for the K frame 357s. They just seem to balance better that the L frames in my hand and I just prefer them. Also, I love target stocks.
So here is my favorite K frame; my 6" 66-2. Absolutely great shooters!
So, what your favorite K frame?
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Any of the early 66 no-dash or dash 1s in any barrel length... 
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My vote for K-frame is my model 65 3". In second place is a model 67.
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Mdl.10-5
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vrichard, superb bluing on that m10-5. Absolutely beautiful!
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66 no dash 2 1/2, and my (belive it or not) my 12-3 airweigt. can't pick one. guess the 66 would win for the .357 caliber.
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vrichard, superb bluing on that m10-5. Absolutely beautiful!
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I love all smith revolvers. But my favorite model is the mod.10 any or no dash 2" bbls. I love 38spl.only smith revolvers. Hell 38spl. has served this country very well for way over a hundred years.
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K22 and M15...
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That's a tough question, but if I had to choose just one, it would have to be my constant "traveling companion."
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The only one that edges its way over my 66-2 sometimes is my 12-2:
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10-5 with 3inch barrel. It balances so well in my hand with the BK grip adapter
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I don't shoot this one, but 5-inch Combat Magnums are my favorite. This one was shipped in 1965.
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I don't shoot this one, but 5-inch Combat Magnums are my favorite. This one was shipped in 1965.
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At the moment it's my M15 two inch.
It just seems better balanced than my M19 and M66 2.5 guns.
The difference is slight but there.
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Doc, I don't think that I have seen a more beautiful revolver ever!!! Bob
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Mine all time favorite is my 66-4 3", just perfect.
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2.5 inch 19 or 66...
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Its a tie between the K22 2nd Model and early "Pre" Model 19 Combat Magnum.
Both are not only unique but made in small enough quantites as to make them a rare find...... especially in high condition .
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I really like all K frames....especially the model 17, & 19.
But I also like model 13's, 48's, 10's...geeze I just like em' all !
My favorite lately is a 17-4 with the 3 T's.
If I could only have one......it would drive me crazy trying to decide
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P.S. The S&W model 63 no dash is a keeper too..........
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I only have two, a 13-3 4" and a 65-5 3", both recent purchases.
Here's the 13-3
I have to say, this is an accurate revolver! Feel is sweet and the balance and action are perfect.
Here's the 65-5
I'm having a bit of trouble with Hogue CS getting the anchor nut for the attaching stirrup. I bought these grips 20+ years back for another project and finally decided to use them here. These grips aren't relieved for the grip pin to remain in the grips, so the "other" stirrup is used and in this case, the nut with the smaller diameter threads. Seems I'm inconveniencing the CS girl, but I'll keep after it and report back.
As to how this 65 shoots, fuggeddaboutit! It's all that and a bag of nuts. This thing shoots true and with these grips the recoil is minimal and the control is spot on.
Why I waited for a K frame, I'll never know.
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Any K frame model that begins with a 6. 64, 65, 66, 67. Did I miss any?
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Currently, my 66 no dash 2.5.
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my 65-5 3 inch bull barrell is my fave shooter of everything ive shot
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Did I already meniton I like the M18/66 2.5"?
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It`s really hard to pick one. But I guess the 17-4 gets shot more than the others.
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Misinge2, you can't ask that question because we can't answer it without going crazy!!! you did that on purpose....
k22s, 19s, 66s, 64s, 10s, ...... the more you think about it the more you run in a circle....it is like a dog chasing his tale...
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The 2.5" ones...
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This one. 1905 early pre heat treated 4th change. This has to be the sweetest shooter I own. Also the coolest. Barrel has been shortened to just shy of 4 inches and the single and double action are slicker than a baby's behind. Shots point of aim up to 25 yards. Just don't get no better.
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That is a tough question.
But off of the top of my head. I would have to say that my model 67 gets the nod.
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Early Model 19/66 4 inch. Model 17 a close second.
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Any K-22 K-38, or maybe a 65... or a 66. Too many choices and not enough hands to hold 'em all.
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1966 14-2 Dayton with old diamond targets that I put on it.
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Don't know if this is my favorite, but it is a good one. 3T's K-32.
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M19-3 4"
Even with the "funky" plastic grips, it's probably the most comfortable to shoot & just feels natural in the hand.
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I like my 65 3" but my 66 2.5" gets much more use.
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