If You Could Only Own One Smith & Wesson… What Would It Be?

[Stickgunner]

My 329PD, much better than the highly vaunted 629 mountain guns if you realistically carry one all day in the woods, hiking, on the farm or whatever else. Just MHO.

 

[Greymann]

An original Centennial, model 40

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['79 Magnum GT]

I'd love to have my 6.5" blue M29-2 back. I trade ALL my other guns for it. My first REAL gun which I got in 1978 and lost in 2012. That one was my most prized possession. Still holding out hope but not my breath.

 

[alwslate]

A 4" model 27-2 or 28-2. Either would be fine.

 

[fatcat3]

Oops, didn’t see it pertained to only S&W. My apologies.

Thats okay I had to go back to the top TWICE to make sure I wasn't fouled up.

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

I would hate to part with any of my S&Ws or be forced to own just 1... but of those I already have, it would be a tough choice between my 29-2 or my 18-3 because they belonged to my late father. The 29-2 is unfired in mint condition and is obviously worth a lot more than my 18-3, but I use and enjoy the 18-3 a lot whereas the 29-2 is a safe queen.

If we are talking guns I don't already have but want, probably a high condition 29-5 Classic DX with all the goodies that came with it.

 

[wood714]

The one on top.

 

[dben002]

let me chime in as a means of support from the bottom feeders.....
CSX E series 3.6 inch model...why...Trigger, capacity (13 or 16 or 18), accuracy, feel ability,
concealment.

 

[Kenna]

4506-1 was always wondering why 18DAI was so found! Now i know why!

 

[Hilldweller]

Well…..since I only own one S&W it would have to be my 66-3 tri-alpha. K-frame, round butt, .357. I’ve had one since 1988. The combination of the round butt and larger frame fit my hand perfectly. Conceals well and can handle the magnum rounds although I normally have +p’s loaded.

Ordered one from S&W in 1988 and sold it in 2019 when I sold 95% of my entire collection. Within a month or so, suffering from a serious case of sellers remorse, I sought out a replacement. Took a bit but came up with one made about the same year. Made the case myself.

 

[crows]

It would be a Mod. 64 that my Uncle carried the last half of his career as a police officer. It has crappy fitting (in my hands) rubber grips and white paint on the front sight. They will both stay there.

 

[john17427]

4" model 64

 

[ladder13]

581/681 one of those.

 

[Model29-26.5]

See my screen name

 

[woodsltc]

This 586 no dash...because it's kinda a middle of the road choice. Can use 38's or 357 rounds, barrel not too long or too short, reliable, and easy to carry. Don

 

[madmikeb]

I'd probably choose this 5" custom 629. Seems like it would be a good at multi-tasking.

 

[warbuff]

I have been cutting back as I age, so I don't have as many as I once did. I'd have a hard time choosing between the following 2. One might think obvious choice would be the 6" Model 952, but I have a lot of history with the 586.

 

[JRB416]

The 6.5 inch five screw on the left.........or maybe the 4 inch five screw on the right. It would be very difficult to make a decision but I lean towards the 6.5 inch. Both are like new and possibly unfired since leaving the factory. My reason for choosing a 44 Magnum five screw is collector purposes.

 

[Bajadoc]

For my purposes, my trusty Model 49.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

NEVER gonna happen.............Silly thread.