Top 5 "all around" Smith Revolvers of All Time?
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Model 10...
The model 10 can't be ignored. It's one of the greatest if not THE greatest.
Model 19.
Model 36 A really portable gun for most people, not just police detectives.
Model 586/686 In a class by itself.
Model 29
The model 10 can't be ignored. It's one of the greatest if not THE greatest.
Model 19.
Model 36 A really portable gun for most people, not just police detectives.
Model 586/686 In a class by itself.
Model 29
60/36
27/28
629/29
19/66
686/586
27/28
629/29
19/66
686/586
hkcavalier
US Veteran
K22
K38
29/629 4-6" barrel
27-2 5" or 627-0 5.5"
60
K38
29/629 4-6" barrel
27-2 5" or 627-0 5.5"
60
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Top s&w revolvers of all time.
M29, 44 mag, 6 1/2” barrel.
M57, 41 mag, 6” barrel.
M24, 44 spec, 6 1/2” barrel
M28, 357 mag, 6” barrel.
M27, 357 mag, 6” barrel.
If we go back in time.
K22 masterpiece target, 22lr, 6” barrel
K38 pre 15
K38 pre 14
M29, 44 mag, 6 1/2” barrel.
M57, 41 mag, 6” barrel.
M24, 44 spec, 6 1/2” barrel
M28, 357 mag, 6” barrel.
M27, 357 mag, 6” barrel.
If we go back in time.
K22 masterpiece target, 22lr, 6” barrel
K38 pre 15
K38 pre 14
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argon18smith
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Great pics guys. There are some beautiful firearms out there. I'm just starting even in my golden years. I have a
K-22
686
929 and a 460 on the way. Not sure if the 460 will ever be a favorite but you never know.
K-22
686
929 and a 460 on the way. Not sure if the 460 will ever be a favorite but you never know.
silentflyer
Member
IMHO:
Model 14 8 3/8"
Model 17 8 3/8"
Model 19 4"
Model 57 8 3/8"
686+ 6"
Model 14 8 3/8"
Model 17 8 3/8"
Model 19 4"
Model 57 8 3/8"
686+ 6"
Benchrest1
Member
M29
M629
M27
M19
M36
M629
M27
M19
M36
Based upon historical significance, reputation, longevity, etc the iconic five revolvers are:
.44 Hand Ejector - Triple Lock
.357 Magnum - Mod 27
Model 10
Model 19
Model 29
Hon Mention: Model K-22, Model 36.
.44 Hand Ejector - Triple Lock
.357 Magnum - Mod 27
Model 10
Model 19
Model 29
Hon Mention: Model K-22, Model 36.
HOUSTON RICK
Member
I think you are talking about the Model 686.
stykshooter
Member
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.
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.
oldiesradio1560
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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.
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!
617 4"
66 3"
60 3"
625 4 or 5" (non JM/model of 1989)
Lots of other good choices though!
old&slow
Member
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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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 ?? )Attachments
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Spokes
Member
19/66
24
657
10
27
24
657
10
27
Can't argue with the list as the most influential .... all great guns.
mrchuck
Member
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.
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.
