StakeOut
US Veteran
3" 625-3
3" 629-4
2 1/2" 686-4
4" 629-4 MG
3 1/2" 27-2
3" 629-4
2 1/2" 686-4
4" 629-4 MG
3 1/2" 27-2
Top 5 "all around" Smith Revolvers of All Time?
- Thread starter kenneu
- Start date
MCorps0311
US Veteran
In my mind if I own it,it's the best S&W
Model 686-6, 4.2"
Model 69, 4.2"
Model 625-8, 4"
Models 442-2,638-3, M&P BG Snubies.
Model 686-6, 4.2"
Model 69, 4.2"
Model 625-8, 4"
Models 442-2,638-3, M&P BG Snubies.
In no particular order:
6 inch 57
6.5 inch 29
8&3/8 29
6 inch 53
6 inch 17 honorable mention along with 3 inch 629
6 inch 57
6.5 inch 29
8&3/8 29
6 inch 53
6 inch 17 honorable mention along with 3 inch 629
For me...
1- a 6" K-22 Masterpiece. Finest .22 handgun ever mfg'd IMO
2- My 5" 27-2 as 5" bbl is my favorite bbl length and I shoot a LOT thru it
3- 4" HB Model 10. No frills, just accurate and reliable
4- J-frame .38 snub, have several, classic old wheelguns
5- 4" Mod 586- well balanced, great .357 Mag package
1- a 6" K-22 Masterpiece. Finest .22 handgun ever mfg'd IMO
2- My 5" 27-2 as 5" bbl is my favorite bbl length and I shoot a LOT thru it
3- 4" HB Model 10. No frills, just accurate and reliable
4- J-frame .38 snub, have several, classic old wheelguns
5- 4" Mod 586- well balanced, great .357 Mag package
Model 19 4" barrel
Model 10 4" barrel
Model 29 4" barrel
Model 67 4" barrel
Model 10 2" barrel
Model 642 honorable mention
Model 10 4" barrel
Model 29 4" barrel
Model 67 4" barrel
Model 10 2" barrel
Model 642 honorable mention
5 all-time Top Smiths
60 (Chief's Special
19
686
10
29
I'm not accounting for barrel length.
60 (Chief's Special
19
686
10
29
I'm not accounting for barrel length.
bmcgilvray
Member
My exact views on the topic, including the honorable mentions.
Chubbo
Member
Surprised!
I am surprised at the number of the top five "All Around lists that don't contain the Mod. 27 S&W, at all. I can't imagine it not making the top of any "All Around"list. I consider the 27 to be the most ornate, classy, revolver that S&W ever produced, one of the best balanced, with the most, barrel lengths offered as standard options, and as well finished as any revolver S&W has ever produced. My "All Around" list would be as follows. Lists made up of only ones that I own and have used.
Mod. 27, any bbl. length.
Mod. 34 .22/.32 Kit gun
Mod. 57
Mod. 15
Mod. 14
Honorable mentions
38/44 HD & Outdoorsman
Safety Hammerless top break double action models .32/.38
Mod. 17
Mod. 19
Mod. 629 Magna classic 1-100
Mod. 60
Chubbo
I am surprised at the number of the top five "All Around lists that don't contain the Mod. 27 S&W, at all. I can't imagine it not making the top of any "All Around"list. I consider the 27 to be the most ornate, classy, revolver that S&W ever produced, one of the best balanced, with the most, barrel lengths offered as standard options, and as well finished as any revolver S&W has ever produced. My "All Around" list would be as follows. Lists made up of only ones that I own and have used.
Mod. 27, any bbl. length.
Mod. 34 .22/.32 Kit gun
Mod. 57
Mod. 15
Mod. 14
Honorable mentions
38/44 HD & Outdoorsman
Safety Hammerless top break double action models .32/.38
Mod. 17
Mod. 19
Mod. 629 Magna classic 1-100
Mod. 60
Chubbo
Hmm, I think:
My two model 60s; the no-dash 1 7/8", my daily carry, and the -4 3" adjustable sight, my favorite woods-walker;
My 6" pre-27;
My 6 1/2" 29-2
My 5-screw K-22 6"
That means I've left out some real favorites, like the 4"24-3 and a 2 1/2" 66-1... and a bunch more. Ok, I decided I don't like this game. I'm taking all my S&Ws and going home.
My two model 60s; the no-dash 1 7/8", my daily carry, and the -4 3" adjustable sight, my favorite woods-walker;
My 6" pre-27;
My 6 1/2" 29-2
My 5-screw K-22 6"
That means I've left out some real favorites, like the 4"24-3 and a 2 1/2" 66-1... and a bunch more. Ok, I decided I don't like this game. I'm taking all my S&Ws and going home.
