What revolvers are "essential" to any S&W collection?

[aterry33]

Do you guys think the Model 19/66 is a better all-around gun than a 686?

 

[stevieboy]

What's essential? For me, that's a no-brainer. It's any gun that I happen to be owning at the moment the question is asked.

 

[pawncop]

Count me in the school of one each of each model, finish, barrel length, and model change.

Yep that ought to pretty well cover it.

I have a ways to go, but the joy is in the quest.

 

[roaddog28]

Do you guys think the Model 19/66 is a better all-around gun than a 686?

I have both a 66 and 686. The 66 is better balanced and feels better in my hand. But, to tell you the truth, my model 10 is still my best shooting revolver and the revolver I am most accurate with. There is something about "old reliable".

roaddog28

 

[TDC]

For a "shooter" collection

In J frame - a 4" Kit gun in .22lr.
In K frame - a 2 1/2" Mod. 19/66
In L frame - a 6" Mod. 686
In N frame - a 5 or 6" Mod.25/625 29/629
In X frame - an 8 3/8" Mod. 500

For a "hunter" collection

In J frame - a 4" Kit gun in .22lr.
In K frame - a 6" Mod. 19 or 66
In L frame - a 6 or 8 3/8" Mod. 686
In N frame - a 6, 7 1/2 or 8 3/8" Mod. 57/657 or 29/629
In X frame - a 6 1/2" Mod. 500

I know... that's too many. But ya gotta have at least one of each frame... couldn't thin it any less than this..

 

[azmick]

Anything with "Highway Patrolman" on the barrel

 

[Nframecollector]

29, 27, 25, 19, 10

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

29, 27, 25, 19, 10

But don't forget the m57!

 

[shawn mccarver]

My answer would be that it depends upon the focus of the collection. For example, if it is defense:

J frame, such as 642
K frame, such as 64
N frame, such as 27

If it is pre-war, then:

M&P
Triple Lock
Heavy Duty
Outdoorsman
Magnum

So, it is a difficult question to answer unless you know the focus of the collection.

 

[M3Stuart]

Well, that's a good question. I mean, after all, there's so many to choose from... You have you're antiques, your prewar, your M&Ps, pre-lock, pre-mims, blued, stainless, brush stainless... .22, .32, .38, .357, .41mag, .44 Special, 44 mag, 460s, 500s... Not to mention barrel lengths; 2", 2 1/8th, 2.5", 3", 3.5", the ubiquitous 4 inchers, 5"s, 6"s, a seven or two?, 8 3/8ths... Yep, there's lots to choose from. Of course THE revolver you must have in your collection is that extra special one, yea, that one.

 

[Dave in Edmonds]

I don't have the funds nor the spousal consent to have one of everything, so I have to make do. I have:

Model 60 no dash 2"
Model 19-4 4"
Model 686-6+ PC in 6"

My final acquisition will be a Model 29-2 in 6 1/2" in blue. Then, I will consider myself a lucky man.

 

[ruger-p94]

Since I have only a Model 13-3 I think that will be the first one to get. Ya just got to start with a K frame 357 for a carry. All after that is just icing on the cake.

 

[Speedieguy]

Oh that's easy, You need one each model 10,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,25,27,28,29,30,31,34,35,36,37,38,42,48,51,60,63,64,65,67......You get the idea.

You need one of each. That's the only way you're going to know what you need two of!

 

[3S16]

What! No love for the 24? Model 24 4" - must have.

 

[BigCityChief]

Model 10 4in.
Model 36


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[Green Frog]

My question for you is, "Are you building a collection for investment, or an arsenal for shooting use?" My answer to you would be totally different depending on which of these you are working at.

If you are going for investment grade stuff, you'll want to look for the rare and highly sought after models (read highest priced) and keep them in perfect condition, fondling them gently while wearing white cotton gloves, and storing them in a climate controlled safe. Some suggestions would be high grade examples of Registered Magnum, very early 44 Magnum, a K-32, a Bekeart Model 22, etc.

If on the other hand, you want a working group of guns, you should go for calibers and frame sizes that suit your type and style of shooting. In my case, that would involve a good 22 (like a Model 34 or a Model 17) a 38 (preferably with 357 capability) like a Model 19, 66, 586 or 686 in a barrel length suitable to its purpose, and a big bore N-frame like a 44 or 45. My personal preference would also include a 32 as well... I favor the K-frame, but you might settle for a J-frame. Then as you see the need for other guns to suit other jobs, well, just drag out the wallet and have at it!

Froggie

 

[Iron]

Well, I have a 1985(ish) 6" 629, a new 5" 686 Pro Series & a 642.

I don't see the need for any others (today).

 

[Maximumbob54]

Tired to scroll through and I see no mention of a snub 19/66.