The Long-Barreled Smith & Wesson Thread

[GF]

Only two long Toms' here at the GF house, a 17-4 & a Ruger Single-six with a 9&1/2 bbl.

 

[GUNKWAZY]

Sounds like a Quarterback calling a play...
44... 38... 22..

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[EQGuy]

Who likes the 8 3/8" Smiths. I sure do. Currently I have 10 of them. Two blue 17,s, one 48, one 53, one 14, one 27-2, one 57-1, two 29-2's Nickel and blue and one 25-5. I am not sure of all ot the dash numbers. I will try and post some photos later, I am waiting for my ride to the Duck Marsh to try out my new Browning Citori on some Sponies.

 

[AKtinman]

27-2 I bought from a Forum member about 4 years ago.

It came with goodyears, which I replaced with Ahrends Retro Targets.

I sometimes think of having it converted to .44 Special...

 

[jcelect]

Here are a few that hide in my safe.
K frames - CW from top right 48-2, 17-3, 14-4, 53 Blued, 53 Nickeled, 17-6 Full underlug, 617-1, 647

A couple of L frames

N frames - Too lazy to get them out for photos, except for my favorite!

"It ain't purdy", but it put venison on the table every year!
jcelect

 

[Doc44]

Model 29-2 with a 7 1/2-inch barrel shipped in 1966 and Class C-engraved.

Bill

 

[pogo2]

My oldest handgun out of many that I own is a model 27-0 with 8-3/8 inch barrel. I bought it about 40 years ago in 1967 for $150 used. The gun was manufactured about 1957. I have shot it several times a year and in single action it is probably my most accurate gun.

 

[S42N8]

I have a new one coming (pre-29) I'll post a family photo once it arrives.

 

[Rigmover]

Got to love Long Barelled guns.I shoot long range Silhouette with them every time i get there a blast to shoot.Heres some pics the first on top is a 629 Classic 8 3/8" and a 29-2 on the bottom and a 57 no dash 8 3/8" and 10 5/8" with the 29-2 on the bottom pic enjoy the pics.[IMG:left]

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[TwoPoundPull]

My 14-3

 

[wundudnee]

I didn't even know I wanted a long barrel until I found this 57 at a gunshow, FTF for $400.00.

 

[44wheelman]

I believe in the right tool for the job.

Everyone should have at least (1) 8 3/8, and (1) 3" N frame, with lotsa 4", 5" & 6" guns in between!

 

[stevieboy]

I just have one, a 17-5 8 3/8". I don't know if it's my most accurate revolver at 25 yards but I do know that can I shoot it more accurately at that distance than I can shoot any of my other handguns. I take it to the range whenever I feel in need of an ego boost. And, since my ego needs a fair amount of boosting, I suppose I'll never give it up.

 

[Stranglehold]

This 29-3 was my primary hunting tool for many years...

Roe

 

[armybass]

OK, this thread has officially given me a severe case of barrel envy.

 

[S42N8]

OK, this thread has officially given me a severe case of barrel envy.

It's all in how you use it!

 

[Lenshappy]

Some really, really nice pix here -
glad to see you guys are camera
friendly with the family photos~!

 

[David LaPell]

Here is my new long barrel 686.

 

[chevypilot]

looks great with the full underlug!

 

[big50_1]

I really like the 8 3/8" format. Had a 29-3 that turned out to be too much gun but this is my baby. Last one to go from the safe!

'75 27-2

Almost forgot this. Not a "S" Wesson but a "D" Wesson.

Almost no recoil with .357 mag. loads in the 12". Like shooting a .22 short in an 8 3/8" K22.