Redlegvzv
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Isn't that basically what the Ruger Redhawk is?
Best S&W ever build
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Isn't that basically what the Ruger Redhawk is?
05CarbonDRZ
Member
This subject has been debated to death.With that said my vote is for the 3" M65,Stainless,fixed sights,round butt,full ejector,.357mag everything you need nothing you don't.
The gentleman from Wyoming nailed it ! 
Jerry
Jerry
The Best S&W Revolver Ever?!
In rimfire:
The tank:
Multiple tens of thousands of rounds, often put out at ludricrous rates of speed, and still perfectly timed. No repairs, tweaks or mods except the grips aren't the ones with which it was shipped and a spot of white paint on the front sight was added.
In centerfire?
I'm still deciding! But this one is in the running. (29-5 6" AFS export proofed):
In rimfire:
The tank:
Multiple tens of thousands of rounds, often put out at ludricrous rates of speed, and still perfectly timed. No repairs, tweaks or mods except the grips aren't the ones with which it was shipped and a spot of white paint on the front sight was added.
In centerfire?
I'm still deciding! But this one is in the running. (29-5 6" AFS export proofed):
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buck460XVR
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The one that goes BANG when you need it to. All else is opinion...
^^^This. If there was any best ONE gun, why would they make so many? Or better yet, why would most of us have so many different ones?
M3Stuart
Member
Oooooooohhhh, AAaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh, IMPRESSIVE!
Snapping Twig
Member
Haven't found a 4" 27-2 yet, so of what I have at hand my vote for best of the breed goes to...
696 ND
65-5 Ladysmith
624 ND
696 ND
65-5 Ladysmith
624 ND
66Park
Member
Milt Sparks holster and VZ Grips.
05CarbonDRZ
Member
Pre-war N and K frames.
These are the best carry guns,Really? When is the last time you concealed carried a 6" pre war K or N frame?
Dave T
Member
The fact that a 696 is the best carry gun the OP has ever had sure doesn't make it the "best S&W ever build" (or built - lol). That distinction would have to go to the RMs or one of the other early Target Models.
My preference would be one of the N-frames like a 357 Magnum 3.5" or 5" but that's just personal preference. An argument can also be made for the original N-frame the First Model 44 Hand Ejector, or New Century or more commonly the Triple Lock. The fitting on those is just a beautiful thing to see and feel.
As for the best carry gun, there's so much personal opinion involved in that claim it's kind of pointless to ask the question. You could get as many answers as there are members. (smile)
Dave
My preference would be one of the N-frames like a 357 Magnum 3.5" or 5" but that's just personal preference. An argument can also be made for the original N-frame the First Model 44 Hand Ejector, or New Century or more commonly the Triple Lock. The fitting on those is just a beautiful thing to see and feel.
As for the best carry gun, there's so much personal opinion involved in that claim it's kind of pointless to ask the question. You could get as many answers as there are members. (smile)
Dave
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66Park
Member
There is nothing about "carry gun" in the title of the thread, but asks what the best Smith and Wesson ever was.
That was my question in post#6....."Best for what......."
"....ever built" ...... the pre war Registered Magnums.......
"....ever built" ...... the pre war Registered Magnums.......
05CarbonDRZ
Member
Really? Read the OP first post "My 696 no dash is one of the best carry gun I ever had" Really?
Not even close. The Redhawk is a huge, heavy, .44 mag that makes full power .44 mag ammo FEEL like .44 spl.
But, it's too big/heavy for me to use as an EDC or bedside gun.
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