MY top 5
model 18
4" model 28
4" 45acp/colt (cut for moonclips)
2 1/2" 325
5" 25-5
model 18
4" model 28
4" 45acp/colt (cut for moonclips)
2 1/2" 325
5" 25-5
elm_creek_smith
US Veteran
Haves:
Model 13-3
Model 12-2
Model 642-2
Wants:
.38-44 Heavy Duty 4"
Model 10/Model 64 4" tapered barrel round butt
Honorable Mention:
Model 686+ 3"
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Model 13-3
Model 12-2
Model 642-2
Wants:
.38-44 Heavy Duty 4"
Model 10/Model 64 4" tapered barrel round butt
Honorable Mention:
Model 686+ 3"
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Green Frog
Member
Unlimited budget and/or a time machine would make this list different, but of the somewhat obtainable guns out there, guns that an average enthusiast could aspire to own and shoot (not just invest in and store in a safe) this would be my list;
#1 in all respects - a 6" K-22/Model 17
#2 either a K-38 or Model 19, again with 6" barrel
#3 a 44 Spl or 44 Mag either 5 or 6" barrel
#4 a Model 60-4 (specifically - adj sights, 3" under lug barrel)
#5 a K-32 or Model 16 again with 6" barrel (do you see a pattern here?)
For specific applications I might have to substitute a 3 or 4" barrel on daily carry gun #2 or if I were required to carry "deep concealed" my Baby Chief might have to replace gun #3. It's a good thing I'm not really limited to these five!
I notice that only 25% or less put a 22 in their top 5 list, but I'd be willing to bet a dollar to a spent primer that if the truth were known, the K-22 or maybe a kit gun is the one most frequently shot by the majority of us.
Froggie
#1 in all respects - a 6" K-22/Model 17
#2 either a K-38 or Model 19, again with 6" barrel
#3 a 44 Spl or 44 Mag either 5 or 6" barrel
#4 a Model 60-4 (specifically - adj sights, 3" under lug barrel)
#5 a K-32 or Model 16 again with 6" barrel (do you see a pattern here?)
For specific applications I might have to substitute a 3 or 4" barrel on daily carry gun #2 or if I were required to carry "deep concealed" my Baby Chief might have to replace gun #3. It's a good thing I'm not really limited to these five!
I notice that only 25% or less put a 22 in their top 5 list, but I'd be willing to bet a dollar to a spent primer that if the truth were known, the K-22 or maybe a kit gun is the one most frequently shot by the majority of us.
Froggie
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crsides
US Veteran, SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
pre 17
3.5" 27
kit gun mdoel 34
3rd model 44 W&K
reg mag
3.5" 27
kit gun mdoel 34
3rd model 44 W&K
reg mag
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
10, 64, 67, 10, 64. The subject was "all around" revolvers.
I didn't include the 19 because I can no longer shoot .357 Magnum for physical reasons, but I appreciate its versatility.
I didn't include the 19 because I can no longer shoot .357 Magnum for physical reasons, but I appreciate its versatility.
I like this list. A lot. I am a big fan of adjustable sights, even on the snubbies.
I've got:
k38 6" 14-3
29 6.5"
66 2.75"
67 4"
686+ 5"
I want to add a j-frame but not an airweight and a 8 3/8" barreled something. Perhaps a model 19. I love the blued 27s but I've got .357 covered already so that'll have to be a long-term project. I also want a .22LR. I guess I'm going to have to prioritize a J-Frame (I'm thinking a pro series 60 3" adj. sights), .22LR, and then finally a model 19 8 3/8" barrel. That'll about give me everything I "need" and start crossing into "want".
I know the thread died but I appreciate everyone's participation as it gave me a lot of ideas on where to go next. I'm a 1911/Revolver guy. I don't do plastic any more and as I've cleared out the last of my polymer wonders, I'm backfilling with revolvers to enjoy.
First place is a no brainer:
Hand Ejector 38 Special AKA Model 10 - made the company.
Second place - N frame 357 Magnum, be it Registered, 27, 28 etc.
Third place - K Frame 357 in it's various guises.
Fourth place - N Frame 44 magnums.
Fifth Place - J Frame 38 specials.
Honorable Mention - L Frame 357s.
Hand Ejector 38 Special AKA Model 10 - made the company.
Second place - N frame 357 Magnum, be it Registered, 27, 28 etc.
Third place - K Frame 357 in it's various guises.
Fourth place - N Frame 44 magnums.
Fifth Place - J Frame 38 specials.
Honorable Mention - L Frame 357s.
