My personal top five Smith & Wesson revolvers from my safe….

Model 66- Retired duty weapon that I was in several shootings with.

Model 17 with full lug barrel- Very accurate and I have shot many thousands of rounds with it over the years.

Model 69- a relatively new acquisition that with my handloads is the most accurate revolver at 50 yards that I have ever owned.

Model 18- a great training gun and it is just plain fun to shoot.

Model 60 in .357- Has developed into my back pack and carry most everywhere gun the last few years. Very accurate with the Gold Dot SB load.

The list is subject to change based on my mood at the time and may include a 625 Mt. Revolver, one of my 686’s, or my 640 Pro.

MP10,27,19,29,36

My five are 5) M686 4" 4)M67 4" 3)M66 4" 2)M640 and my current concealed carry 1) M640-1 Pro Series.

The thread states of all time so her goes:
Military and Police
Triple lock
Registered Magnum
L series
Chiefs Special
All S&W revolvers owe their heritage to the first 3 mentioned.

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686+ 3"
617 4"
66 3"
60 3"
625 4 or 5" (non JM/model of 1989)

Lots of other good choices though!

Model 60, 2 1/8"
Model 19, 2 1/2"
Model 625, 4"
Model 27, any length
Model 29, 6 1/2"

Honorable mention or replacement for the model 19 would be a Model 586, 4".
( edit,,, of course a 8 shot 27 or 627 could be in there too.. or a model 57 ,, or a ,,, Only 5 ?? )

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Can't argue with the list as the most influential .... all great guns.

My 3"bbl Model 10 square butt is almost perfect!
Having a hard time finding a grip with finger grooves.
The ones sent to me will NOT fit the wide square butt at all, and no room left to "dremel" out the inside of the wood grips.
Any place to get them?? Thanks.

My picks:
M10
M15
M27/28
M29
M36

Classsics

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3" 625-3
3" 629-4
2 1/2" 686-4
4" 629-4 MG
3 1/2" 27-2

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In my mind if I own it,it's the best S&W
Model 686-6, 4.2"
Model 69, 4.2"
Model 625-8, 4"
Models 442-2,638-3, M&P BG Snubies.

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In no particular order:
6 inch 57
6.5 inch 29
8&3/8 29
6 inch 53
6 inch 17 honorable mention along with 3 inch 629

My top five:
2-inch M&P round butt K frame (M10 or M12)
M29-2 4-inch
Centennial Airweight
6-inch N frame .357 (M27 or M28)
3-inch 44 special (M24 or M624)

Model 327 TRR8
Model 27 (eight shot)
Model 625
Model 29
Model 629

For me...
1- a 6” K-22 Masterpiece. Finest .22 handgun ever mfg’d IMO
2- My 5” 27-2 as 5” bbl is my favorite bbl length and I shoot a LOT thru it
3- 4” HB Model 10. No frills, just accurate and reliable
4- J-frame .38 snub, have several, classic old wheelguns
5- 4” Mod 586- well balanced, great .357 Mag package

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Model 19 4" barrel
Model 10 4" barrel
Model 29 4" barrel
Model 67 4" barrel
Model 10 2" barrel
Model 642 honorable mention

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60 (Chief's Special
19
686
10
29

I'm not accounting for barrel length.

My exact views on the topic, including the honorable mentions.

I am surprised at the number of the top five "All Around lists that don't contain the Mod. 27 S&W, at all. I can't imagine it not making the top of any "All Around"list. I consider the 27 to be the most ornate, classy, revolver that S&W ever produced, one of the best balanced, with the most, barrel lengths offered as standard options, and as well finished as any revolver S&W has ever produced. My "All Around" list would be as follows. Lists made up of only ones that I own and have used.
Mod. 27, any bbl. length.
Mod. 34 .22/.32 Kit gun
Mod. 57
Mod. 15
Mod. 14

Honorable mentions
38/44 HD & Outdoorsman
Safety Hammerless top break double action models .32/.38
Mod. 17
Mod. 19
Mod. 629 Magna classic 1-100
Mod. 60

Chubbo

Hmm, I think:

My two model 60s; the no-dash 1 7/8", my daily carry, and the -4 3" adjustable sight, my favorite woods-walker;
My 6" pre-27;
My 6 1/2" 29-2
My 5-screw K-22 6"

That means I've left out some real favorites, like the 4"24-3 and a 2 1/2" 66-1... and a bunch more. Ok, I decided I don't like this game. I'm taking all my S&Ws and going home.

