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

[PittsburghJon67]

If you could choose just one Smith & Wesson firearm to own—whether for personal defense, fun at the range, or collecting—what would it be and why?

Would you pick a classic like the Model 29, a reliable Shield Plus, or something unique?

I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest!

What's your must-have Smith & Wesson?

Smith & Wesson Model#15 Combat Masterpiece. Nope, don't own one.

 

[Muddyboot]

Third model hand ejector (Model of 1926) .44 Special with 4-inch barrel.

 

[Xdguy45]

I would keep my Model 25-2. Bought it back in the mid 70s in Tampa, Fla. Had it hard chromed not long after. Not my first Smith, but close. I know where my first Smith is, but can’t buy it back. Never, ever sell your first gun.

That’s a beauty right there. The grips it’s wearing really give it a nice look.

 

[Wolfie4570]

My Nels Ford tuned 45 Colt Mountain Gun

 

[S&W Fan]

Third model hand ejector (Model of 1926) .44 Special with 4-inch barrel.

This ^ if we’re talking any S&W made. If we’re talking those we own it’s my late dad’s no dash 4” 686 he bought new in Sept 1981.

 

[Claymore33]

Well I do not have to make that decision, because this is America and I live in Texas so I can have Models 15 ,19, 27, 29, and 57 . And what ever the hell I want.

 

[Xdguy45]

Bought new in 1991 would be my Model 6590 in 9mm or the 6” M629-1 with shoulder holster.

 

[crasig]

I'd keep my Brazil contract (1917) .45 acp DA revolver. It shows only storage wear, but like new mechanically. It was delivered to Brazil in 1946, the year & month of my birth. So EXTRA special to me.

 

[Stilltrying]

If you could choose just one Smith & Wesson firearm to own—whether for personal defense, fun at the range, or collecting—what would it be and why?

Would you pick a classic like the Model 29, a reliable Shield Plus, or something unique?

I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest!

What's your must-have Smith & Wesson?

This one, I have papers from the S&W historian. Model 19 reverse pinto from the factory.

 

[S-W4EVER]

model 442. It is just about always with me.

While my M442-2 doesn’t have the sentimental value that my M28-2’s have, I’d miss it first as it is my EDC too.

 

[Imissedagain]

"I’d love to hear what the community values most, as this could influence an upcoming giveaway contest"

Based on the 1st post, it might have to be a current model.
Along with the 460/2.75", how about a long barreled M41, a long barreled 22LR revolver and Lever Rifle. 45 Colt perhaps.

 

[Jimmymac46]

I’d have my SW model 27-2 5”

I have the exact same gun, a -2 5” three ‘t’s in mahogany box, purchased new in mid 70’s. That said, not my only gun or first choice.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Because I no longer reload it would be, and is a Model 41. A precision and accurate firearm, and being .22 calibre cheap to run.

Agreed. Both barrels, 7” slender, and 5.5” bull. A top five.

 

[Devil in the Shade]

The new beautiful MOUNTAIN GUN! Talk about fine detail.