S&W "N" Frame Revolvers???

[Dutchs]

Why did you pick the tr8 over the m&p r8?
I didnt actually pick it....it picked me. I was looking to buy a revolver in .357 since i had heard so many great things about that round and the LGS showed me this and it was love at first sight. I shot one and just had to have it.

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[BigBill]

I'll take an S&W over a 1911 any day! I cut my teeth on revolvers and the funky, 2-stage recoil of an autoloader feel foreign to me.

The 1911 has a parking place of its own in the history of handguns. Its claim to fame was during battles in wartime situations. Just shoot one and you will see.

As we're the Smith & Wesson goes all the was back to the history of our great country. I still think the wheel guns rock either old or new.

My problem is I like all guns but the plastic ones. It took me sometime to accept the plastic stocks on rifles. There is something special about a rifle or a handgun with a great looking piece of wood on it.

 

[blackpowder30]

I purchased my M29 Classic in Presentation Box with tools because it is beautiful, and as an investment. The Magnum Hunter for hunting and the Backpacker for self defense and shooting fun. The M29 is still unfired. The Backpacker I sent to the Performance Center for an excellent action job that included an 80% mainspring and hammer rebound spring. I needed the action job to get better control of my double action shooting.

 

[nomdeguerre]

Model 625

S&W Model: 625-6
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel length: 4"
Finish: Stainless Steel

This is my first handgun and I Love it! I'm handicapped and not able to pull the slide back on a 1911 style handgun. I tried many different models and manufacturers and the slide spring is just too tight.

A revolver was the perfect answer. I looked at a few different S&W models and this fit the bill. The balance for me is spot on, and the barrel length is just right. I was concerned a shorter barrel wouldn't have the accuracy, and a longer barrel would be too bulky for a ccw. The full moon speed loaders are great for quick reloads and the caliber is just right.

 

[DR505]

Let's see...why N-Frames? Well, my first handgun was a Model 27-3 4" I bought as a duty weapon. I can palm a basketball, so find the larger frame size suits me. I like blue and stainless, in that order...can't abide the "nickel plated sissy pistol" look of nickel guns, so don't own any. I've got N-Frames in .357 mag, .41 mag, .44 mag, and .45 Colt. I like each caliber for different reasons. Barrel lengths are between 3" and 6½" as I find the longer tubes don't balance well and don't carry well. I've got L and K frames too...but N-Frames way outnumber them.

For .45 ACP, I'll take a 1911 (have a bunch of those too).

 

[clevolver]

N Frames...

M1917 (Brazil 1937 contract) .45 ACP 5.5" barrel parkerized
25-5 .45 LC 8 3/8" barrel blue
625-4 .45 ACP 5" barrel stainless
28-2 .357 magnum 6.5" barrel blue

Next on my list is a 28-2 4"...

No, I can't decide which one I like best.

 

[TAROMAN]

I like 'em all!
29-2 was my first S&W new back in the day.
Wore it out and had the factory do a total overhaul:

Since then a few others were added:
4" 21-4
6" 27-2
8-3/8" 27-2
4" 28-2
6" 28-2
4" 29-2
4" 29-3
6" 29-3
3" 624
4" 624
6-1/2" 624
TWO 4" 625-3s.
8-3/8" 629-0
While I love them all, the 625s have to be the favorites and most used these days.

 

[keithherrington]

Factory or Custom?

If factory then the Model 625 in 45 ACP and 45 Colt:



If custom, then a Bowen Model 58 in 41 Magnum:



Keith

 

[nashtn]

I lean towards 44 special & 45LC.
A 3" barrel is my favorite.
Nickel is the coolest, followed by SS. But, if blued really, really well, then blued goes to the top of the list. --nashtn--

 

[BigBill]

The world famous Smith & Wesson nickel finish is awesome.

Now to bring back a dull finish with stainless, blue or nickel finish gun I use the Simi-Chrome polish. I use it straight out of the tube or can for stainless and nickel finishes but save the used Simi-chrome polish for the blues guns . Being used it takes some of the bite out of the polish. I go lightly on the blued guns so it's just enough to bring back the luster of the dull blued finish back to life again. I've seen the luster return to the blued guns were they actually increased in value quite a bit. If the bluing isn't that great I leave the gun alone. But if it's 99/100% there and dull I'll polish it.

Bill