If You Could Only Own One Smith & Wesson… What Would It Be?

[PittsburghJon67]

If you could choose just one Smith & Wesson firearm to own—whether for personal defense, fun at the range, or collecting—what would it be and why?

Would you pick a classic like the Model 29, a reliable Shield Plus, or something unique?

I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest!

What's your must-have Smith & Wesson?

Smith & Wesson Model#15 Combat Masterpiece. Nope, don't own one.

 

[Muddyboot]

Third model hand ejector (Model of 1926) .44 Special with 4-inch barrel.

 

[Xdguy45]

I would keep my Model 25-2. Bought it back in the mid 70s in Tampa, Fla. Had it hard chromed not long after. Not my first Smith, but close. I know where my first Smith is, but can’t buy it back. Never, ever sell your first gun.

That’s a beauty right there. The grips it’s wearing really give it a nice look.

 

[Wolfie4570]

My Nels Ford tuned 45 Colt Mountain Gun

 

[S&W Fan]

Third model hand ejector (Model of 1926) .44 Special with 4-inch barrel.

This ^ if we’re talking any S&W made. If we’re talking those we own it’s my late dad’s no dash 4” 686 he bought new in Sept 1981.

 

[Claymore33]

Well I do not have to make that decision, because this is America and I live in Texas so I can have Models 15 ,19, 27, 29, and 57 . And what ever the hell I want.

 

[Xdguy45]

Bought new in 1991 would be my Model 6590 in 9mm or the 6” M629-1 with shoulder holster.

 

[crasig]

I'd keep my Brazil contract (1917) .45 acp DA revolver. It shows only storage wear, but like new mechanically. It was delivered to Brazil in 1946, the year & month of my birth. So EXTRA special to me.

 

[Stilltrying]

If you could choose just one Smith & Wesson firearm to own—whether for personal defense, fun at the range, or collecting—what would it be and why?

Would you pick a classic like the Model 29, a reliable Shield Plus, or something unique?

I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest!

What's your must-have Smith & Wesson?

This one, I have papers from the S&W historian. Model 19 reverse pinto from the factory.

 

[S-W4EVER]

model 442. It is just about always with me.

While my M442-2 doesn’t have the sentimental value that my M28-2’s have, I’d miss it first as it is my EDC too.

 

[Imissedagain]

"I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest"

Based on the 1st post, it might have to be a current model.
Along with the 460/2.75", how about a long barreled M41, a long barreled 22LR revolver and Lever Rifle. 45 Colt perhaps.

 

[Jimmymac46]

I’d have my SW model 27-2 5”

I have the exact same gun, a -2 5” three ‘t’s in mahogany box, purchased new in mid 70’s. That said, not my only gun or first choice.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Because I no longer reload it would be, and is a Model 41. A precision and accurate firearm, and being .22 calibre cheap to run.

Agreed. Both barrels, 7” slender, and 5.5” bull. A top five.

 

[Devil in the Shade]

The new beautiful MOUNTAIN GUN! Talk about fine detail.

 

[Grannyman]

Smith and Wesson 657 Mountain Gun 6 inch 41Mag.

 

[Dwaine]

My 3" Model 66-2

 

[cyberdemonbfg]

Sold all my Smith revolvers,kept the model 52.

 

[Beau254]

That’s a tough one. So many good choices for different uses. The real question would be is it one you already own, or one that you don’t have but always wanted!

 

[walkin' trails]

Now I really hate the idea of having to choose one…

I am reminded of an article about an informal, after hours gathering of gun writers. Sheriff Jim Wilson, who wrote of the account, said the topic of one gun in the event that all guns were being confiscated. Bill Jordan was there. Bill, in Cajun, said the only thing he would hoard was a Model 19 and a box of cartridges…

 

[MikeTS]

2.5”m10 .38 Spl. I find it even handier than my m66 of the same length.