I WANT ANOTHER S&W

[williamlayton]

Discalimer: I have no qualms about this being moved--I could come to no conclusions about the proper forum.
I digress: I can't find one that melts my butter. We are not talking collector guns here---shooters.
I do know that this catagory will tell you what does not melt me.
I don't want:
A snubby
A larger caliber than a .41 mag
A K frame or I frame
I have a number of N frames that I really do like and think I want another. Maybe a M625--but I would like it in a LC. I have a couple of M28's which I like a lot anda .41 mag, .32, .45 some .357's and one converted to shoot 9x23.
I know this is some rambling but I can't determine what i want and am asking for suggestions.
Blessings

 

[4330Inroute]

Seems you have the makings of a great collection there.

Do you have a K-22 yet? When I have the time to shoot (which is seldom these days) I go back to the K-22 I have. It's not pretty, it's older than me, 1948 by the serial number, but accurate and cheap to shoot. Just wondering?

 

[williamlayton]

I have a 1954 K-22. It is a shhoter as i had to have it refinished after years in a holster.
I have two 586's---a stailess might fit right in there--kinda wanted a different caliber--but--as for the .44mag--well--my old hands don't like it--though i understand your sentiment.
The 625 looks promising but I don't think I want the price of a long colt.
Hummmm !
Blessings

 

[NRA DOC]

625

For me, nothing is more fun to shoot than a 625 in 45 acp (ammo prices not too bad either).

 

[carl3989]

How about a 632-1. J frame, 3", adjustable sight and stainless steel. In a great new caliber .327 Federal Magnum.

 

[VaRecon]

Get you a beater 28 or a classy 27.
They look great and shoot even better.

 

[Stainz]

I guess a 625JM in .45 ACP is out as it is larger than .41 - so how about a 4" 627 Pro? Fitted with some Ahrends retro-targets in cocobolo and a HiViz .250" Classic DX style front sight, it's a great 8-shot moonclip capable .38 or .357. Fun!

Stainz

PS If you could allow a K-frane suggestion... how about a 4" 617 10 shooter .22 LR? Great fun...

 

[murphydog]

A 6 1/2 or 8 3/8" model 27. N frame, cheap to feed, and definitely not a snubbie! Also, long-barreled ones are surprisingly less expensive at this time than the shorter ones.

 

[c21yankee]

22's

I never thought I would enjoy a 6" model 48 22 WRF as much as I do and Deadly accurate until I picked up a model 46 (plain finish model 41) with 5" field barrel that is great camping and hiking gun!

 

[gr7070]

I can't find one that melts my butter.

Sounds to me like you don't really want one.

I'd wait till there's one out there that does melt. until then have fun with the guns you do have.

 

[williamlayton]

GR
Yes, I do want something---I just can't figger out what I want. What I don't want to do anymore is just buy something.
The 625 in ACP is just about as close as I have come---I still am wrestling with getting another ACP.
I have three .327s now--one in a 6 inch barrel.
I have two M28's.
I might could work in a Long Tom sumthin or other but I dunno--it would definitely be better than a snubby. I just can't wrap my mind around them--now--I have several from a number of years ago. That is a long story.
i have also been thinking about a stainless--then again I find myownself duplicating.
I am really not argueing with you boys---there are some things suggested--like the Long Toms--that are worthy of a real think.
Blessings

 

[Xfuzz]

4" 25-5 in blue of nickel........
Great belt/woods gun.

BTW...come by table B6 at the Big Houston Reliant show this weekend.
Bound to find something.

 

[Invictus357]

By your guidelines, there really is only one gun I could think of that you might like.

Performance center 627.

How could anyone not love a PC Smith with 8 shots of 357?

Product: Model 627

 

[JCS&W]

OK, no I or K frames. How about a L frame. The M586 is a great shooter, and will handle .357 rounds all day. I would suggest that you look for a M581. It is the fixed sight version of the M586. I like the clean look of it. The stainless M681, can be difficult to find. Not an N frame, but a great Smith none the less. Just a suggestion.

 

[sunday bill]

You've mentioned the 625 too often. I have a pair in 45 Colt and a pair in 45 ACP.......Never happened across a bunch of 6" Model 19s. Shot a neighbor's 6 incher this summer and had to have one.......I wouldn't overlook the modified guns. I own an old pre-Model 26 in 45 ACP that sports a long Douglas barrel and shortened cylinder. It thinks it thinks it's a rifle. My most accurate 44 Special is a Model 28 that was made over to 44 Spec. back when factory 44 Specials weren't to be had. Lib'll have to sell these S&Ws I've mentioned after I've checked out.

 

[pistolairo]

I have a nice Model 58, Nickel, Very Clean, that is looking for a new home! I want to purchase a PC 627 and need the $ to make the deal.

 

[M3Stuart]

OP said: "A K frame or I frame"

Did you mean a K or "L" frame? Or did you mean the smaller "I" and are you only thinking about J's, L's and N's?

 

[Chaosrob]

Buying just to buy is a sickness, lol. Not the worst one to have mind you, but a sickness nonetheless. When I develop that frame of mind I just hit the shops and auctions and wait till something jumps out at me. Asking a knowledgeable group of guys on a forum may not be a bad way to go either

 

[bigmoose]

Get a Model 39. It certainly is different from what you have and is a comfortable and enjoyable gun to shoot. Mine always puts a smile on my face when carrying or shooting it.

 

[williamlayton]

Alrighty now !
You boys have certain;y helped with the thinking and I thank you a bunch----well, fer helpin me spend my money.

Now, what it is I have come up with is gonna require some amount of decision. The ideal gun for this project would be a .45 or .45acp---I am kinda leaning towards the .45LC but I really don't know.
The LC holds some amount of desire because I don't have one in this caliber and it is a classic. That said, as another has said, the ACP is easier to find and less expensive (ammo wise).
So here is the desire---A 4 or 5 inch in one of those calibers (or are they the same caliber --I digress). probably a Mountain Gun but being rather a newby about all of this--anything in this caliber in an "N" frame is worth considering.
What do you boys think ?
Blessings