Any 5 S&W Revolvers what would they be? What are some cant miss out on models that everyone should have in their collections? Taking into consideration looks, design, performance, reliability. What would your 5 models be?

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.38 M&P 5" blued diamonds half moon front sight
Model 10-6 4" nickel
Model 29 6 1/2" blued P&R
Model 629 5"
Model 642

Since I could only pick five, I had to leave out some important guns including a 34 and a 36.

#1 K-22, either a 4 inch/Model 18 or a 6 inch/Model 14.

#2 Combat Magnum/Model 19 or 66.

#3 Chiefs Special/Model 36 or 60.

#4 .44 Magnum/Model 29.

#5 9mm Model 39 or 59.

If you don't like semiautomatics, I would understand replacing the 9mm with something else, probably a .38 Special Military & Police/Model 10..

I have got to start with a 29-2. I really like the 4" version but the 6.5" is the quintessential S&W (or at least in my opinion). Then, since I've become a competition Junkie the 5" 610 (Icore), 5" 627 PC (Steel Challenge), 4" 625 (Icore and IDPA) 3" 66 (IDPA, PCCA, and actual concealed carry)

19 or 66, 2-1/2"
625 in .45ACP, 3"
29 or 629, 3"
K38, 6"
640 Carry Comp

27
625
610
17
629

M586 2-1/2" barrel
M629 7-1/2" barrel, unfluted cylinder
M19 2-1/2" barrel - nickel
M686 6-1/2" barrel with Patridge front sight
M29 4" barrel blue, presentation case & NIB

All are pre-lock .

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36
66
624
627
629

Imagine that, these are the 5 that I own!

I don't collect just to have a collection, so the ones I list would be considered "working" guns that I'm interested in. All would be no-lock versions.

If I had to choose 5 different revolvers, my picks would be, in no particular order:

640 no-dash
642-1
4" 64 RB w/ factory bobbed/DAO hammer
2" 12-4 RB w/ bobbed/DAO hammer (preferably factory version)
2" 64 RB w/ factory bobbed/DAO hammer

However, I like the idea of having duplicates to function as back-ups in case of repairs and to spread out wear-and-tear. In that case, my choices would be:

Two 640 no-dash revolvers
Three 642 no-lock revolvers

The 5 five guns would be set up to be as identical as possible.

2" J Frame 5-Shot .357 (640-1)
3" K Frame 6-Shot .357 (66)
4" L Frame 7-Shot .357 (686-4P)
5" N Frame 8-Shot .357 (627)

Note how these increase in length, frame size and capacity. But maybe the 5th gun would be the Governor or something unusual...?

Very tough to only choose five S&W's, but here goes.

1- K-22 Masterpiece or Model 17- they are ALL fantastic shooters a must own for any S&W collector and shooter.
2- Model 60 (snub or 3 inch, .38 spl or .357 mag-no lock version)-the classic Chief's Special in easier care stainless
3- Model 586- chose over the equally great Model 19 for durability and tough-guy looks -hard to find in nice condition.
4- Model 5906 - accurate high capacity 9MM that is 100% reliable
5- Model 629- I like the looks of my model 29- however the stainless makes the 629 the choice for heavy use.

If you don't want to include a semi-auto, replace the 5906 with model 10- can't beat the classic .38 M&P design for pure shooting.

Honorable mentions- Model 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 64, 66, 67, 617, 640, 642, 686 and pistols 39-2, 3913.

M38, 2"bbl
M610-2, 3"bbl
M64, 4" taper barrel
M28-2, 4"bbl
M25-14, 3" bbl

Those should about cover it for my needs.

M27
M17
M66
M63
M640

model 17, 60, 586, 625 and 29

If I had to pick five from the ones I own now:

Model 60 no dash 2"
Model 34-1 2"
Model 19-3 4"
Model 10-5 4"
Pre-Model 17

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1. 442
2. 27 5 inch
3. 29/629 6 inch
4. 25/625 .45 colt 4"
5. K22 4 or 6"

1, 29 with 6" barrel,..... SS alternate 629-1 MG with 4" barrel
2, 27 with 5" barrel......SS alternate 686 with 4" barrel
3, 19 with 4" barrel......SS alternate 66 with 4" barrel
4, 18 with 4" barrel......SS alternate 617 with 4" barrel
5, 37 with 2" barrel......SS alternate 649 with 2" barrel

Model 10 38 special
Model 36 38 special
Model 624 6.5" bbl 44 special
Model 24-3 4" bbl 44 special
Model 24-3 3" bbl 44 special
Guess you could say I like the 44 special cartridge. Frank

14-3
17
24-3
27-2
29-2


All in blue with 6 to 6 1/2 " front ends. Hard to leave out the following, though..........

25-2
Pre Model 14 4-screw 1957
57
14-6
Pre Model 17 narrow rib one-liner

All in blue with 6 to 6 1/2" front ends. Yep, that's ten I would want instead of five. I could say the other five were the wife's, couldn't I? ; )

642
64
686
686
629 or maybe a 610

I like stainless!

mod49
mod21-4
mod24-3
mod696
mod19
all snubs except for the 21-4

Chipmunk6

610
625
686
10
13
all in 3" barrel

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Some really good inputs. I have currently just a 642. But I have on order from my local shop a 627 PC. Im trying to behave and limit my collection to 5 guns only. (keeps the wife off my back side) I can spend the next several years looking for 3 more "must have" models. So I want to make sure I get the ones that are sought after for being great.

