Revolver M65
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Model 36-1 (have one)
Model 65 looking for
model 629 looking for
model 10 (Heavy barrel)
Model 19
Model 65 looking for
model 629 looking for
model 10 (Heavy barrel)
Model 19
What would you consider to be the top 5, must have, S&W revolvers.............
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If you are going to dream...dream BIG ! 
4” Registered Magnum
4” 3rd Model .44 Target [humpback hammer]
6 ½” 3rd Model .44 Target [humpback hammer]
4” pre-29 5-screw
Pre-War 5" McGivern .38/44 Outdoorsman [humpback hammer] + magnas
I already have the 5" 610 so I will not put that on the "wish" list !
Jerry
4” Registered Magnum
4” 3rd Model .44 Target [humpback hammer]
6 ½” 3rd Model .44 Target [humpback hammer]
4” pre-29 5-screw
Pre-War 5" McGivern .38/44 Outdoorsman [humpback hammer] + magnas
I already have the 5" 610 so I will not put that on the "wish" list !
Jerry
amazingflapjack
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629 no dash 8 3/8"
629-2 6"
627-0 5 1/2"
65-3 3" RB
25-2
and a 4506 no dash!!!! Flapjack.
629-2 6"
627-0 5 1/2"
65-3 3" RB
25-2
and a 4506 no dash!!!! Flapjack.
Model39
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My Top Five
1. Model 29-2 6 1/2" Blue finish
2. Model 66 3" 357mag
3. Model 625 Model 0f 1988 5" 45 acp
4. Model 60 no dash 2 " 38 special
5. Model 651 dual cylinder 22/22mag either 2" or 4" I have both
Then the follwing below:
6th place a Model 547 3" RB 9MM
7th place a Model 940 2" 9MM
A person would be well served by the above listed revolvers.
1. Model 29-2 6 1/2" Blue finish
2. Model 66 3" 357mag
3. Model 625 Model 0f 1988 5" 45 acp
4. Model 60 no dash 2 " 38 special
5. Model 651 dual cylinder 22/22mag either 2" or 4" I have both
Then the follwing below:
6th place a Model 547 3" RB 9MM
7th place a Model 940 2" 9MM
A person would be well served by the above listed revolvers.
bravastar1
Member
My top five:
Pre 27 3 1/2 inch Pinto
Pre 24 4 inch Pinto
Reg Mag 6 inch
Pre 29 4 screw 5 inch
Md 18 4 inch factory nickel
Pre 27 3 1/2 inch Pinto
Pre 24 4 inch Pinto
Reg Mag 6 inch
Pre 29 4 screw 5 inch
Md 18 4 inch factory nickel
Only been at this a year with revolvers, but I think I have the first 3 of my 5 and know the other two i need to get. List subject to change without notice of course.
1) Model 36 1 7/8" - Inherited from my grandpa (have a 3" as well but the snub wins)
2) Model 10 3" - All purpose
3) Model 29 6" - Deer / wedding present from my soon to be wife (12 days left of bachelor life)
4) 22/32 Kit Gun 4" - Still need
5) Model 15 4" - Still need
And for the fun of it
6) Model 58 4" - Still want or need depending on my mood for the day.
1) Model 36 1 7/8" - Inherited from my grandpa (have a 3" as well but the snub wins)
2) Model 10 3" - All purpose
3) Model 29 6" - Deer / wedding present from my soon to be wife (12 days left of bachelor life)
4) 22/32 Kit Gun 4" - Still need
5) Model 15 4" - Still need
And for the fun of it
6) Model 58 4" - Still want or need depending on my mood for the day.
Well my picks would be:
29-2 4inch Blue 44 Mag
696 no Dash 44 Special
19-3 4inch Blue 357 Mag
60-4 3 inch 38 Special
36-6 3 inch 38 Special
Autos would be:
52-2 38 Special
Model 41 22LR with 5inch Field Barrel.
