Best "Bang for Your Buck" Revolver?

[Ray1970]

Just wanted some opinions. Which model S&W revolver is the best "bargain"? Thanks!

 

[zercool]

Boy, that's open-ended!

What do you want to with it??

Your best bet for a shooter-grade S&W is probably a used Model 10 or Model 19, maybe an ex-police gun.

 

[luis]

I agree that is an open ended question. Overall I would have to say a 3 inch model 64.

 

[kscardsfan]

Pretty broad base, but best bang for your buck would probably be a police trade in model 10. Ammo is pretty cheap for centerfire, and they're built like a brick **** house.

 

[GDLT31]

WOW

Wow that is a hard question,I think it comes down to what you like at that time.Also it comes down what you want to do with it.CCW,hunting,target,plinking,home defence,etc.etc.If you find a gun of your likings,at a gun shop,online,or from a friend.The people on this website will give you the most honest answer that is possible.

 

[Ray1970]

I left the question "open ended" on purpose.... I just want opinions to see what people think is the best deal out there and the logic behind their thoughts.... thanks for the opinions and keep them coming.

 

[arizonaguide]

Model 10

 

[Crazy K38]

I would have to say a 4 inch used 686 that is a real go to revolver and if you can afford it a 3 inch 686 plus

 

[roscoe13]

I'd have to say a 4" 64. A lot cheaper than the 3"...

 

[tlr16]

I would say the 4inch 686 love mine but its for sale to get a 66 3inch.

 

[Bob D]

I would say that the 4" Model 64 would be the best deal you could find.

 

[David Sinko]

I have a 4" Model 64-5 which is certainly my best bargain in terms of price, but for performance I can not beat my 3" Model 625-4. It will shoot .45 GAP, .45 ACP, .45 AR and .45 Super including heavy handloads that duplicate the stopping power of the old black powder .45 Colt. It does everything I can possibly need a handgun to do.

Dave Sinko

 

[BillyWayne]

One of my local toy stores has two 64 4 inchers for $319. Super fine deal if you ask me.

 

[brucev]

"...best bang for your buck?" A 4" M-10 w/ .38 Special 158 gr. LRN. Also good would be a 4" M-486/585/686 w/ the same round. It's not a revolver, but a used Sigma w/ 9mm ball would be a good candidate for "best bang for your buck."

 

[Stainz]

I really like the 4" 64 I bought two years ago - a security guard company unissued tradein - great plinker - but I bought it for HD. The next fall saw me sink twice as much in a new 4" x10 617. It's ammo is a lot cheaper than my homebrew .38s - and paper as well as stationary steel plates don't care about the small caliber vs .38s, either. Okay, rebounding steel plates usually have to be hit high and often to drop with a .22. Still - a 617 is frugal fun! Expensive to purchase, but cheap to maintain fire with.

Stainz

 

[Richard Simmons]

4" model 10

 

[Mule88]

WOW thats kinda tough question , but id say the 686 in your choice of Bbl length would be a good start

 

[fyimo]

I think the best bang for the buck is the Model 10's out there because there are lots of them out there and the 6 inch barrel model is relativily cheap compared to the shorter barreled 10's.

Another model out there that is a deal is the Model 28 357 Mag which is a model 27 without the high luster blue and checkered steel top strap. They are an awesome 357 Magnum if you like N frames.

 

[G.T. Smith]

I say 65-4. 4" Not too expensive but fun to shoot .357's or 38 special +p's. never had any trouble with mine. ex police trade in. got it a crappy little nylon holster and a box of ammo (50) for 400.00 a couple years ago.
Gordon

 

[Lt JL]

a model 10 4" heavy barrel, a model 64 4" 0r a 681 4"