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Old 11-24-2020, 11:50 PM
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But they did! not Smith & Wesson though. [...]
S&W did make one .22 LR N frame, a much discussed Registered Magnum that is in the SCSW and it's rumored they made a few .22 LR New Century or first model N frames. Some years ago a member replied that he had one of the original triple lock .22 LRs but did not post a picture.

Assuming it is accurate, I'd love to have a .22 LR conversion like yours.
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4” Model 65.

I wanted to say the Model 17 or 18, but the inclusion of “all around” means to me the need for more horsepower on occasion.

Disclaimer: I’ve never handled a 619 or 620 but maybe they could win my heart.
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It is not a good idea to disagree with our esteemed Attorney but I would have to say the model 65 Ladysmith would fit that description for myself.
I made a living disagreeing with attorneys, and I've done it all over America.

Once upon a time I'd have said a Model 19 4" but after I acquired a 3" 686+ I call that that the "everything you need, nothing you don't" revolver.

I actually thought I replied to this but I couldn't find the post so there....M686+ 3".

And I'll provide the picture.

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I read all the answers, and this has been fun.
So many choices to narrow to one.
My model 19 would surely be tops.
I'ts classic, it's sexy, with styling that pops.
But then I start thinking about forty fours.
They're accurate, versatile, who could want more.
But how can I omit the beautiful RM.
If ever you shoot one, you'll want to again.
The L frames have fans, but I am not one.
A search for a solution where we needed none.
So still I'm perplexed which one should I choose?
I know the answer, whichever I use.
When I need it to save me or to take some wild game.
I'll leave it to you all to decide which to name,
As the best of the best that Smith ever made.
For me it's plain, they all make the grade.

But my Model 19 will be the last to go.
Kurusu, who can't make two words rhyme to save his own skin, is slightly envious of you.

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S&W did make one .22 LR N frame, a much discussed Registered Magnum that is in the SCSW and it's rumored they made a few .22 LR New Century or first model N frames. Some years ago a member replied that he had one of the original triple lock .22 LRs but did not post a picture.

Assuming it is accurate, I'd love to have a .22 LR conversion like yours.
Yes you are right of course.

It is very accurate. Better than any 17 I tried, and they were very accurate.
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The 681. Everything you need-nothing you don't.
GAME ON!!!
Got one and I'm not giving it up .................. that said;in my "Burb of the
Burgh" my 3" 66 with Spegel Boot grips is more practical carry gun.

And I have to admit when out in Penn's Woods with a revolver I'm more likely to take my 686 4" round butt, no dash,Spegel extended Boot grips,carried in a Bianchi 111 Cyclone Cross-draw.... than the 681. I've had the 686 since 1986.... my 681 only about 15 years.

But I admire your good taste and profession.....
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Great question....
This will create quite a stir at the Thanksgiving dinner table tomorrow.
I do equate this to naming your favorite child ( or wife )

I have fam members and friends who swear by the old school 442, pictured on the left But they are heathens...The shrouded hammer makes it a simple conceal and it is down right a 101 level revolver, its a no brainier and it works...

OP - my answer is the 686 ( the handsome fellow on the right)
Its downright fun to shoot

bottom line - I much prefer the bottom feeders.
that how pops raised us and what we had available to shoot as lil' ones....
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Old 11-25-2020, 10:44 AM
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Wow...tough one.

For shooting at the range:

S&W 586-4 by swaficionado, on Flickr

For carrying and self defense:

S&W 13-3 by swaficionado, on Flickr

To look at:

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.... The .45 ACP is a great self defense round, but a bit lacking for hunting. That's why I picked the .44 Maggie Mt Gun (see post #93).
I agree. That's why I mentioned the .45 Super. It is as powerful as a .41 Mag, but with a larger diameter bullet. It should be adequate for anything we have in the East, even if the .44 Mag is preferable in the West.
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Another vote for Model 69, for Christmas I'd like one in blue; a guy can dream can't he....
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There's a seven shot 686 in the drawer next to my puter, but it's hard to make a decision with so many "favorites." Anything in .41 magnum is also nice.
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A 3inch 13 or 65.
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Take a stainless N frame, round butt the somanagun and put a 3 inch barrel on it. Chamber it for 45 Colt, you know the long one. Make a great all around carry gun. Most likely take care of business in the U.S. and be hand loaded for as needed
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....in addition to most of the above mentioned, I have to nominate a couple candidates....for the 3 9/16" 40/10mm S&W Model 610, and the 4" 8-shot 327 PC 38/357.
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At 2am when it's all on the line, the 4" 19/66 is the best police revolver ever made. I will go a step further and say it's the best police sidearm ever made.
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What do people have against adjustable sights?
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They are short-sighted.
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For the best all arrowned handgun is...., all the way!!!!... the trusted S&W Model 10 or Model 15 with 4" barrel!!!!....
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Model 10 no dash .38 4" heavy barrel. A hardware store police trade in when I bought it. Had it in the late 70's, shot anything through it, always accurate, sorry I don't own it today.
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A pretty strong argument could be made for the 686+ Mtn. Gun. It has the best features of a number of other models.

