Top 5 "all around" Smith Revolvers of All Time?

[shocker]

Model 69 and 63. What I have and no need to add more.

 

[Barrie]

Myself I only have one at this time but its my favorite gun. Model 627-5" which I bought just two months ago. I also like the new performance center 686-5" as well.

 

[white cloud]

I notice that a number you listed the Model 15. I realize the M19 will do all the M15 will do and more but IMHO the 4" M15 is the best balanced and most attractive of all K frames.

What I don't see is anyone listing the Bodyguards like the M649. This amazes me because I think it is the best of all the pint sized fighting hand guns.

So my list.

M17
M15 or M67 4"
M649
M19 or M66 2-1/2"
M29 6"

 

[RGVshooter]

My top 3 would be a 4" 686, 4" model 10 heavy barrel, and 642 snubbie. The model 29 6.5" would be the most iconic revolver out there IMO.

 

[Echo40]

629 (6.5" half-lug barrel)
Governor
460XVR
500
620

 

[Bullseye 2620]

Pre-Model 27, 3-1/2 inch, and 5 screws

Model 29-2, 6-1/2 inch

Model 66 No Dash, 2-1/2 inch

Model 15-2, 4 inch

Model 19-4, 4 inch

 

[crazyphil]

Left to Right:
Model 10 2" 10-5 on Left & 4" 10-6 on Right
Model 67 4" Combat Masterpiece
Model 19 4" Combat Magnum
Model 27 on Left
Model 29 on Right

 

[UncleEd]

Just as I suspected when I saw this thread.

The top five Smith & Wesson revolvers are
nearly every one that was ever made.

 

[oysterer]

Ok, my favorites in that order:
586-4 the one I shoot best
29-6 any variety, here in 5''
28-2 it's just a classic in 4''
57-1 another classic but rare, looks like a 29 but crazy accurate, never measured a throat problem in any off the 41 magnums I have seen so far
629-1 in 8 3/8, I just love it, smooth light rolling trigger pull and hits where you point at.

 

[amazingflapjack]

5" M-10 M-19 M-625/25 M-65 M-629 no dash 8 3/8

 

[ericrlarson]

18, 19, 66, 27 and 29


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[old pipefitter]

Pre 29 4 inch
pre 27
pre 24
pre 23
K-22
That's 5

 

[The_Truth]

Model 36 snub
Model 13 3"
Model 29 3"
Model 48 4"
#5 should probably be a K frame fixed sight snubby, so a Model 10 or Model 64

Honestly I would be happy with 1 through 4. I already have one of each

 

[muddocktor]

4" model 627 Pro
5" model 27
4" model 28
6 1/2" model 629 Classic
5" model 29 Classic

I know I'm just a bit biased to N frames.

 

[UncleEd]

OK, time to settle this:

The one and only absolutely correct
listing was in Post #8.

 

[brucev]

What are your top 5 (if you could only have 5 plus an honorable mention) S&W revolvers?

My top five S&W revolvers ... with an honorable mention ... are as follows:

S&W M&P 2 inch barrel w/ 1/2 dime front sight - Blued
S&W 15 4 inch barrel - Nickel plated
S&W 18 4 inch barrel - Blued
S&W 19 4 inch barrel - Blued
S&W 686 6 inch barrel - Stainless Steel
S&W 28 4 inch barrel - Blued

 

[El_Phantasmo]

In no particular order:

M57
M57
M57
M57
M57

My honorable mention, M49.

So you're saying you like the Model 57?

LOL, good choice BTW, my list would have a 58 on there somewhere.

 

[lawandorder]

This may seem a odd list but I am good with it and..........

........thanks to several good people ,many who hang out on this forum and good fortunes ,these all reside in my safe, on my belt, or in my pocket.

Model 649 .38 Special enhanced by Cyl & Slide

Model 45 .22lr 4 inch

Model 16-4 .32 H&R magnum 4 inch

Model 65 Ladysmith .357 magnum 3 inch

Pre model 22 1950 D.A .45 acp

Hon. Mention model 10-10 .38 Special 3 inch Brazilian LE version
and two or three others that are pouting because they didn't make the list.
Took about 24 years of seeking the elusive.

 

[BigBill]

All s&w N Frames, coming from a ruger guy.

 

[Tanners Owner]

My top 5

I’m listing these in priority of retaining if forced to divest

1-M24-3 3” 44 Spc. Just simply enjoy the gun and caliber

2- M686-4+, 4”, 357. Simply my most accurate revolver

3- M625JM, 4”, 45ACP. Have lots of IDPA matches with this gun

4- M627 Pro, 4”, 357 and 9mm/38Super. Had another cylinder fitted, another very accurate gun.

5- M63 no dash, 4”, 6 shot. Haven’t had much trigger time with it, but suspect I will with my grandsons soon enough.

Honorable mention goes to my M15. A fun revolver