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

SWF Staff · Jun 12, 2025

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?

FPrice · Jun 12, 2025

My choice would most likely be a Model 19/66.

MetalMan · Jun 12, 2025

FPrice said:
My choice would most likely be a Model 19/66.

As would mine…I am fortunate to have both…

SixgunFife · Jun 12, 2025

A 5” Model 27. I like just about any .357 N-Frame, but the 5” 27 is special to me.

ARgon · Jun 12, 2025

It would sadden me to lose the 19, 66, and 13 guns I have, as well as the 27, and 629s, but hands down the 4 inch model 586 is the keeper.

Bald1 · Jun 12, 2025

I have a couple 6” 629/29 and a 3”. But if I could only have one I’d get a 4”

Sevens · Jun 12, 2025

While we are at it, please list which of your children is your favorite. Okay, just had to wedge that in there as questions such as these are not fair.

If I could only keep one Smith & Wesson and the rules were strictly enforced, I would absolutely keep:

Performance Center 845 Limited, second series Model of 1998
Model 10-6, Toledo PD marked, 4-inch heavy barrel
Model 52-1, probably from 1969
...and one of my 6-inch Model 28-2's.

And I would absolutely refused to conform to any rule that would not let me, and take any silly punishment or banishment that came with it.

erikpolcrack · Jun 12, 2025

I'm not sure it's my favorite, but as a practical matter, I think I'd have to keep my 28.

pawngal · Jun 12, 2025

M66, 2 1/2 in. Yes, I have it.

Riposte1 · Jun 12, 2025

I like a LOT of S&Ws but if I could only pick one it would be a 5" Triple lock either in .44 Spl or .45 Colt

Fortunately, I don't have to pick just one and I do have a Triple Lock (made in 1912).

Riposte

Rustyt1953 · Jun 12, 2025

I would keep my square trigger guard 6906 that was my late brother's.

Golddollar · Jun 12, 2025

I would have to start with which of my 4 Model 41s.

Mike LaNier · Jun 12, 2025

It took a couple of days to figure that one out, but after a lot of thought, a couple of gin and tonics and some serious soul searching, I think my ersatz Pre-model 26 in .45 Colt would be the 'keeper'. Kind of a Frankengun, it's a 1955 Target 'N' frame with a 5" Model of 1950 barrel and .45 Colt cylinder; shoots to point of aim, and since it's not a collectable, it gets shot quite a bit.

Heinz · Jun 12, 2025

Assuming that something ugly must be happening to take me down to one gun, I think either my 5906 TSW or 645 would do to keep them from getting my model 41

fatcat3 · Jun 12, 2025

638. Most used, most shot, most carried. Besides Humpbacks are just way cooler than anything else.

DEF3 · Jun 12, 2025

My Remington Model 7 in .308. It helps feed my family every year with a couple whitetail. It earns its keep that’s for sure.

got2hav1 · Jun 12, 2025

ARgon said:
It would sadden me to lose the 19, 66, and 13 guns I have, as well as the 27, and 629s, but hands down the 4 inch model 586 is the keeper.

Me as well. 586 Nickel and Blue

65-2x2 · Jun 12, 2025

If is was just a shooter I really like my 65-2. I own a 19-3 which is a nicer piece, but that 65 just works for me. I suspect that a former owner had some trigger work done by someone who knew what they were doing. However the last one that I would part with is a 22-4 with a nickel finish that my son gave me.

DEF3 · Jun 12, 2025

Oops, didn’t see it pertained to only S&W. My apologies.

white cloud · Jun 12, 2025

It would be my 3" 686+.

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