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17
19
27
24
29

M 14
M 16
M 17
M 27
M 29

M 442 w/clip grip for lightest option.
M 640 nodash, easy to ccw
M 65 3", because it's so pretty
M 66 2.5", edc .357
M 686+ 4" woods gun

If I were starting from scratch:

M43C .22LR Centennial
25-9 4"
629 standard 4" no lock
681
M&P 340 no lock or 642-1 no lock

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M-19 2 1/2"
M-19 4"
M-27 3 1/2"
M-27 5"
M-60 2" 38 special.

My so glad that I don't have to try and limit myself to those five (5) only.

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27-2 or a registered magnum in a barrel 5" or less.

24/624 4" or less.

29-1/2 or a pre 29 6.5" or less.

25-9 4"

500/460 - just because.

1. 10-8
2. 28-2 (4 inch)
3. 66-2 (2 1/2 inch, now my wife's gun)
4. 686-1 (4 inch)
5. Toss up between 65-3 (3 inch), 547 (9mm, 4 1/8 inch), or a 59

M-17, 6", .22LR
M-340, 2", .357 Mag.
M-13 or 65, 3", .357 Mag.
M-629, 4" Mountain Revolver, .44 Mag.
M-29 or 629, 6 or 6 1/2", .44 Mag.

It would make me sad but I could live with that collection as all the bases are covered.

IMO the must haves are more about convenience and caliber than specific models, so I'll make my choices based on caliber and convenience.

First up is a 22 caliber K or J frame. Personally I prefer the K frame for it's improved trigger characteristics but there is nothing wrong with the J frames once you adapt to the heavier trigger. Specific models would be the model 18 or 4 inch 617 for those interested in Combat type practice. For those more inclined to precision shooting the model 17 or 6 inch 617.

Next up is the 38 caliber, IMO the finest caliber for self defense ever created for a revolver. BTW, I believe that Control and Accuracy are vastly superior to Power and this is one area where the 38 spl. trumps all of the more powerful calibers. Happily, the selection of models that shoot the 38 spl. is vast so it's rather easy to find one that fits your needs perfectly. Specific models I prefer are all 4 inch 38's with a tapered barrel because IMO you won't find a finder balanced revolver. That means the model 10, 15, and 67.

Then there is the 357 Magnum. The first handgun caliber that offered energy levels that approached that of a rifle when it was introduced. It's also the birth caliber for all the Magnums that followed and any wheelgunner capable of tolerating the recoil should have at least one 357 Magnum. Since wrist issues limit my tolerance for recoil I prefer my 357 Magnums with a bit of mass. In addition because they are capable of being used for Hunting, I believe that it's best to limit this caliber to the stainless steel models. Specific models I like are the 4 or 6 inch 686, the 620, or 627.

Finally, IMO anyone who enjoys shooting revolvers must own at least one moon clip revolver. My first was the 6 1/2 inch model 610 and it's become a real favorite because it permits using the 40S&W for range play or Defense with the option of the 10mm for handgun Hunting. However, I've just put in an order for a 625JM and have 30 moon clips coming for it. In time that'll be my IDPA revolver.

As for the big bore revolvers, which I consider 44 Mag and up, I'll leave them for those with wrists in better health than mine.

Easy:
18 Masterpiece (own)
27. .2 1/2" (still looking but getting close)
36 (own)
625. . 4" Colt Mountain Gun (own) or 45 acp (own)
29-2. . 4" (just bought)

had to change the barrel length on the 27. Just saw a beautiful 2 1/2" that made me forget all about the 5" barrel.

2 J's: 642 & 640-1
3 N's: two 8 shot 3 1/2" 357's and one 4" M24-3

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1. 642 - Pocketable CCW
2. 4" 10/64 - Bedside protector
3. 3" 63/4" 617 - Frugal plinker
4. 2 5/8"/4"/5" 627 - Louder/less frugal plinker
5. 4" 625 - Frugal large bore plinker (.45 ACP) -or-
5. alt - Governor

Two protectors - three shooters. If you want/need a big bore protector - in the home or woods - you might consider replacing #5 with a 'Governor'. You still could 'plink' or 'protect' with .45 ACP's close in, but you'd gain the ability to shoot .45 GAP, Schofield, and Colt - and 2.5" .410's!

Stainz

Changed my direction with my collection. I have the 642-1. About to pick up a 686 SSR and the next gun on my list that I will hunt down until I find in a near mint condition.... Is a M66 no dash.

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One that I've had in mind trying to get lately is a short (3"-4") barrel
N-frame .44 Special. It can be a chopped barrel or caliber conversion, I don't care. As long as it's a good shooter.
Others that come to mind:
617-1
629-4
686-CS1
625-3
That makes 5 so I'll stop there.

Model 642 2 1/2"
Model 15 4"
Model 66 4"
Model 625 4"
Model 25 6"

M63 4" No dash
M617 6" No dash
M686 CS1 3"
M696 No dash
M629-3 3"

640-1
15
29 6"
17
19 4"

29-2 or earlier, 4"
64 2"
17 (non lugged)
either a K Comp or pre lock F Comp
haha, just realized you said "revolvers" so loose the 59 & in it's place I'd have to have a 4" HD.

M38/638 2"
M25-5 4"
M24/624 4"
M15 4"
M586/686 4"

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