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I'm more of a vintage guy, but on basically the same page. I think the M19 and its stainless brother, the M66 are the finest.

No probable technical glitch here.
I agree 100%.
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I would have to say a S&W model 686-1 4inch barrel, a S&W model 28-2 4 inch barrel, and a S&W model 27-2 5 inch barrel. The reason I list the above Revolver is Because these 3 will take a study diet of the hot 357 Magnum loads. I have carried the 28-2 and 686-1 on duty. They also make a good club if you have to use them for that. Just my humble opinion.
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I've read the majority of answers.
And while I did not tabulate nor
keep a count on which models
were named, I do have a conclusion
to what is the best all around S&W
revolver:

It's every revolver Smith made in the
last 70 years.
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+1 on the 681:




Although an argument can be made for the CS1 too:




And the 60-10 should be considered when you factor in concealed carry:

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The criteria was “The finest all around revolver ever made by S&W.” That would be the 27-2 or earlier.
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I've read the majority of answers.
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It's every revolver Smith made in the
last 70 years.
Except the 340PD.
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A REAL CLOSE Second place to the 681!
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Deep down, we all know that it is the Model 28, but I suppose that it is necessary to discuss all the fakes and pretenders.
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Hmm, from a practical standpoint I'd opt for the 442/642, 640/640-1 J frames, Models 10, 13, 15, 19, 64, 65, 66 K frames, and the 58x and 68x L frames up to 4". I have a passion for the N frame, however, so any Mountain Gun or 4"-5" Model 27, 28, 29/629 gets an automatic thumbs up from me. For a formal barbeque or parade nothing beats a nickel 29 for show. For range and field I like my big .44's made in the mid-1990's (29-6, 629-4).
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The Model 29-5 MagnaClassic 7.5" produced in 1990.
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357 Magnum is greatest cartridge ever invented followed very closely by the .44 magnum.
So the best gun is a 357 magnum. My choice of versatility all around would be a model 66/19 4" or a 586/685 4". If I had to pick I would take the 66 over the 686.
A 4" 44 magnum mountain gun could also be considered as the champion too.
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3 inch model 65 or the 3 inch model 66 would be my vote.
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The s&w m65 is similar to a ruger Police Service six both 357 and slotted rear sight. I like my magnums on the heavy side.

In ‘74 I started off with 357 magnums. Over a decade ago I’m back where I started with 357 magnums.
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Another vote for a4” or 3” 686. I have and like K frames but for an all around do it all Smith, I prefer an L frame.

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All of mine. If they were not . They would be gone. Different ones for different task.
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I'd have to go with the M 28.
My first thought too - unless the standard of 'finest all-around' is meant to include possible use in the fields and boonies, or along the river banks of Alaska, where the big bears roam.

Then, for me, it would be the S&W M&P Model 58 in .41 Magnum, ... 'loaded for bear,' of course.

For personal or home defense, the cartridge's milder 'police load' is fully capable of handling the 2-legged predators who prowl the urban zones, thus making the 4" M58 a truly versatile 'all-around' wheelgun.
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For me it comes down to two contenders: the 4" Model 19 and the 6-1/2" Model 29. IMO, no other revolvers have better weightointability ratios.
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My 1st runner up..... My Model 58.

Easy to shoot. Lethal and fun.
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Highway Patrolman is a great gun but open it up to a 4" model 24-3 in 44 Special is my pet carry piece, Just put the 27-2 3.5' up to keep in the shape it is in for my Grand rugrats.
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Using the term “finest” means the Registered Magnum is the only answer and all of the other answers might fit the term “favorite” but not “finest.”
While I don't disagree (I adore my pre-war magnums), I would have to note that another contender may be the New Model 3. It positively oozes "fine", in a way that's impossible to describe to anyone who hasn't handled a high condition example, or better yet, fired one.
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Nothing matches the 686-4 seven shooter 4" barrel. Solid, tough, thick forcing cone and will last several life times. The Model 65 is vey close to it.





and no I do not have the 686-4 seven shooter in 4" barrel, but it is the Holy Grail in handguns.
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I will not part with either of my Model 65s....65LS and 65-6, both in 3".
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I'd have to go with my non-dash 686 4" to qualify for this forum.
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