What model do you think is S&W's best fighting revolver?
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The one I have in my hand when the fight starts.
I think this makes a lot of sense. The one I'm carrying concealed at the time is better than whatever I may have at home.
Sonny
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The 686 mountain gun
Bullseye Smith
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YeshuaIsa53
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If I had to shoot someone in self defense, I would want something that fit my hand like a glove and came second nature to shoot without worry where the bullets were going.
I can only pray I am never pushed into that situation with no other way out, but will not feel sorry for the one or ones that leave me with that decision to make. What would be used I hope would be a quick surprise with the speed of lightning and deadly accuracy, followed by backup from friends in case there were more of them.
That said, it was hard for me to read six pages before the Model 58 was mentioned, and the 686 is very popular. Whatever sinks their ship, I say.
I can only pray I am never pushed into that situation with no other way out, but will not feel sorry for the one or ones that leave me with that decision to make. What would be used I hope would be a quick surprise with the speed of lightning and deadly accuracy, followed by backup from friends in case there were more of them.
That said, it was hard for me to read six pages before the Model 58 was mentioned, and the 686 is very popular. Whatever sinks their ship, I say.
model10
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the best one in a fight
i would say a model 15 or 18 would be best unless i have a long gun close by but your mailage may very as to what u have on hahd
i would say a model 15 or 18 would be best unless i have a long gun close by but your mailage may very as to what u have on hahd
Sportsterguy
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The j-frame...because you will be more likely to have it on you than a K,L or N frame...and if I really thought I was going to be in a gunfight, I'd take my Browning Hi-Power with 15 rounders...
If I KNEW I was going to use a weapon in a gunfight I'd cheat and use my 870 riot with 8 rds. of 00 buck.
Beats the crap outta ANY handgun going for taking a 2 legged predator hell bent on harming you and yours out of commision.
For the S&W it's still my 3" 66 with 158 gr. Speer Gold Dots.
Duke426
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model 65
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I tend to carry a 3 inch 29 or a 3 1/2 inch 27.
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Hello All,
I've been reading the forum for awhile and seeing all the talk of fighting revolvers I was surprised no one brought up the Highway Patrolman. Surely that's a fighting gun if Smith and Wesson ever made one, but no doubt they have made many. It really depends on how concealed it needs to be and obviously what the user can shoot well. My Dad carried a 66 for years as a state police officer and I can tell you he knew how to use it. I think that's the point.
I've been reading the forum for awhile and seeing all the talk of fighting revolvers I was surprised no one brought up the Highway Patrolman. Surely that's a fighting gun if Smith and Wesson ever made one, but no doubt they have made many. It really depends on how concealed it needs to be and obviously what the user can shoot well. My Dad carried a 66 for years as a state police officer and I can tell you he knew how to use it. I think that's the point.
YeshuaIsa53
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Nice first post......to the point!
feralmerril
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I wrote earlier on this thread my thoughts, but after thinking about it, here are a few more thoughts. First, I like a heavy 44 or 45 slug. 2nd, I belive you want the best pointing and balanced gun you can find. You wont be needing adjustable sights, ivory grips, engraveing or whatever.
1. Reliability
2. Heavy slug
3. Balanced and natural pointing
Now, you arent going to get all those attributes in a revolver that you are going to wear concealed every day waiting for the possible event. You are really going to want a smaller, lighter gun and for that it more likely will be in .38 special or .357. Everything comes with some compermise.
I say again, the army and smith & wesson knew what they were doing almost a 100 years ago with the 1917! Reliability, heavy slug, and that light 5 1/2" pencil barrel that points nice is hard to beat!
Here is one I took off my dad at close to 90 years of age. They wouldnt let him keep it in the rest home. It was under his mattress. Those smooth oversized carved grips fit like a glove.
1. Reliability
2. Heavy slug
3. Balanced and natural pointing
Now, you arent going to get all those attributes in a revolver that you are going to wear concealed every day waiting for the possible event. You are really going to want a smaller, lighter gun and for that it more likely will be in .38 special or .357. Everything comes with some compermise.
I say again, the army and smith & wesson knew what they were doing almost a 100 years ago with the 1917! Reliability, heavy slug, and that light 5 1/2" pencil barrel that points nice is hard to beat!
Here is one I took off my dad at close to 90 years of age. They wouldnt let him keep it in the rest home. It was under his mattress. Those smooth oversized carved grips fit like a glove.
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Even though its not a S&W I`d have to go with my Ruger LCR with Crimson Trace grips because thats what I have on me 98% of the time. Otherwise a model 22-4, 625, or 325PD is my choice. A model 19 is nothing to sneeze at either.
safearm
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Model 19 or 66 with 4 inch barrel.
bmcgilvray
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Tops would have to be any K-Frame .38 Special or .357 Magnum with a barrel length between 2-inches and 4-inches.
I'm no fan of front heavy full-lugged models.
I'm no fan of front heavy full-lugged models.
safearm
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On reflection, I'd like to change my answer to a Model 13/65 with 3 inch barrel and round butt.
batmann
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My choice is simple, my 629 4" S&W Mountain Gun. Keep it loaded with good, heavy .44 Spl's and you are good to go.
45/70 marlin
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My choice would be one of my S&W 657 Mountain Guns.The 41 magnum will handle anything that I would need a handgun for.
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