What are the 357/38 revolvers to have?

[Stopsign32v]

I'm as much a collector as I am a shooter. With that said I want a S&W 357/38 special collection. So far the only one I have is a Ruger SP101. I like it a lot and I feel it will be a great shooter.

For my S&W collection I'm attempting to buy a very nice Model 10-6 right now to kick it off. I figure the Model 10 is a great starting point for a 357/38 S&W collection. As well I'd like to start cheap and work my way up in prices.

So far on the list I have

357: 686+ Talos, 627 8 shot

38: Model 10, 36, 442 Performance center

 

[Arik]

19/66
28/29
13
15 (38spl)

Ruger Security six (later became the GP100)



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[glenncal1]

27-2 in your choice of barrel length, finest .357s made IMHO

 

[ContinentalOp]

If at all possible, you should try to get at least one 3" K-frame (10/64 in .38 Special, 13/65/66 in .357 Magnum).

 

[Stopsign32v]

If at all possible, you should try to get at least one 3" K-frame (10/64 in .38 Special, 13/65/66 in .357 Magnum).

I want to mainly focus on 3" with shorter being the next option. I'm passing on a lot of 4"+. The longer barrels just don't do much for me.

This model 10 I'm getting is 4"

 

[old bear]

Start with the following. 1- 2 1/2" M 19/66, 2- 4" M 19/66, 3- 3" & 4" M -65's, 4- 3" M 13, and 3 & 4" M-64's.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[10mmauto]

K-Comp or F-Comp.

 

[Camster]

Model 66 with either a 2.5 or 3 inch barrel.

 

[mg357]

.38 special: S&W model 64-5

.357 magnum: a pair of S&W 686-6 4 inch barrel 6 shot cylinders. and a Ruger sp101 with a 2.25 inch barrel.

 

[eveled]

You need to find something to focus on.

One of each frame size, all with same finish, & barrel length.

All variants within one frame size.

Or just buy what speaks to you.

I have a LGS near me, that updates their used gun page daily. I keep an eye on it, & run down to look at anything that is interesting.

 

[robvious]

3" 686 CS-1 2M Should be on the list somewhere...

 

[Jingles]

Is the 10-6 you are looking at by chance in .357 mag? S&W made a few before changing over to the Model 13. If so, buy it!

My list would include Model 13,19, 27 or 28 to start.

 

[BAM-BAM]

It's a long list................

First by frame size; J,K,L,N,............ then the model numbers.......


Models 10,12,13,14,15,19,27,28,36,60, 64,65,66,67, 586,686, .................then you have the pre-1957s........with names

M&P,Registered Magnum,Combat Magnum, Highway Patrolman, .357 Magnum,.........................................................then by

Barrel lengths:2,2.5,3,4,5,6,6.5,8 inch.............then you got the

5,6,7 and 8 shot versions.........................................

 

[murphydog]

Buying some books to do your own research might be better than relying on us addicts for advice . The Standard Catalog of S & W is about to have a 4th edition published; History of S & W by Roy Jinks and S & W 1857-1945 by Neal and Jinks are also highly regarded. Good luck in your search.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Buying some books to do your own research might be better than relying on us addicts for advice . The Standard Catalog of S & W is about to have a 4th edition published; History of S & W by Roy Jinks and S & W 1857-1945 by Neal and Jinks are also highly regarded. Good luck in your search.[/QUOTE

Can be pre-ordered on Amazon!!!

 

[Kanewpadle]

Without breaking the bank, get a one of each. A J frame, K, L, and N. Buy them in barrel lengths that suit you.

 

[slabside2]

Anyone made before 1996.

 

[Stopsign32v]

3" 686 CS-1 2M Should be on the list somewhere...

I'm not too S&W savvy so you lost me at CS-1 2M

 

[Stopsign32v]

Buying some books to do your own research might be better than relying on us addicts for advice . The Standard Catalog of S & W is about to have a 4th edition published; History of S & W by Roy Jinks and S & W 1857-1945 by Neal and Jinks are also highly regarded. Good luck in your search.

I have the 3rd edition and run to it frequently for information.

 

[wlewisiii]

So far on the list I have

357: 686+ Talos, 627 8 shot

38: Model 10, 36, 442 Performance center

357: 13, 19, 27, 28, 65, 66 TRR8, M&P R8

38: 12, 14, 15, 64, 67, Victory Model, M&P 1905 Fourth Change variant (1915).