The best production double action revolver?

Cal44 · Aug 12, 2013

I have a Freedom Arms which I consider to be the best single action revolver in the world.

My question is:

What is the best production double action revolver in the world?

The DA equivalent of a Freedom Arms.

Here I'm talking of a product manufactured with some reasonable volume -- not a one-of custom gun.

Possibilities:

The Smith and Wesson 627PC or 625PC or some other PC version???

Dave

brucev · Aug 12, 2013

This is not hard. The best production double-action revolver in the world is the S&W Model 19. Everything else is... everything else.

farmer56 · Aug 12, 2013

If I only had one pistol I would keep my Model 19-2 with a 4inch barrel. Love the way it shoots and looks.

snubbyfan · Aug 12, 2013

According to my wife, her 4" 66-3.

old bear · Aug 12, 2013

I have several answers to the question:
1- M-27, the two I've owned were the finest revolvers I've ever handled and shot.
2- M- 19, the quintessential combat revolver.
3- M-586 the most Practical revolver I've ever owned.
4- My, new to me, 2 1/2" M-66 just cuz it's so cool.

jrs70 · Aug 12, 2013

64-2 2 inch.

shouldazagged · Aug 12, 2013

Four-inch Model 15. Second place to a two-inch Model 10 or 64.

Ken NC · Aug 12, 2013

the 686 4", but only because it was pioneered by the model 19!

DonD · Aug 12, 2013

Think it depends on what you want to do with the gun. If you are a hunter and want something that can competently take anything anytime, it has to be the S&W Model 500.

If you want a pocket rocket DA that is super rugged, a Ruger SP101.

For general purposes, perhaps one of the heavier framed S&W .357 Mags. Don

158Grain · Aug 12, 2013

Whatever 6,7,or 8 shot S&W that is currently in my hand...

All kidding aside I'm pretty fond of my 686

GypsmJim · Aug 12, 2013

When I took my quality training, what is "quality" was stressed over and over. Quality means "good" means "best", and that equates to "meets the customer's requirements ALL of the time.

I might be inclined to list a M19 or a M66 or certainly a M27, and I have more than 1 of each. Fine fit and finish, good accuracy, good trigger, etc, etc. But, to meet the "best" definition it would have to be a Ruger Security Six, SP100 or a Redhawk for sure, because they are build like a brick "***house" and will last almost forever.

Frank V · Aug 12, 2013

I have shot a new mod. 21 that stacked 6 bullets almost all in one hole at 15 yards standing, unsupported, two hands.
It's a nice looking six-gun too!

3rdRRU_PhuBai · Aug 12, 2013

DA: 60-10
DAO: 640-1

Nframecollector · Aug 12, 2013

I have a 10-5 snubby that has the best dbl. action pull of any revolver I've ever handled! #2 would have to be my 27-2.

JDBoardman · Aug 12, 2013

In my opinion, it's the 586 (no dash) 4".

Cal44 · Aug 12, 2013

Interesting replies, thanks.

One thing I was wondering:

Are there any small companies like FA the make high end quality DA revolvers?

Fishinfool · Aug 12, 2013

Straying from the S&W camp, how about the Korth? From what I have read, completely hand fitted, and probably the most expensive factory revolver made.

Larry

MikeyB · Aug 12, 2013

Model 1950.

murphydog · Aug 12, 2013

The Registered Magnum, in the barrel length of your choice.

colt_saa · Aug 12, 2013

Cal44 said:
Interesting replies, thanks.

One thing I was wondering:

Are there any small companies like FA the make high end quality DA revolvers?

Korth is to DA revolvers what Freedom Arms is to SA wheel guns.

Odds are you will not find a couple hundered of our fellow forum members that have fired a Fredom Arms, even fewer have had the chance to shoot a Korth

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