Most under appreciated Smith & Wesson model of the last 40 yrs?

[Toyman]

Model 21-4 and model 22-4
22-4 45 ACP

21-4 44 special

 

[Goblin]

I’d say the .327 magnums. Although that could be classified as an under appreciated cartridge as opposed to an under appreciated revolver, since they’re highly appreciated in other calibers.

 

[Tony Rumore]

4" Model 69. It's the real "mountain gun".

Too bad Smith wasted a good name on just another 629.

 

[S&WIowegan]

620 and 619

I'm in agreement with SLT 223. When the two were announced I had to have one of each. Don't remember how I got them or what I paid. They came from the same source. I actually shot them quite a bit and my 619 was the more accurate of the pair. I got spooked when I read about the barrel breakage and put them away.

I'm going to dig them out and shoot them a lot.

 

[Green Frog]

I’d say the .327 magnums. Although that could be classified as an under appreciated cartridge as opposed to an under appreciated revolver, since they’re highly appreciated in other calibers.

So far Smith hasn’t wasted the number 616, so perhaps they will eventually make a stainless K-frame in 327 FM. Let me start a rumor right now, they’re planning to reintroduce no-lock revolvers and are saving that number for the grand re-entry of real S&W revolvers...



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Froggie

 

[Papabear1324]

My vote is for Smith & Wesson M 696----44 special. Very under rated.

 

[MrMoose]

My vote is for Smith & Wesson M 696----44 special. Very under rated.

I agree with you Papa. 696 = 5 rounds of .44 special in a medium (L) frame. Relatively compact, quick-handling, 3” revolver. Load it as cool or hot as necessary. Big, wide, heavy, slow bullets work. Fantastic and under-appreciated revolver. Hickock45 did a nice video on it.

Elmer would approve...

 

[Dave.357]

My vote would have to be the
Model 14 as some others have
Said it is as close to perfection
As it gets.
If you can not do it with a model
14 you probably can not do it.

 

[MrMoose]

My vote would have to be the
Model 14 as some others have
Said it is as close to perfection
As it gets.
If you can not do it with a model
14 you probably can not do it.

From the current catalog of S&W offerings, a stainless model 67 looks to have closest spec to the 14 — or a 10 Classic if one can make do with fixed sights. I’ve often thought a 67 with a red dot would be a ton of fun on the range...

 

[Hannibal Barca]

Does anybody have a model 520? A fixed sight N frame .357 Magnum.

 

[Wood & Steel]

Any Smith that is a revolver is under-appreciated today.

 

[hkcavalier]

I think we're confusing rarity for being under appreciated.

If not many were made but they now command big $$$, that's not under appreciated!

Based on what I see in pawn shops and such, it's the last of the Model 10s that worked for a living, the 1980s guns that are plentiful but can hardly be given away to most buyers. Not when Joe Blow can get a doublestack 9mm for $350 or less.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I think we're confusing rarity for being under appreciated.

If not many were made but they now command big $$$, that's not under appreciated!

Have to disagree. As I stated the 3" 66s weren't produced in larger numbers because they didn't sell. After the 5000 Ashland order (pre-paid I presume) only another 500 or so were built over the next 5 or 6 years..... probably because S&W had the barrels and they are known for not wasting anything.

As a product in the 1980s the 3" 66 "was a dud".

Very under appreciated at the time. They are commanding big $$$ today because of their rarity.

Any gun that was/is popular and selling is going to be produced until the market's appetite is satisfied.

By the way S&W needs a Killer model 666! Bet it would sell like ice cubes in Hell The 66-6 was only produced for 3 years and marked the end of the 66 as we knew it

 

[bananaman]

There are corners of this forum that would advance virtually every model produced in the last 40 years as being the best and least appreciated. My thoughts first fell to the 586/686 but those don't fall into the underappreciated column. I then thought of the many j-frames, but those have their aficionados. The big guns, N frames, also are worthy in the "best of" category, but only that. How many threads can you find on the virtues of the incomparable model 10? So, I go back to the model 14 in the pedestrian .38 special. I think the value of these guns in terms of aesthetics, function, and accuracy is often overlooked by those searching for sexier, a bigger bang, high capacity, conceal-ability, tactical-ability, stainless steel invulnerability, or ... something, are missing the essence of the target sighted, six inch barreled, blue steel, easy to shoot six shooter. I'll go back in my corner now.
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I have to agree with model 14. I have a -3. Picked it up online for $410 shipped and insured. It looks good, and shoots quite well! Bob

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
The 3in guns [when they were produced] and the fixed sight guns
after the adj sight ones caught on..[ something about simple was best,,,
I was guilty of it to!!!]

 

[jtcarm]

Another vote for the Model 14.

 

[kaaskop49]

Let me put on my hard hat. Here goes: the 637-2 "Wyatt Deep Cover" DAO variant issued by the Performance Center. Nearly universally hated by many for its connection to a TV show and individual and for the logos etched into the frame.

I know nothing about the show or person: I do know that the Wyatt 637PCs put later PC J-frames to shame in terms of fit, finish, and DA smoothness. As I have written in the past, they are slick carry pieces and deserve a more appreciative audience.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Drm50]

I would have to go with 422 pistol. The last decent 22 pistol before the Hi tech junk. Adj sights, walnut grips 4”& 6” and nice little plinking pistol.