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

Stickgunner · Jun 12, 2025

My 329PD, much better than the highly vaunted 629 mountain guns if you realistically carry one all day in the woods, hiking, on the farm or whatever else. Just MHO.

Greymann · Jun 12, 2025

An original Centennial, model 40

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'79 Magnum GT · Jun 12, 2025

I'd love to have my 6.5" blue M29-2 back. I trade ALL my other guns for it. My first REAL gun which I got in 1978 and lost in 2012. That one was my most prized possession. Still holding out hope but not my breath.

alwslate · Jun 12, 2025

A 4" model 27-2 or 28-2. Either would be fine.

fatcat3 · Jun 12, 2025

DEF3 said:
Oops, didn’t see it pertained to only S&W. My apologies.

Thats okay I had to go back to the top TWICE to make sure I wasn't fouled up.

Thaddeus Beauregard · Jun 12, 2025

I would hate to part with any of my S&Ws or be forced to own just 1... but of those I already have, it would be a tough choice between my 29-2 or my 18-3 because they belonged to my late father. The 29-2 is unfired in mint condition and is obviously worth a lot more than my 18-3, but I use and enjoy the 18-3 a lot whereas the 29-2 is a safe queen.

If we are talking guns I don't already have but want, probably a high condition 29-5 Classic DX with all the goodies that came with it.

wood714 · Jun 12, 2025

The one on top.

dben002 · Jun 12, 2025

let me chime in as a means of support from the bottom feeders.....
CSX E series 3.6 inch model...why...Trigger, capacity (13 or 16 or 18), accuracy, feel ability,
concealment.

Kenna · Jun 12, 2025

4506-1 was always wondering why 18DAI was so found! Now i know why!

Hilldweller · Jun 12, 2025

Well…..since I only own one S&W it would have to be my 66-3 tri-alpha. K-frame, round butt, .357. I’ve had one since 1988. The combination of the round butt and larger frame fit my hand perfectly. Conceals well and can handle the magnum rounds although I normally have +p’s loaded.

Ordered one from S&W in 1988 and sold it in 2019 when I sold 95% of my entire collection. Within a month or so, suffering from a serious case of sellers remorse, I sought out a replacement. Took a bit but came up with one made about the same year. Made the case myself.

crows · Jun 12, 2025

It would be a Mod. 64 that my Uncle carried the last half of his career as a police officer. It has crappy fitting (in my hands) rubber grips and white paint on the front sight. They will both stay there.

john17427 · Jun 12, 2025

4" model 64

ladder13 · Jun 12, 2025

581/681 one of those.

Model29-26.5 · Jun 12, 2025

See my screen name

woodsltc · Jun 12, 2025

This 586 no dash...because it's kinda a middle of the road choice. Can use 38's or 357 rounds, barrel not too long or too short, reliable, and easy to carry. Don

madmikeb · Jun 12, 2025

I'd probably choose this 5" custom 629. Seems like it would be a good at multi-tasking.

warbuff · Jun 12, 2025

I have been cutting back as I age, so I don't have as many as I once did. I'd have a hard time choosing between the following 2. One might think obvious choice would be the 6" Model 952, but I have a lot of history with the 586.

JRB416 · Jun 12, 2025

The 6.5 inch five screw on the left.........or maybe the 4 inch five screw on the right. It would be very difficult to make a decision but I lean towards the 6.5 inch. Both are like new and possibly unfired since leaving the factory. My reason for choosing a 44 Magnum five screw is collector purposes.

Bajadoc · Jun 12, 2025

For my purposes, my trusty Model 49.

Mike SC Hunter · Jun 12, 2025

NEVER gonna happen.............Silly thread.

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