MY top 5

model 18
4" model 28
4" 45acp/colt (cut for moonclips)
2 1/2" 325
5" 25-5

Haves:
Model 13-3
Model 12-2
Model 642-2

Wants:
.38-44 Heavy Duty 4"
Model 10/Model 64 4" tapered barrel round butt

Honorable Mention:
Model 686+ 3"

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My choices would be

Model 10
Model K38/14
Model K22/17
Model 27
Model 24

I still want (taking me well over 5, lol):

66 2.75" or 3"
27 8 3/8
60 3" performance center
17 masterpiece or minty K22

Unlimited budget and/or a time machine would make this list different, but of the somewhat obtainable guns out there, guns that an average enthusiast could aspire to own and shoot (not just invest in and store in a safe) this would be my list;
#1 in all respects - a 6" K-22/Model 17
#2 either a K-38 or Model 19, again with 6" barrel
#3 a 44 Spl or 44 Mag either 5 or 6" barrel
#4 a Model 60-4 (specifically - adj sights, 3" under lug barrel)
#5 a K-32 or Model 16 again with 6" barrel (do you see a pattern here?)

For specific applications I might have to substitute a 3 or 4" barrel on daily carry gun #2 or if I were required to carry "deep concealed" my Baby Chief might have to replace gun #3. It's a good thing I'm not really limited to these five!

I notice that only 25% or less put a 22 in their top 5 list, but I'd be willing to bet a dollar to a spent primer that if the truth were known, the K-22 or maybe a kit gun is the one most frequently shot by the majority of us.

Froggie

pre 17
3.5" 27
kit gun mdoel 34
3rd model 44 W&K
reg mag

10, 64, 67, 10, 64. The subject was "all around" revolvers.

I didn't include the 19 because I can no longer shoot .357 Magnum for physical reasons, but I appreciate its versatility.

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Oh well, what the hell.

I like this list. A lot. I am a big fan of adjustable sights, even on the snubbies.

I've got:

k38 6" 14-3
29 6.5"
66 2.75"
67 4"
686+ 5"

I want to add a j-frame but not an airweight and a 8 3/8" barreled something. Perhaps a model 19. I love the blued 27s but I've got .357 covered already so that'll have to be a long-term project. I also want a .22LR. I guess I'm going to have to prioritize a J-Frame (I'm thinking a pro series 60 3" adj. sights), .22LR, and then finally a model 19 8 3/8" barrel. That'll about give me everything I "need" and start crossing into "want".

I know the thread died but I appreciate everyone's participation as it gave me a lot of ideas on where to go next. I'm a 1911/Revolver guy. I don't do plastic any more and as I've cleared out the last of my polymer wonders, I'm backfilling with revolvers to enjoy.

First place is a no brainer:
Hand Ejector 38 Special AKA Model 10 - made the company.
Second place - N frame 357 Magnum, be it Registered, 27, 28 etc.
Third place - K Frame 357 in it's various guises.
Fourth place - N Frame 44 magnums.
Fifth Place - J Frame 38 specials.

Honorable Mention - L Frame 357s.

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Model 69 and 63. What I have and no need to add more.

Myself I only have one at this time but its my favorite gun. Model 627-5" which I bought just two months ago. I also like the new performance center 686-5" as well.

I notice that a number you listed the Model 15. I realize the M19 will do all the M15 will do and more but IMHO the 4" M15 is the best balanced and most attractive of all K frames.

