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The one I own: My 1970 6" 28-2.
The one I want to own: a 5" 27-2...
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My 3" model 66-2....or my 2.5" model 66-1 or my 4" model 66 no dash.
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My current favorite is my 686+ Deluxe. Just picked up a few weeks ago.
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It's tough to choose, but of those that I currently own it has to be my Pre-27 made in 1954.
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It's tough to choose, but of those that I currently own it has to be my Pre-27 made in 1954.
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It is difficult to choose between them.
M&P 340 is one of my choices.
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Mine is a 4” Model 66 from 1973.
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S&W 69 .44 Mag.I love shooting .44 special rounds in it.
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Mine would be my 1984 model 60. Still going strong and lookin good.
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I have been exposed to the theory that the Model 27-2 was the best revolver ever manufactured, which is no slight to Python aficionados. I'd buy one in a second were I able.
However, The 2" Chief -36 or 60- is my favorite revolver.
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My 4" 66 bought new in 1980
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It is similar to asking which grandchild do you like most. Right now for me one of these. 686, R8, 340PD, 28, 586. My starter set.
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FROM A SMALL SAMPLE SIZE???
Only 4 different models and there's a + for each one. VERY fond of my 640 & 681 ND's, & 617-6 but the common/not expensive 4" 10-6 HB floats my boat MAYBE more than the rest???
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Beat revolver
All a round for me would have to be the mod 19-4 blue. It was issued to me to replace the mod 28 that I got out of the DPS academy. The 28 was nice but heavy. It was issued in 1984. I think around 87 or 88. I got issued the mod 19!!.. oh was it sweet. My next issue was the p220 sig. I bought the sig at retirement and was not offered to buy the 19.
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All a round for me would have to be the mod 19-4 blue. [...] My next issue was the p220 sig. I bought the sig at retirement and was not offered to buy the 19.
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Thank you. Yes I have been looking for one like it however they are high. I might buy one one day.
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So many to choose from but I think it would be my 5 screw 44 Magnum but only because I have not been able to buy a blued 3 inch barreled Model 19-2
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My n frames. Having n frames in different calibers allows me to shoot with the same feel of each revolver. I did work the actions so there pretty much the same feel.
Favorite s&w n frame is the m58. 41 mag.
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All of them?
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Everybody likes their Smith better than a Python except the Python owners.
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We had a 6" Python from the 80's back in the 90's... It was nice, well made, fitted well and accurate. That said, I'll take a 3' or 4" "N" frame pre-lock Smith any day of the week!
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SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM
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My Revolving Rifle serial number 1, owned by Joseph Wesson. I'm the 5th owner.
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We had a 6" Python from the 80's back in the 90's... It was nice, well made, fitted well and accurate. That said, I'll take a 3' or 4" "N" frame pre-lock Smith any day of the week!
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S & W Model 12 Airweight
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M29 3"
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Currently I'm enamored with my nickel model 49, but my 65-3 is right up there too! 
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In looking back on old posts, the 6" nickeled Mod. 27, that you posted a picture of in post #21 of this thread, and still have, looks to be a sister of one that I purchased from a bank guard, in 1980. The guard had purchased this 27, for his wife. after one shot, she stated that it kicked like a mule, and wanted nothing more to do with it. the bank guard offered it to me for $275.00, including Wood case, all tools, and papers. I bought it, and still have it. It is the only nickeled modern S&W, that I own. It looks to be in the same age bracket, that yours is in. it is ser. #N49518x, and it looks like it and yours could be "sisters". Here's a picture of mne
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...I did sell my first smith and Wesson revolver recently. It was a 4" model 66. Because I told myself, I was never gonna shoot it again.
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It goes by many names .38 Hand Ejector, Model of 1900, Military and Police, Victory, M10 (and really M64). THE quintessential handgun. Obviously in .38 S&W Special.
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586, without a doubt.
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I only like s&w k & n frames. My first preferences were the ruger s/s and RedHawks. My Python I regret selling.
That little s&w k22 I purchased for the grandson really showed me how good the s&w are.
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Birdgun;
In looking back on old posts, the 6" nickeled Mod. 27, that you posted a picture of in post #21 of this thread, and still have, looks to be a sister of one that I purchased from a bank guard, in 1980. The guard had purchased this 27, for his wife. after one shot, she stated that it kicked like a mule, and wanted nothing more to do with it. the bank guard offered it to me for $275.00, including Wood case, all tools, and papers. I bought it, and still have it. It is the only nickeled modern S&W, that I own. It looks to be in the same age bracket, that yours is in. it is ser. #N49518x, and it looks like it and yours could be "sisters". Here's a picture of mne
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Chubbo, the Model 27 in Post #21 belongs to colt_saa. I must admit, it's a beauty.
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Of all the S&W revolvers that you own...or want to own...which one is your very best favorite?
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I have two. My 625-6 .45 Colt "Mountain Gun" (which I carry) and the 1977 cased 29-2 .44 Mag. I inherited from my Dad.
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I tried, really I tried, all I can come up with as a “favorite” is the one I’m going to shoot next.
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I asked the same question on another website. You see the responses over there also.
What is your favorite Smith and Wesson revolver? - AR15.COM
I agree that it's a really hard question to answer. I've not shot enough to make an informed decision. And the two I have are so opposite, one being a 6" K frame and the other being a J frame, that they are hard to pick one over the other.
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My vintage 1942 Victory is my favorite, as well. But I recently bought a seriously used shooter 10-6 that, not surprisingly, I like almost as well.
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My M69 2.75" 44 magnum/special!
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Is it OK if I change my mind?? My 1978 M28-2.
I put the Pachmayr stocks back on yesterday and held it in my hands once again.
This one goes back a long ways and holds massive sentimental value to me.
I've shot this one 1000s times more than any other gun. It just "fits" perfectly.
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Still trying to figure it out between my 686+ Talo 3", a like new Model 65-3 4", and a smooth Model 13-3 4". Have to go reload some brass now.
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My M-686 (No Dash) 4" that I bought new in the early 80's is my most beloved. Oddly enough, my 2" model 64-4 beats out my other 686's as my 2nd favorite.
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Here's a better cleaned up pic: 686 Smooth Cylinder 5" with Target Grips
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