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.
The finest all around revolver ever made by S&W
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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.
Jerry
Jerry
Stroker468
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I agree 100%.
rincar
Member
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.
UncleEd
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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.
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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StrawHat
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CAJUNLAWYER
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A REAL CLOSE Second place to the 681!I'm goin'n (as usual) with my trusty M65:
HOUSTON RICK
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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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Then there's this guy:
The Model 29-5 MagnaClassic 7.5" produced in 1990.
The Model 29-5 MagnaClassic 7.5" produced in 1990.
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.
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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Dave from Pa
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3 inch model 65 or the 3 inch model 66 would be my vote.
BigBill
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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.
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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Gunaholic
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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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StrawHat
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All of mine. If they were not . They would be gone. Different ones for different task.
Wolf & Klar 44 sp Third Model HE. Original nickel gun but it's been pimped a bit and bumper chromed.
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