What I don't see is anyone listing the Bodyguards like the M649. This amazes me because I think it is the best of all the pint sized fighting hand guns.

So my list.

M17
M15 or M67 4"
M649
M19 or M66 2-1/2"
M29 6"

My top 3 would be a 4" 686, 4" model 10 heavy barrel, and 642 snubbie. The model 29 6.5" would be the most iconic revolver out there IMO.

629 (6.5" half-lug barrel)
Governor
460XVR
500
620

Pre-Model 27, 3-1/2 inch, and 5 screws

Model 29-2, 6-1/2 inch

Model 66 No Dash, 2-1/2 inch

Model 15-2, 4 inch

Model 19-4, 4 inch

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Left to Right:
Model 10 2" 10-5 on Left & 4" 10-6 on Right
Model 67 4" Combat Masterpiece
Model 19 4" Combat Magnum
Model 27 on Left
Model 29 on Right

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Just as I suspected when I saw this thread.

The top five Smith & Wesson revolvers are
nearly every one that was ever made.

Ok, my favorites in that order:
586-4 the one I shoot best
29-6 any variety, here in 5''
28-2 it's just a classic in 4''
57-1 another classic but rare, looks like a 29 but crazy accurate, never measured a throat problem in any off the 41 magnums I have seen so far
629-1 in 8 3/8, I just love it, smooth light rolling trigger pull and hits where you point at.

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5" M-10 M-19 M-625/25 M-65 M-629 no dash 8 3/8

18, 19, 66, 27 and 29


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Pre 29 4 inch
pre 27
pre 24
pre 23
K-22
That's 5

Model 36 snub
Model 13 3"
Model 29 3"
Model 48 4"
#5 should probably be a K frame fixed sight snubby, so a Model 10 or Model 64

Honestly I would be happy with 1 through 4. I already have one of each

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4" model 627 Pro
5" model 27
4" model 28
6 1/2" model 629 Classic
5" model 29 Classic

I know I'm just a bit biased to N frames.

OK, time to settle this:

The one and only absolutely correct
listing was in Post #8.

What are your top 5 (if you could only have 5 plus an honorable mention) S&W revolvers?

My top five S&W revolvers ... with an honorable mention ... are as follows:

S&W M&P 2 inch barrel w/ 1/2 dime front sight - Blued
S&W 15 4 inch barrel - Nickel plated
S&W 18 4 inch barrel - Blued
S&W 19 4 inch barrel - Blued
S&W 686 6 inch barrel - Stainless Steel
S&W 28 4 inch barrel - Blued

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So you're saying you like the Model 57?

LOL, good choice BTW, my list would have a 58 on there somewhere.

........thanks to several good people ,many who hang out on this forum and good fortunes ,these all reside in my safe, on my belt, or in my pocket.

Model 649 .38 Special enhanced by Cyl & Slide

Model 45 .22lr 4 inch

Model 16-4 .32 H&R magnum 4 inch

Model 65 Ladysmith .357 magnum 3 inch

Pre model 22 1950 D.A .45 acp

Hon. Mention model 10-10 .38 Special 3 inch Brazilian LE version
and two or three others that are pouting because they didn't make the list.
Took about 24 years of seeking the elusive.

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All s&w N Frames, coming from a ruger guy.

I’m listing these in priority of retaining if forced to divest

1-M24-3 3” 44 Spc. Just simply enjoy the gun and caliber

2- M686-4+, 4”, 357. Simply my most accurate revolver

3- M625JM, 4”, 45ACP. Have lots of IDPA matches with this gun

4- M627 Pro, 4”, 357 and 9mm/38Super. Had another cylinder fitted, another very accurate gun.

5- M63 no dash, 4”, 6 shot. Haven’t had much trigger time with it, but suspect I will with my grandsons soon enough.

Honorable mention goes to my M15. A fun revolver

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