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

[mikeruns]

I guess mine would be a 4" L frame 686 .357.

 

[Oldsalt66]

 

[CBH405]

My 5” 29-3.

 

[tbird1960]

Model 10 HB.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Well, I only have one S&W so far. It's my Registered Magnum. She's a keeper.
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Sweet. Jim

 

[Jimmymac46]

A 5” Model 27. I like just about any .357 N-Frame, but the 5” 27 is special to me.

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Yup, I Agree. Have mine in a mahogany box, 3 ‘T’s, purchased new in 1975. 5” is long enough to use to gain velocity, add weight to the muzzle end, and just short enough to holster carry and not push up when seated with the right holster. While I too think the 3/3.5” barrels are the coolest, they lose performance, add muzzle blast, and weight too much to carry regular for minor performance. A 3” 66, especially in the combat magnum chassis, will accomplish the same ballistic performance in a considerably smaller and lighter package. However, there is no such thing as a bad ‘N’ frame!!! Jim

 

[Michaelp57]

Going by what i already have, I would probably have to go with my PC SD40

 

[kimber45c]

I want the New 686 Mountain Gun w/ the thicker forcing cone Improved crane lock-up , Lighter packing weight .357 mag

 

[DFrame]

My Model25-2 . Gifted by my late wife. It will be with me until I die.

 

[Socom M4A1]

I love them all. I don’t ever see myself having just one. When I buy another revolver I don’t ever think Oh I’m gonna have to get rid of one now. Some of my favorites pictured. I know I know. I need some blued revolvers in my collection lol. Those will be the next ones purchased.

 

[dickydalton]

My 1989 44 Magnum Mountain Revolver.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

IT WOULD BE THE FACTORY........THAT WAY I WOULD OWN THEM ALL................

 

[Smoke]

These are the only two S&Ws I own. A 4006 and an M&P9.

If I could only keep one it would be the M&P9.

I won't carry a gun with a manual safety, done deal. Plus 3rd Generation Smith and Wessons are becoming obsolete and somewhat difficult to find parts for.

 

[frank1911]

I'm torn between my S&W 4" 686 and my M&P 9, 2.0.

 

[pomonapete]

586 4"

thar ain't nothin you can't say that don't vitiate my point, bucko.

 

[sousana]

4506/4566

 

[HighCountryJD]

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.

I duty carried one in that era. I always wished that I had kept it.

 

[dwainew1]

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

Shield plus, O.R., 9mm
Can be used for all purposes and is future -proof for when eyes age.

 

[Max123]

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?

That’s cruel and unusual punishment for a S&W enthusiast! It’s about as bad as asking a guy what his favorite is. It wouldn’t be the most valuable, not the rarest. It wouldn’t be the most practical or the most accurate.
If you could only pull out one gun to show your buddy, what one would that be? . Maybe that 34, but I would wind up with a 29 that fits my hand

 

[tygar]

That's an easy one. 629 4 or 6". Can kill anything on our continent, easy to carry, accurate, etc, etc. Got my first one in the 60s (29 8 3/8).