If you could only own 1 S&W revolver?

[Old Navy]

That's easy, my S&W 610 5" no dash.

 

[michael thornton]

one smith for me? never happen while on top of the dirt.

 

[Old Navy]

Hahahaha!!! Know the feeling!!!

one smith for me? never happen while on top of the dirt.

 

[Alpha06]

Touch decision to make on this one.

So none of my boys feel left out, I'll just pick all three: 29, 686, and 617.

They all get her done.

 

[RABULL]

Well, I I could own only one, it would probably be my Model 29-2 .44 magnum Blued 4". You can load it up or load it down (.44 special).

 

[lev83]

Easy choice 6" 586. Love those L frames

 

[Allen-frame]

Crap , we've done this thread to death. It's not possible to pick one.

I have 10 that will be buried with me when I go. 'kidding'

N frame ,45 Colt ctg. mod. 25-5 ,25-7 4in. or 5in. My current favorite.


Allen F

 

[Frizzman]

Either my 4" M19-3 or the 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt or...

 

[colt_saa]

If you could only own 1 S&W revolver, what model would you choose?

I would choose to move to a place that allowed me to do as I pleased.

 

[josephthreedogs]

Model 28-2 4 inch.

I'm with him.

 

[heeter3]

I like my 19-4 , 6 inch probably because it shoots like a dream.

 

[retired2006]

Only one revolver ??

For me it would be my model 48 with 6" barrel and aux. 22lr cylinder.
But of course let's hope it never comes to that.

 

[jag312]

Smith & Wesson Schofield, factory engraved, ivory grips. I don't have one, but if I was limited to just one S&W, that is what I would want.

 

[Jaymor7]

It would be the 6" Model 17 that belonged to my Grandpa, followed by my 6" Model 686.

 

[azwheelgun]

686 8 3/8 Nice all around gun.

 

[KurtC]

I actually have whittled my collection down to one: Fixed sights, .45 acp, no lock = Model 25-12.

 

[Max-BB]

Only One!

19-4 Slicked up a bit and definitely a shooter!

 

[H Richard]

I would be very unhappy!

Would probably be my 6" 686, as it is one of the most versatile revolvers made by S&W. From mild plinking/target work to full house magnum it handles it all.

 

[Jimmymac46]

azwheelgun....I have only been in the forum since April, but I think this is the first time anyone has mentioned the 586/686 with the 8 3/8? I have one and it is far away my favorite shooter in 357 mag, even over my 27-2's in 5" and 8 3/8". However, I remain fixed in the opinion that a 4" K or L frame 357 is the best all around weapon if one were the only option. Again, the reasoning being availability of ammo, range of power, and concealablity. This from a man with 9 model 29/629's. Go figure.

 

[Jimmymac46]

RABULL- I agree with your view on the 29-2 4". I purchase a new one in 1973, carried it on duty until 1978 until rules and regulatons required all on my department to carry the same weapon..... a department issued 66 4". After carrying it for 10 years using the Remington 125 grain JHP (we chronographed it at 1425 fps out the 4"), I would have to say that due to the somewhat lighter weight and compact size, yet serious performance, I would have to make my 29 the second choice, if only one gun was the option. I was able to purchase my original issued 66 from the department ($125) when we again changed and went to Glock 40's. My 66 is my house piece...being my wife's favorite also.