I agree with all the votes for the 27, but, you could pack a whole lot of extra power, and therefore uses in the same size package, with a 29/629 with 3"-4" barrel. But then again I sleep, eat, and drink N-Frame 44's.
Smith & Wesson's best revolver?
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66Park
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I don't know if there is such a thing as "best," but I can tell you that I have fallen in love with every pre war N frame I've ever held. Here's my favorite that I own, a 1933 38/44 Outdoorsman:
Since I have a lot of kids and a Registered Magnum, or even a 29/629 will be out of my reach for the forseeable future (sour grapes) I would have to say the best SW revolver is a 686 with 6" barrel, in particular the one my wife bought me for Christmas in 1993. But seriously I would say that this particular model is one of the most versatile firearms a person could own.
K W C
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I bought a 27-2 6" nickel a few months ago. I brought it home & stuck it in the safe. After reading this thread, I got it out & examined it. It really is the top of the line for S&W ,...top of the line for any revolver.... IMO.
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An old thread revived{a very enjoyable thread none-the-less}. For me and my all around general use it is an easy choice, the Model 686 Mt. Gun, it closely mimics my all time favorite 4in. Model 19 but offers a stronger frame for 357 use and holds 7 rds and still is very close in wt. and balance and can work in virtually all uses ok. It may not be the absolute best{ that's why most of us own more than one gun} but it'll do. Joe.
Modified
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"Best" doesn't really work for a company that has been making fine revolvers since the mid 19th century.
How about "Most Delightful":
How about "Most Delightful":
mikeruns
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K W C, I bought a couple nickel 27-2's a short while back too, and just last week took the 5" out and gave it another look over and it is probably the cleanest, tightest and likely also the neatest gun I've ever been lucky enough to own....the 2nd one is the 8-3/8" length and is a tight 2nd in those sentiments as well....fabulous revolvers....
mg357
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I don't know if there can be just one S&W revolver can be considered "best" after all there are a lot of S&W Revolvers out there in the world and they can serve many different purposes.
But if there were just one S&W Revolver that COULD be considered the "Best" it would be the S&W Model 10
But if there were just one S&W Revolver that COULD be considered the "Best" it would be the S&W Model 10
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flagman1776
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It's hard to pick just one but as an all around piece... 3" M66. It's just sweet...
onetonson56
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IMO Nothing feels and shoots as well as an N-Frame 357. Love my 27 with the 6-1/2" tube.
Mike
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RobertJ.
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You know what they say about opinions. Well, this is one of those very rare instances when nobody has an opinion that stinks!
My favorite is the 3.5" 27. If I could only have one S&W revolver, that would be the one.
I still don't have one, BTW. It's the next "grail gun" on my list!
My favorite is the 3.5" 27. If I could only have one S&W revolver, that would be the one.
I still don't have one, BTW. It's the next "grail gun" on my list!
Tough question. I have a model 66-2 with a 4 inch barrel that I will never ever part with. Absolutely love the gun. I just bought a model 642 that I am falling in love with. One to conceal in the winter and one for the summer.
AZretired
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To me the "Best" is the one I like the most which is your basic fixed sight K-frame (M10, M64, M13, M65).
Rick_A
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I tried to like K frames, and as handy as they are, they just don't speak to me. The L frames truly have no soul. Something about N frame 45 ACP's and .357's...they just feel right.
My 22-4 is nice in that looks old, not afraid to shoot the hell out of it kinda way.
Having looked at a new "Classic" model 27 compared to an original pre 27, the new line looks like a caricature of the old. It's a little sad and kinda funny seeing that beautifully checkered top strap simulated by shallow laser engraving.
My 22-4 is nice in that looks old, not afraid to shoot the hell out of it kinda way.
Having looked at a new "Classic" model 27 compared to an original pre 27, the new line looks like a caricature of the old. It's a little sad and kinda funny seeing that beautifully checkered top strap simulated by shallow laser engraving.
thardgrave
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My vote also goes for the M27 variants, including the RM's up through the 27-2. Just beautiful guns and in a very versatile caliber to boot. The fit, finish, checkered top strap, all combined with target cokes just seem to define the "best". Most prefer the shorter barrels, but I still love my vintage 8 3/8' beauty.
Terry
Terry
policerevolvercollector
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Got to pick the ..........4" Model 67 Combat Masterpiece.
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All of the above.. but in particular the pre lock, pre mim 357s of any frame.
Again, it depends on your definition of "best". If you are talking about the gun that is responsible for making S&W famous or the model most produced or the gun that saved the company from going bankrupt, then it is hands down the Model 10 and its pre models.
No other S&W model, IIRC, has made the company as much money or allowed the company to still be in existence as much as the .38 M&P line.
Not the .357 magnum, not the K22, not the .44 magnum, not even the magnificent model 41.
Without the .38 M&P's, S&W would probably not be around today.
No other S&W model, IIRC, has made the company as much money or allowed the company to still be in existence as much as the .38 M&P line.
Not the .357 magnum, not the K22, not the .44 magnum, not even the magnificent model 41.
Without the .38 M&P's, S&W would probably not be around today.
jfp357
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The best S&W? The next one I see. But I carry the mod 27.
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