Favorite all-purpose S&W revolver from any era...

[Rigger]

I got into this smith 41 mag worth the money,it carried so well I took it hunting a few times!

 

[jlynch34]

My 19-5 has to be my favorite as it's the only Smith I have left. My all time favorite the S&W K-22.

 

[kudzu3]

K frame .357 magnum, 2 1/2-4" barrel. 19, 66, 13, 65, pick one.

 

[Chipmunk6]

Hmmm, Best All Round Handgun ,Well we all know it's going to be a .44spl. My choice would be a model 21 with the 24-3 in second place.YMMV
Chipmunk6

 

[firecontrol123]

Too many, my favorite carry revolver is the model 442, favorite taget 38special is the model 15 Combat Masterpiece and my favorite magnum is the model 19 in blue with a 4" barrel. All of the above have served me well over the years.

 

[Brian41]

All around favorite would be my 629 in three inch. It's a great all around gun and can be loaded down or 44 specials used in it. Also conceals better than you'd think with right holster and belt.

 

[WardenRoss]

 

[feralmerril]

I see I posted on this years old thread long ago. I own probley whats popularly thought as the best examples of revolvers made. Several pythons, troopers, smiths in models 29-2, 27-2, 25-5, 24-3, 66-3 etc.
Yet the one that gets carried the most, (except for pocket carry), is my 4" 1953 M&P. It`s not stainless but I have never needed a stainless as I never had a blue one rust on me anyway. No target sights but it shoots better than me anyway.
Here`s why I carry it more than my far more expensive and more powerfull target sighted guns.
I think it`s first because its simply the right size. It feels next to perfect in my hand. Just the right weight without feeling heavy and bulky. It`s not super expendsive like my others, therefore I aint worried about scuffing it up or getting it dirty. I do have a as new but old 3" 36 that is even easier to pack but frankly it "feels" too light in the hand and the sights are a little too fine. The .38 special is good enough for protection for me. Raquel welch stays locked away but aunt jaminah cooks for me.

 

[Chaosrob]

Crappy phone pic, but this. Versatile, compact enough, accurate, reliable. 629-2

 

[redlevel]

I do have a as new but old 3" 36 that is even easier to pack but frankly it "feels" too light in the hand and the sights are a little too fine.

A 3" M36-1 in a Lobo flap holster is a hard combo to beat for a "packin' pistol" around the farm. I'm bad to keep a mixed load in the cylinder. During the "snake" months I keep one snake shot load, two wadcutter reloads, and two BB heavy .38 +P loads in case of a serious upscuddle.

 

[roundgunner]

I think I would say the 3" 629. It can do anything well.

 

[mg357]

S&W Model 686 4 inch barrel. It can be used for hunting, home defense, concealed carry with the right holster of course.

 

[WC145]

I'm not usually big on reconstituted threads but this is a good one. I love that engraved .41mag, especially because it's seeing time in the field. Since this thread originated I've discovered the versatility and usefullness of the N-frame revolver. Yeah, they're big but not that big, especially with shorter barrels and decent leather. I've got three that qualify as great all purpose carry guns, but I have to say that my 327 Night Guard is probably the best all around package. It is the right combination of size, weight, capacity, and power and will fill pretty much any role you choose, from field work to concealed carry to home and vehicle defense. My Mag-na-port custom 3" M29-10 .44mag and Behlert custom 2.75" M25-2 .45acp come in a very close 2nd and 3rd.

Here are some pics (any opportunity to show off!)

327 Night Guard -

Mag-na-port 29-10 -

Behlert 25-2 (again!) -

 

[C.S.63]

Well this will do 4" N frame 29-8

till I find a suitable 58?

 

[feralmerril]

Ours was made in 1970. I bought it off gunbroker, the only time I ever bought off the net, about 4 years ago. It was advertised as being "in good shape." Turned out it was brand new in the box unfired! I didnt pay much for it either.Theresa claims it`s hers! I have a pancake holster for it.

 

[Cyrano]

Wow, redlevel!! That's one large, fat, well fed snake.

 

[bpeddicord]

Favorte all purpose S&W revolver.

I carry a wide variety of pistols and revolvers depending on the situation and location, whether it be hunting, hiking, or shopping (I hate shopping!). But this model 10-10 has turned out to be my favorite daily carry revolver (I recently bought this gun from Dream to Dream). It shoots accurately with almost any load I put in it and has enough power to handle most self defense situations. I have other model 10s but this one seems to be more accurate and has a great trigger.

 

[OLDSTER]

favorite

Model 642 is my favorite.

Same here. The Centennial ( with a trigger job) is my all time favorite

 

[brucev]

O.K. I'll play. My favorite all-purpose S&W revolver is (God help me!) 6" 28-2. My reasoning is easy to follow. The very first new S&W revolver I ever purchased was a 6" 28-2 as it was the strongest .357 I could find and afford. Sadly that revolver got away from me. Happily it was replaced by my identical-twin brother (deceased) with a virtually identical 28-2 from the late 1970's. I have a 4" 28-2 that I adore. And I wouldn't want to have to give it up. But for all round shooting, plinking and hunting, the 6" 28-2 is in my estimate ideal.

Now... if the discussion focuses upon SD/HD, I'll admit that the very first revolver that I would want in my hand is my 21-4... loaded with some nice 200 gr. Gold Dots!

 

[LouisianaJoe]

A couple come to mind.

64-3

19-4 2.5"

For a bit larger hole this Hard Chrome plated 25-9 .45 Colt