Which model S&W revolvers are MUST HAVES?

[frogger]

I have gotten bit by the bug to want to start collecting S&W Revolvers. I've always been into short to medium length barrels and prefer stainless to blued. Also, I HATE the IL.

Currently, I have a No Lock 642 and a 2.5" 686-4. I do plan to add a 4" 617 in the future and I'd love a 3 - 4" 629. I also have a sentimental reason to want a 6" 657 (I think that is the model #, it's the N Frame .41 Magnum) at some point.

What models do you guys consider MUST HAVES for a good S&W wheel gun collection?

 

[pred]

Models
36
10
17
19
27 or 28
29 or 629
And then all the numbers in between!

 

[borntoraisehogs]

17,19,27,57,29 . 15 is one of the best buys since ,shooting mags is not always what everyone wants to do a lot or even needs .

 

[peyton]

Also this depends how much money you have??? I am in my 50's and have the disposable income to acquire them. In my 20's I was busy spending all my money on raising the kids!!!

 

[manny25]

617 610 625 60

 

[Penquin]

Even though I don't shoot .357's through it much, there is just something about the balance and feel of the M66 in 4". PEN

 

[rollin_hot]

My must have

A 625 in 3".

 

[CapnHawk]

I prefer blue over stainless. My choices, based on my bias, would be as follows:

Model 10
Model 19
Model 23
Model 27/28
Model 29
Model 36
Model 38
Model 58
Model 544
Model 547

 

[DougDubya1970]

I'd be delighted with a Model 15 in all its barrel lengths. Throw in the Model 14 as well.

I also like the 686... and I dare to call it "Smython."

 

[NE450No2]

The ones I use the most are a 38 Bodyguard, I have had this gun for over 35 years... I carry it daily...

A 4" 44 Mag I have had a Mod 29 for over 35 years, but I carry a newer Mountain Gun quite a bit.... Whenever I am in the field....

And a 325 with the IL removed... As I am also a 1911 45 ACP user as well, this little light weight 45ACP revolver is very handy....
It is under my pillow EVERY night...

I would want a 6 or a 6.5" 44 Mag for a hunting field gun as well...

 

[Larf]

Must have a 686 and a 629, pretty obvious.

 

[18DAI]

Model 10, pencil barrel or heavy barrel.

Model 19, nuff said.

Model 66, preferably a 3". 2.5" will suffice.

At least one Performance Center revolver, pre lock of course. Regards 18DAI.

 

[pred]

Model 10, pencil barrel or heavy barrel.

Model 19, nuff said.

Model 66, preferably a 3". 2.5" will suffice.

At least one Performance Center revolver, pre lock of course. Regards 18DAI.

BUT everyone NEEDS a .22 revolver as well!!!!
Peter

 

[44wheelman]

67, 610, 627, 625, 547, & 58, & 460

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

My collection started off small, I had a 4" 63 for dogs years and then I bought a 629-4 mountain gun cause I liked the contour of the barrel. In between I bought and traded just about everything from 27's to 520's to 66's to diamondback-whatever floated my boat at the time.. I then decided I wanted a 4" barrel in all frame sizes and wound up with a 686-4 and a 617-4 both in 4" length. I had 4 stainless 4" barreled S&W's in each frame size-thought this is cool I have a nice representative collection that is also very practical. I was at just these four handguns (well plus the Berretta but tat doesn't count).
Well, things happen
Let's just say that I have a bunch more than I need or can shoot right now.

 

[617fan]

Since you prefer stainless and 4" barrels; I would start searching for a 617, and Mountain guns in of each "4" calibers. You will have plenty of company as even for shooter grades the 617 and Mountain guns seem to be in high demand right now.

 

[lanceman193]

60,63,638 or 642,649,650,60-10 3 inch(adj sight .357),940,66,617,686,696,624,625,629.The 66 probably should be a -1pinned and recessed,unless it's a 3 inch, and either or both the 624 and 625 should be 3 inches.The 940 should be a dash 1 and the 696 a no dash.All pre-lock of course !

 

[roaddog28]

My wish list included a 66,686 and a N frame revolver. I just completed the list with a 66-4 4", 686-3 4" and a 28-2 4" revolver. I like 357 magnums and I actually shoot 357s and not just 38 specials. I do have a model 10-14 4 inch and a old combat masterpiece 4 inch. I would say all of those revolvers on the above list plus maybe a model 57 and a model 629. I would think that would just about cover medium to large frame revolvers. I am not a small frame revolver person.

Good luck

roaddog28

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Start reading and fine the ones that the least was made and shop for them, then if you find one better than you have buy it and sell the other. There is alot of S&W guns out there that people don't know what they have and willing to sale, I have got many 900 buck guns for 500 bucks. People buy them and don't know what they have. I don't try to beat them down, I pay them what they want and go from there. If I buy a 900 buck gun for sale and they want 500 for it I will give them 600 for it then sale it for 850 to 900. Collecting is fun, but don't rip someone to do it. Just a old mans 2 cents.

 

[4inch357]

For me the 19 & 27 are my favorites; however I'd put the 25, 57, and 29 on the as well.