If you could only pick 2 ultimate classics

[Birdgun]

My pick for the 2 ultimate S&W classics would be the Model 15 and 19.

S&W Model 15-4 "Combat Masterpiece" in .38 Special

S&W Model 19-3 "Combat Magnum" in 357 Magnum

Thanks for looking at two of my S&W revolvers that I consider "Ultimate Classics."

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[Rick Sanborn]

29-2, 6.5”
27-2, 3.5”

 

[rbmac52]

My ultimate classic revolvers would be a Model 58 in Nickel and a Model 520 (the original). Thankfully, I have both, like new in box.

 

[Llance]

Easy question, deserves an easy answer. Model 57, and any Model 19.

My hands aren't big enough for a .44 mag but I can handle the .41 mag. As for the Model 19, like what's not to like about a .38-.357 revolver.

Give me a choice of 3 and I'd add a K-22.

 

[Grog Wurst]

While not within the last 50 years…. A mid 30’s 38/44 Outdoorsman and a mid 30’s registered 357…. I had both for a short while then got the itch to replace my 1948 Winchester 52 with an Anchutz to shoot 4 position small bore NRA matches…. Still have the 38/44 but sure wish I had the registered model back!

Your results may very..

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

Model 10 and Model 36.

 

[BucknBronco]

Model 19 and Model 29, both pre-lock.

 

[45NUTT]

Two???

Okay, I'll play.
1) K-22 pre model number 6" blue
2) 624 Lew Horton 3" 44 Special

Both with original box, paperwork, tools and MINT!!

 

[Aukula1062]

J frame rimfire with 3 1/2 or 4 inch barrel and a 28-2 4 inch. If I could have 3, Model 18.

 

[Gamecock]

J frame rimfire with 3 1/2 or 4 inch barrel and a 28-2 4 inch. If I could have 3, Model 18.

You show why 2 is impossible. Your picks are completely different from mine, yet just as valid.

 

[Gamecock]

No one picked the new no lock 10 or 19? Why not, S&W calls them 'classics.'

Sorry, taking the lock out doesn't make them 'classic.'

End of rant.

 

[daveboy]

A pinned and recessed Model 19. After that, it's a toss up between a Model 29 and a 586. The 29 is more famous because of Dirty Harry. But, the 586 is more practical in my opinion.

 

[bedwards]

Model 19 and Model 29 would be my picks, both pinned and recessed if you could.

 

[SWFan27]

My head choice would be the 27 and 19. My heart choice would be the 19 and the 66.

 

[BAM-BAM]

1. EDC my 3" 66-4 Spegel Boot grips

2. all around utility/duty gun the 4" 686 no dash I've had since the early 80s round butted and action job!

and got to have a .22 which would be a 4" 18

 

[sceva]

A K-22 Masterpiece 6" and an older Model 41 5"

These are classic .22 Rimfires

 

[wbraswell]

I will recall my own past when I bought my first S&W. I bought a Model 25-2, with the 6.5" barrel in .45acp. It's cheaper than a Model 29 and cheaper to shoot, too. Very pleasant to shoot. Any time I have a 6.5" barreled N-frame in my hand, I have a smile on my face. I can't help it. Then, a K-22, which happened to be my 2nd S&W.

 

[raljr1]

Model 53 w/6" barrel and both cylinders, Model 29-2 w/4" barrel

Robert

 

[ColumbusJBR]

If it HAS to be 2…

A P&R Model 19 4” (already have one, my 1st S&W revolver)

And a 29-2 4”. Still waiting for one to fall in my lap LOL. I have a nickel 6.5” that is holding me over until then (I’ve since put its original stocks back on it, just no photo).

 

[kbm6893]

Can't get more classic than the Model 10 or any of the earlier variants. Before the frame mounted firing pin and of course before the lock. I don't even consider the new Model 10's without the lock to be classic. Once they stopped pinning the barrel, they're not really classic to me. Been around since about 1899. I don't think an L frame rises to the level of 'classic". They're too new. I love my 681 and think the L frame is the perfect size and weight .357, but it isn't classic to me.