Mode 67 with both hogue a two sets, of original wood , standard and target. Small enough for concealed and potent enough with plus P .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?
If You Could Only Own One Smith & Wesson… What Would It Be?
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Tough question. I have to ask myself what S&W I would never get rid of. One I'll never part with is my model 617, 6", .22 LR 6 shot revolver I bought new in 1991. Poor little 34-1 since then just takes up space in the back of the safe. 
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My Model 58.
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Is that Doc Barranti's leather work? I'm waiting on some of my own to arrive this week (I hope) for a . . . ahem, Lipsey's SP101 in .327 Fed Mag.
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My model 24 44 special.
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I was a reserve police officer back in the 80's and went through a number of S&W's looking for the right one. I tried the mod 19, 36, 65, 66 and 67. If I had to choose only one it would be the 66, even though I let another officer talk me out of it when I left the force. I still have my 67 locked safely in my gun safe. The model 36 was my backup and served me well. Only needed to draw it once in 12 years but if I had to have used it I had total confidence in it doing what I needed it to do. All were 4 inch models except for the 36 which was the 2 inch chief.
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Indeed it is! I really like his revolver gunleather.
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My first choice would be a 5"-barreled Model 27. Close second: 4" Model 586 or 686.
And you have polished it a bit too. Looks great. Where did you get those grips? Makes a workhorse look like a BBQ gun.
Thanks.
The ivory grips are by Dan Collins. Grant Cunningham tuned it. Two different engravers did the inlay and polishing. It was quite a project.
The ivory grips are by Dan Collins. Grant Cunningham tuned it. Two different engravers did the inlay and polishing. It was quite a project.
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The hat was my second clue!
S&W 547 in 3''barrel| because it shoots all 9mm and 357
One S&W????????...............That would be the S&W factory!!!!!!!!!!!!...........That way I'd have them all...........By The way OP........It ain't ever gonna happen.
Combat masterpiece 4" K frame
1950 target. 44 spcl
A <4" Nickel Registered Magnum…..because.
Aaahhh..........The good ol days......
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The answer is obvious. The one gun nobody else makes anything comparable! The mighty Model 500, 4-inch! At 57 ounces it's as light as many long-barreled .44 magnums yet delivers greater energy from that stubby barrel! Capable of reaching 2,200 fpe from the short barrel, the cartridge is so over-powered, there is no need to push it. My 380 gr. Matt's GCHC using Lil 'gun, loaded to 1,543fps/2,003 fpe will put down anything on this continent. The gun is supremely accurate, and thanks to the efficient brake, has a surprisingly reasonable recoil! Five round strings DA, rapid-fire are more "comfortable" to shoot than .44 magnum from my S&W M69! Loaded way down to .44 energy levels brings recoil into the non-existent category.
As can be seen in the pictures next to my Colt Python, the M500 is a beast, but a lot smaller than easier to tote hands free, and have strapped ON YOU in an emergency, while your slug gun is "over there" somewhere.
As can be seen in the pictures next to my Colt Python, the M500 is a beast, but a lot smaller than easier to tote hands free, and have strapped ON YOU in an emergency, while your slug gun is "over there" somewhere.
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Any of the 69XX series. I have both the 6906 and the 6926.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?
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Registered Magnum, 2nd a 44spl triple lock, and if I had to pick one of my own...pre model 44mag or 629DX.
I can find other brands to shoot, but those are the 3 coolest S&Ws.
I can find other brands to shoot, but those are the 3 coolest S&Ws.
bananaman
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Don't make my brain work that hard!!! Bob
PauldL
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Well, a decked out 6 & 1/2" Registered Magnum
Realistically, my '71 6& 1/2" 27-2
Realistically, my '71 6& 1/2" 27-2
bufford
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That would be my Gen 1 M&P-40 with APEX trigger.... shoots like butter
Love this weapon!!
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