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Has to be my model 10 HB, don't remember the dash number. Picked it up after I retired and moved down here in Louisiana. Had to go back to NYC for a hearing and had called a dealer from whom I bought many firearms years back. Asked if he had any HB model 10's and he starts laughing. Told me he had a rather large cardboard box full. Picked up a copy of my dealers FFL down here and went to his store and was shown the box. Take your pick $100. Found a nice one paid him the $100, shipping and gave him the FFL. Made it here before I did. 20 some odd years ago and still shoot it every now and then. Frank
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Beautiful ! I especially like the one in the second row, fifth from the right  
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A model 10-10 and 10-14 are my only S&W revolvers. The model 10-10 NY DC trade in is my favorite of the two. I like my Rugers but there's something special about these model 10s.
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Which S&W is your favorite?
"Of all the S&W revolvers that you own...or want to own
...which one is your very best favorite?"
I like all my S&W's, don't really have a Favorite.
All my Guns were heavily thought about and
purchased carefully. None were a "knee jerk
reaction" to buy.
Sorry, you probably wanted a more definitive
answer, but I like all mine.
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These two are mine by far a 27-5 and a 19-3. 
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681 No Dash. I shoot it better than any other handgun I own.
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There can only be one Choice! I willingly accept S&W's own "choice", as my own. They chose the Mod. 27, as their "Top Of The Line" firearm. They offered the most embellishments, the most options, such as barrel lengths, grips, etc. They then topped it off with their their finest finish, to make it the finest firearm, that they ever offered, before or since. Now, I'd like to offer my own 2¢ opinion, and rate the Mod. 27 as the finest revolver ever made by anyone! Her is a picture of my absolute favorite, a Mod. 27, with a 3.5" bbl. Thanks for sharing.
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There can only be one Choice! I willingly accept S&W's own "choice", as my own. They chose the Mod. 27, as their "Top Of The Line" firearm. They offered the most embellishments, the most options, such as barrel lengths, grips, etc. They then topped it off with their their finest finish, to make it the finest firearm, that they ever offered, before or since. Now, I'd like to offer my own 2¢ opinion, and rate the Mod. 27 as the finest revolver ever made by anyone! Her is a picture of my absolute favorite, a Mod. 27, with a 3.5" bbl. Thanks for sharing.
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I know the 27 is a top tier firearm, but N frames just don’t feel right to me. I just bought an extremely nice 28-2 for a good price, just because I figured I should get an N Frame. But it doesn’t feel right to me like the K frame or L frames do.
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3 inch Model 65, just about perfect.
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Whichever one is in my hand at the moment!
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Near impossible to decide....
These two are neck-n-neck.
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My favorite S&W is my .38/44 Outdoorsman. Built in 1951 and it's the 6.5" target version in .38 Special.
That's a factory parts dept. spare barrel and cylinder. No idea why the owner ordered them as spares? There's nothing wrong with the originals on the gun.
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My favorite is the S&W Performance Center 640-1 .357 Carry Comp in a Matt Del fatti holster. This is concealed carry perfection
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My grail gun(s)!
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My favourite (how we spell it) at the moment would have to be this 686-1 I picked up earlier in the year. I plan on using it later in the month to shot our 25 yard Service Match (a form of PPC) Club Championship. Sighted her in the other day on the barricades standing. (Photograph taken by my dealer).
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difficult to answer. But if I would be forced to let them (625-4 5", 27-3 4", 624 4") all go except one, I guess I would keep this 27-2 5"
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My 625 in .45ACP is one of my favorites, along with my Lew Horton 610:
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If I could only keep one it would be the 686 no dash 4" bought used mid 80s.
The most fun is the model 63 3" about a year old now.
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As some have previously posted, its virtually impossible to name one so I will attempt to by this method:
in descending order...
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... oh for heavens sake...ugggghhhhh
For me it would have to be my 19-8 4". It is a fantastic shooter, smooth as silk, no creep, accurate and it was a gift from my sister. It is not for sale or trade.... ever.
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Hard to pick just one for sure.
I really like this m27 and haven't even shot it yet. LOL
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I know the 27 is a top tier firearm, but N frames just don’t feel right to me. I just bought an extremely nice 28-2 for a good price, just because I figured I should get an N Frame. But it doesn’t feel right to me like the K frame or L frames do.
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I appreciate your honesty, about the S&W N frame revolvers, not suiting your feelings, and needs, as the S&W K Frame Revolvers. So many shooters, accept other shooter's choices, of firearms, with no consideration of their own feelings, and needs. One is a fool, and will never prefect a good shooting style of their own, following that foolish practice. You are heading in the right direction. Good Fortune.
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627-2 Lew Horton Hunter. Sick gun, shoots amazing! Just don’t know what else to do with it but shoot it a little, admire it a lot, and have that special satisfaction that it’s mine. Enough said!
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My 4" model 34, 22 Kit Gun is my favorite. By far, it gets used the most. I've got prettier ones but the 34 probably gets shot more than all the others combined.
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627-2 Lew Horton Hunter. Sick gun, shoots amazing! Just don’t know what else to do with it but shoot it a little, admire it a lot, and have that special satisfaction that it’s mine. Enough said!
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My 625-1988, 5 inch in 45 colt tutone. Could not find a 625 in Colt, even talked to custom shop and they would not build it so I found a cylinder, built it myself. The most accurate and smoothest revolver I have. All the work was at the kitchen table. Have come a long way in equipment since then. 
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If I could only have one it would be my 17-2 since I shoot this the most by far. If I could have two then I would add my 649-2 which I carry daily. Three would add the 686; four would add my 63 and five would add my 28-2. And that's all folks.
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if I can only pick just one it would have to be the 1977 model 58.
I am debating out loud: The 5'' 29-6 can play as does the 29-6 w Leupold. Then I can't deny mention to the 657 no dash. Secretly my 1977 model 10-8 is my clear favorite (in competition shooting anyway).
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Have to agree with Jaymo. The 586 with 4" would be #1 in my book. Performs better than the Python IMO.
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I would say the J frame since that is the only S&W revolver I have ever owned. Just like the versatility of being able to hide them like skittles.
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You know after some deep thought I think this may be my real favorite.
Yes its a vented rib, just like a Python, almost similar, somewhat the same, almost quality. Its made of Zamac, a zinc alloy, with a steel, maybe, cylinder and a steel, here we are again, lined barrel. I did a trigger job on it and its pretty good, really! Inside is a zillion parts, which acts like a Rube Goldberg machine, Google it. I think it was 89.00 in the 80s. Its quite accurate, sight picture is good, with an adjustable screw adjustable slide and no elevation. You pull the cylinder pin forward to swing out cylinder. The cylinder is has a recessed rim to contain the enormous power of this cartridge. Cylinder gap is .005 and has a square wide target hammer, just like, I have no idea. The grips are modified Houge k frames, nothing but the best for this baby. I did have to fill in the top of the grip with brown Acraglass and drill a new screw hole, also filled in with Acraglass, I only use quality products otherwise it would diminish the total value package. So this is the total package that holds my high esteem. Triple lock, registered got nothing on this Baby. Ok now I have to go delude my self on my self esteem for writing this. And this only one of the many varied Quality arms I am holding instead of a 401. 
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Like others have already stated, "tough to choose one".
I would have to go with my 4" 29-4.
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This one travels wherever I go....
So I guess this is my favorite....
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Dodging the "impossible" question here. 
I'll just show my first S & Wesson revolver ever.
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