If you could only have one revolver in .357, what model would it be?

[David Sinko]

It would be the most expensive one I could get my hands on so that I could sell it for top dollar. Then I'd buy a real big bore and have money left over for ammo.

Sorry, but you had to ask...

Dave Sinko

 

[18DAI]

4" model 19. It simply doesn't get any better than that, for me. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Some nice Smiths pictured and mentioned here. I agree with the posts saying any S&W would be a good choice, depending on what you want to do with it.

I really like the 3 1/2" or 4" N frame eight shooters, but don't want to be without a J frame either. And the 2 1/2" to 4" K, L, or N frames are all sweet (as long as they have a good trigger & grips).

For longer shots, a scoped 8"er can be useful.

 

[johngalt]

My only 2 .357s are a 4" GP 100 and a 4" 686-6. The 686 easily wins this contest even with the lock. I would like to find a 586 or/and a 27 though.

 

[wheelgun1958]

Call me a heretic. My 3in SP101 stainless.

 

[hikerbum]

I gotta agree the sp101 3" is a very nice gun. Love mine.

Also have a 6" model 28 and a 6" 586, both would be hard to let go if I could only have one.

 

[jimmyjoe]

I'm gunna through this one out there. How about a model 520?

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[CactusCapt]

Ahh, so there IS a 520 in San Antonio to go with the 520 box I picked up some time ago at Nagel's. But I'll wager you already have a box to go with that beauty.

 

[bsp212]

My vote goes for any 586/686/L frame. Even though I only own K's and N's, there is something about the balance of the L frame that appeals to me.

 

[m657]

My vote: 627 PC V8 4" if I'm serious about SHOOTING it a lot....and if I don't have to CCW it in my thong....

 

[animalmother]

Not an easy choice for me as I have the following S&W 357 revolvers:

Model 19-7 6-inch
Model 60-9 Chief’s Special 2-inch
Model 586 PC L-Comp 3-inch
Model 686-4 4-inch
Model 686-6 8-3/8 inch

And the following non-S&W revolvers:

Colt King Cobra 8-inch
Ruger Security Six blue 357 Mag 6-inch
Ruger Service Six stainless 357 Mag 4-inch
Ruger Speed Six stainless 357 Mag 4-inch
Ruger Bisley stainless 357 Mag 5½-inch
Ruger GP100 6-inch

As far as S&W revolvers go, I would take my 586 L-Comp and as far as non-S&W revolvers go, I would take my 8-inch Colt KC.

Not sure which I would chose between the 586 and KC.

 

[mkk41]

Sorry Springfield fans , but if I could have only 1 .357 revolver , my 5-screw HP would go and my Colt Python would stay.

 

[Farmer17]

If I could only have one .357 I would spend the money to have it set up exactly the way I wanted. So that would be an early Smith 586 with a later Mountain Gun barrel screwed on and perfectly blued to match, with a Master Action Job and factory finger groove combat grips.

 

[Texan]

A model 19 or 66.
They are perfect for the role you mentioned.

Prices depend on condition and what dash you find.
I would say anywhere from $300.00 - $550.00 if in great shape
with box & toools.

Texan

 

[Cruiser RN]

If limited to the 4 inch Barrel a Model 28 for me.If I could have ONLY 1 it would be my Model 640 with the sweet trigger job done by my gunsmith........God Bless.......Mike

 

[GLL]

4" 27-2

 

[Poohgyrr]

Sorry, just can't help myself.

THAT! (GLL's M27) is a S&W .357 S&W Magnum!

(Hey, I like all the pics in this thread, but really like blued 4" N frames...)

 

[drjjpdc]

Not even a hesitation. Model 686, 6 inch barrel and stainless with the black grips rubber. Normally I detest non-wood grips but on this gun they are balanced and feel very good.

Of course I wouldn't turn my nose up at a pair of black, grey and brown laminates on the SS.

 

[Colt357]

My all time favorite for the 1-and-only-1 scenarios is probably the S&W 686+ Mountain Gun. However, they are rather hard to find now-a-days and seem to be getting pretty pricy.

Still, a great 1-size-fits-all choice if you can find one.

Regards,
Dennis

 

[jja327]

Thanks for the inputs.

Since the revolver will be used in Basic Pistol classes with students in addition to being a range gun for myself, I'm leaning towards a 686-4 in 4" barrel.