Range queens...

[Crabtree]

I know we like pics of safe queens...but how 'bout some pics of range queens? Post'em if you gottem'...


The three amigos. 28-2, 19-3 and 28-2

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I guess my two favorites to shoot are my M19 and M17. Don


M19-3

M17-4

 

[DRYHEAT]

Any time I go to the range with revolvers... these two always go...

 

[FirebirdV8]

My two range revolvers:
A very well used (but my favorite) Mod 28 no dash and a 28-2 that is trying its hardest to be a 27 (a nice factory high gloss reblue done by a previous owner).

 

[bamabiker]

Has any one ever heard of a M28 that did not shoot very good? I have heard at least 3 LEO say that the best shooting gun they ever owned was a M28.
I know I really like mine.

 

[Smith357]

14-4 Nuff said.

 

[29aholic]

Just an old 4 screw pre-29

Shoots pretty good even with me shooting it

 

[devilfrog1911]

Here's my Model 19-3 fitted with PC magnas (I bounce back and forth between these stocks and the original Targets). She's a great shooter and cleans up nicely.

 

[TheHobbyist]

Havn't got a camera, but use a model 14 and a 17 on the range primarily.

@ Smith357, those are some nice grips! Never saw a set that was that dark!

 

[Yurko]

You can ignore the non-S&W if you wish.

I noticed my M10 4" is getting a wear spot on the end of the barrel. Not sure how I feel about that. One of the reasons I bought it was because it was in mint condition. But she's been a good one on the range. I certainly have more rounds through her than the rest of them. (probably more than the rest combined.)


clockwise l-r M10-5 4", M10-5 2", M66-2 4" & Beretta Bobcat 22lr (w/ gold accents)

 

[palmetto99]

My range gun is a 19-4. It's a beater (ex LEO with alot of holster wear and flame cutting on the top strap), but it's a great shooter. It's become my "mule" for testing .38/.357 handloads. Sorry, no pics.

 

[tekarra]

A couple of my favourite range queens, 547s.

 

[target tech]

Probably my favorite paper punching revolver, a 66 that they never made. I never understood why almost all of the 6" 19's had tatget front sights, but never on the 66's. I have to keep after the .38 lead ring, but with the stainless, I can scrub as hard as I need, with anything I want.

 

[RonJon]

I have to keep after the .38 lead ring, but with the stainless, I can scrub as hard as I need, with anything I want.

Not quite exactly: I'd advise keeping the steel wool far far away from your SS gun!!

Ron

 

[WVfishguy]

All my guns are range queens. Two of my favorites are these 28-2s:

My wife likes her M65-3 and M13-1:

 

[myellowc5]

Don't have any pictures to show but a big +1 for Crabtree who kindly gave me a box for my Model 51. A great guy and forum asset. Thanks again Ty.
gary

 

[Gary7]

Model 19-4 purchased new in the summer of 1980.

From yesterday:

 

[SniperX]

My recent 10-8

Which now goes to the range every time I do in fact tonight!

 

[Shawn L]

My Model 18-4

 

[Crabtree]

Nice photos.


Here's a group shot of a recent range day. Not all mine....but a few smiffs in the crowd.

 

[Dave T]

My re-barreled, re-built and re-blued 4th Model 44 HE, also called a 1950 Model 44 Target, is the DA revolver that goes to the range most often. It usually shares space in the gun case with a 3-screw, Flattop Ruger 357 or 44.

The other 44 Special that may threaten the 4" for a favorite range Smith is this M24-3 with a 5" replacement barrel.

I've got two 45 ACP revolvers in the works that may give the 44 Specials some competition for range time. No pictures of these, yet. (smile)

Dave

 

[W.V.Martin]

New to forum

Hey guys,
Just stumbled across this site and liked what I was reading.I own several guns, but my favorite is a 10-6 that I picked up at a pawn shop in 2001 for $200 bucks. I couldn't believe my luck as the gun is at least 95%er. Over the years I've owned several Smiths and they were all great guns but I've always been partial to the K frames. I'll try to get photos as soo as I learn how to do it. I"ll have to get my son to help me figger it out.
Later & be safe
W.V. Martin

 

[Crabtree]

Hey guys,
Just stumbled across this site and liked what I was reading.

Hi W.V. Welcome to the S&W forum. There's a wealth of information at this place. I am often amazed at just how much knowledge can be accessed on this forum. Truly an asset if you like these fine firearms.

The other 44 Special that may threaten the 4" for a favorite range Smith is this M24-3 with a 5" replacement barrel.

Dave, do those grips have figure in them or is that the camera lighting? Very good lucking range revolver that one. I think I'm partial to a 5" barrel.

 

[Redmond]

This is my recently acquired K-22. Incredibly accurate (a lot more accurate than I am...).

Greg

 

[Dave T]

R Crabtree,

They started out as checkered Goncalo Alves targets. A member here worked them down to a "coke bottle" contour for me which is what you are seeing. They are a little narrow because of going below the factory impressed checkering but as long as I don't put them on a Magnum they feel pretty good.

Dave

 

[Crabtree]

Dave, I'm glad I'm not seeing things! I stared and stared and they just appeared to have a "shape" to them. Very cool. And thanks for the answer. Congrats on a fine lookin shooter too.

 

[bmcgilvray]

This Model 15 makes a great range companion.

My all-time favorite handgun for range use, a Model 17-4 I bought new in 1980.

A really gratifying "Brand-X" range queen, a Colt Officer's Model Match from 1957. Python actions have absolutely nothing on these.

 

[deanodog]

25-2

625

17-3

 

[W.V.Martin]

Thanks for the welcome Mr. Crabtree. I already have to make a correction to my post. I said I had a 10-6 but it's a 10-5. I need a brighter light on my desk here so I'll quit hitting wrong keys! Anyway the gun is a great shooter and has the best trigger of any I've ever owned! I never go to the range without it. It's a real sweetheart.
Later& be safe
W.V.

 

[Black Knight]

Driheat, I had read somewhere that Gen. Goerge Patton carried that same combo during WWII. Nice guns there.