If you could only own 1 S&W revolver?

+1 on a 3"-4" Model 29 or 629. It can do it all.
 
MG

...a Mountain Gun... Caliber would depend on the overall circumstances of why I have only one gun left but my favorite is the 657 .41 Magnum.

I currently have the 657, 629 and 625/.45 ACP and they all shoot, carry and balance great.

Bob
 
...a Mountain Gun... Caliber would depend on the overall circumstances of why I have only one gun left but my favorite is the 657 .41 Magnum.

I currently have the 657, 629 and 625/.45 ACP and they all shoot, carry and balance great.

Bob


I knew you would pick one of them small bore 41's.
 
The thought of owning just one just sends shivers down my spine. But if it ever came to that then I would pick my M10 HB.



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I love the 681 PC with the 3" ported barrel, but would probably pick the 617 4" because of the way that ammo is going. Around here .22 is about the only thing you can find to buy and if you find anything else it is getting more expensive by the day. It is probably not going to get cheaper or more plentiful anytime soon, so that would help make my decision.
 
Would defintely have to be a model 19/66 4-inch. Already have mod. 66-1 4-inch so am good to go.
 
Not So Far Off the Mark

It may seem funny but I would pick a skinny barrel, 4" Model 10. It is not too big or too small. You can carry it no problem. No delicate sights to worry about. A top load of 38 Special with a hard cast bullet will shoot right through most critters and a hollow point load is no slouch on varmints.

Twenty years ago that well might have been my answer. A thin barrel M&P is light enough to carry but heavy enough to control recoil. A 4" bbl gives a useful sight radius and the sights are simple and sturdy. Ammo was available every where and was cheap. Every gunsmith knew how to work on them and parts were not a problem.

Today, things have changed a little. If I was down to one handgun for legal reasons, I would assume that there would be many other restrictions in place. Many countries already restrict or prohibit handloading. There might be restrictions on ammunition purchases and limits on the ammount an individual can possess. Look at the problems with ammunition availability today just because of market pressures. All that might push me toward a 9mm, .40, or .45ACP.

If I just went broke (Never say Never!) it would probably be my 3.5" 27-2. It's a little heavy, but carries well enough in a Mernickle PS 6.
 
I would say my 610 no dash 5" as it is not a military caliber, and if that had to include rimfire, I might be forced to go with the Model 48 and the 22 WMR round and I do have the LR cylinder to go with the magnum. Should give me greater shoot-ability with ammo and government regulations.

But I'm not sure I would ever willingly give over my guns and become a slave.
 
Old Navy,

One can end up with a one gun situation without it coming from the .gov, it can be one's own financial state. That has happened to me twice.

I answered this thread earlier, but with an auto (S&W Shorty .45). But answer the revolver question properly, I would say a 2 & 1/2 inch 686 would be the one for me. Concealed carry is the primary function for firearms for me.


Cat
 
686 4". I've owned a 642 and a 66. The 686 just feels so nice, and knowing I can shoot whatever I want out of it makes it more appealing to me than the 66. I also like th full underlug.
 
For home/personal defense, a 2-1/2 or 3 inch K frame.

For competition, a 4 inch L frame.
 

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