Should I get a M14?

[armybass]

OK, I am addicted to S&W Revolvers...I like older P&R (but will buy non P&R vintage Smiths) and I have never had a M14. My collection doesn't have any particular theme and my local shop has a collection of older M14's that I think they may deal on. I like to think that I buy practical carry guns but that is not true. There are a few other Smiths in the case at my local shop that I am interested in too, but they are all non P&R Smiths. Are there any M14 fanatics here that can tell me how super cool a M14 is and how my collection should not be without one? :0)

 

[weatherby]

I'm not a 14 fanatic and don't own one "yet".
If one had an oddball barrel length I'd be all over it.
Or really nice stocks....LOL
They are target masterpieces after all

 

[pownal55]

This place is loaded with model 14 lovers for good reason, accuracy, balance and beauty to name a few. Good groups every time I shoot mine.

 

[steamloco76]

I bought a M14 no dash off a local forum a few years ago. The revolver has seen thousands of rounds in its lifetime. Still tight, good looking and capable of smile inducing accuracy with just about any 148-158 grain load.

Buy one is my .02 dollars US

 

[Engine49guy]

Not "All" Model 14's are 6" ,
Model 15 (top) 14-2 Hanen Special (middle) 19-2 (bottom).
If I had to choose just one the 4" model 19 is my favorite.

 

[Iggy]

You need a K-38 of some vintage. You need to experience the apex of S&W accuracy in a revolver.

Nuff sed.

 

[armybass]

You need a K-38 of some vintage. You need to experience the apex of S&W accuracy in a revolver.

Nuff sed.

There we have it...simply put and well understood. I will make a trip tomorrow and see which one I might put on layaway. Thank you sir!

 

[armybass]

Not "All" Model 14's are 6" ,
Model 15 (top) 14-2 Hanen Special (middle) 19-2 (bottom).
If I had to choose just one the 4" model 19 is my favorite.

Oh my....what a lovely group. I have had a few 4" 19's. I desperately need another.

 

[Pilgrim]

Not all M14's are 6 inch

Should you get an M14?

By all means!

Oh, you mean the revolver? I would if I came across one priced right, but I haven't yet. It's on my list.

 

[armybass]

By all means!

Oh, you mean the revolver? I would if I came across on priced write, but I haven't yet. It's on my list.

LOL...my dad was a Marine in the early 60's and hated that weapon. He used to go on and on about what a cheap *** it was. He is the only person I ever heard talk **** about the M14....but then again that is not unusual for my dad. LOL.

 

[KLYDE]

Had a dash 3 and sold it. Regretted not having one. A couple of weeks ago I found this like new dash 2 with box for $375 in a local shop. Had a bonding session with it at the range last weekend.

 

[WCCPHD]

I saw an 8 3/8 inch Model 14-3 yesterday. It was the first one with a long tube that I had seen. It was pricy at $895, but looked new and had the original box.

 

[sodacan]

There are no "vintage" S&W revolvers that don't have pinned barrels. Also, remember that only the magnums and .22's had recessed cylinders. The pinned barrel represents the era of higher quality and craftsmanship at S&W, although opinions vary as to the actual necessity of the barrel pin.

 

[fishcreekrim]

Timely thread, I bought a 14-3 yesterday, only difference is I didn't have to ask, I have wanted one for years and just finally got to it.

When I was a kid, Francis E. Sell (you shotgun guys will recognize the name) let me see his. It seemed to have magic balance, I have wanted one ever since.

 

[armybass]

Also, remember that only the magnums and .22's had recessed cylinders.

Now I DID NOT know that... Thank you very much. Makes way more sense now.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Even the big ole .45 Colt and .44 special aren't recessed even though the older ones have pinned barrels. Several years ago I let my brother talk me out of my 14-3 with an 8 3/8" barrel. I regretted it as soon as he walked out the door. Last December I found another, along with a nickel 57, and long tube 27 and 25. I kept the 14 and 57 and don't plan on getting rid of either. That 14 is the most accurate revolver I own. You'll like yours. You definitely need an older M&P revolver of some sort. They're not as expensive and are relatively plentiful.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Model 14s are addictive, so be careful.

 

[armybass]

Model 14s are addictive, so be careful.

Well that I can believe. Someone obviously brought in their personal collection to my local shop. There are easily 5 or 6 in there right now. Hopefully there will be one less in there this week.

 

[Engine49guy]

Well that I can believe. Someone obviously brought in their personal collection to my local shop. There are easily 5 or 6 in there right now. Hopefully there will be one less in there this week.

I would buy the one in the best condition,
All other things being equal get the one with the lowest serial number...unless they have a 4" or a 5" Model 14.

 

[TAROMAN]

Having 2 of these, I can speak with some experience.
The Model 14 Target Masterpiece was/is best suited to the classical bullseye game.
When I started in it, in the Army, in the 70s, the 1911s already dominated.
I shoot the m14s occasionally, but rarely in the club games these days.
But, I keep them around as they're just such nice classic revolvers and they can still shoot better than 99% of us (myself included) ever can.