29-2 4inch Blue 44 Mag
696 no Dash 44 Special
19-3 4inch Blue 357 Mag
60-4 3 inch 38 Special
36-6 3 inch 38 Special
Autos would be:
52-2 38 Special
Model 41 22LR with 5inch Field Barrel.
Model19man
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My favorite Smith revolvers are:
Model 19 6" barrel .357Mag Nickel / Goncalo Alves
Model 25-5 6" barrel .45 Colt Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 25-2 6" barrel .45 ACP Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 37 2" Barrel .38 Special Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 18 6"Barrel .22 RF Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 19 6" barrel .357Mag Nickel / Goncalo Alves
Model 25-5 6" barrel .45 Colt Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 25-2 6" barrel .45 ACP Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 37 2" Barrel .38 Special Blue / Goncalo Alves
Model 18 6"Barrel .22 RF Blue / Goncalo Alves
Sportsterguy
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Excellent choices there sir! Always wanted a 53 but it's down on my must have list these days. The .41 mag is my favorite caliber, bar none. Ammo is readily available contrary to what people think and write if you know where to look. Also a fantastic round for reloading. Have tons of em from reloading the round for many years. Miss the Dillon 450 I sold (Really Cheap) as it could crank out some serious ammo. Glad I kept the Rock Chucker as I don't shhot it as much but can always load a few hundred rounds on a rainy day Good for everything from rabbits to a brown bear depending on the load. Also a fantastic 2 legged critter exterminator. I've now taken 40 deer with my .41 mags. If it'll work really well on a 200 lb. deer it will do a job on a person intent on harming you.
If it was down to three revolvers my choices would be:
3" 657 - My do everything revolver/round capable of taking any 4 legged animal on North America. Is also a very capable winter carry weapon when people are all bundled up.
3" 66-2 - Great all around caliber. Plenty of ammo and a great deer/SD revolver. Extremely accurate out to 100 yards if the eyes are fresh and I've had no coffee.
34 snubbie - Lots of cheap ammo and very accurate for a snubbie. Easy to dial in loads with the adjustable sights. Also a breeze to pack and not a big noise maker if you want to be in stealth mode.
If it was down to one revolver my choice would be:
3" 66-2 - Good for just about everything. Light LSWC .38's for small game and some 180 gr. Buffalo Bores for serious hunting. Throw in some 158 gr. Speer Gold Dots and you're very well protected and is a great deer slaying round.
Willeys
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My selection would be:
K22 Outdoorsman pre-war
Pre-29 4" blue
Transition 38/44 Outdoorsman
Transition K38 Blue
66-1 2 1/2 barrel
K22 Outdoorsman pre-war
Pre-29 4" blue
Transition 38/44 Outdoorsman
Transition K38 Blue
66-1 2 1/2 barrel
phenson
US Veteran
I'm gonna dream big.
5" Registered Magnum
1st Model 44HE Target
2nd Model 44HE Target
3 1/2" 5 screw .357 Magnum
Model of 1905 DW King Super Target with Roper Thumbrest Stocks
5" Registered Magnum
1st Model 44HE Target
2nd Model 44HE Target
3 1/2" 5 screw .357 Magnum
Model of 1905 DW King Super Target with Roper Thumbrest Stocks
17
19/66
25
29/629
37
19/66
25
29/629
37
27 Man
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10-4"
17-6"
19-4"
27-5"
29-6"
17-6"
19-4"
27-5"
29-6"
stantheman86
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The Model 10 4" Heavy Barrel is on the top of my list.......it is IMO THE quintessential police revolver of the 70's-80's and is still made today. A close tie is the Model 13 4" HB, but I still lean toward the 10.
My list weighs heavily with fixed sight .38 Special duty guns........so I will have to go with the 6" taper barrel Model 10-5, an older 4" .38 M&P just because it's THE classic service revolver, a 1 7/8" Chiefs Special-Model 36, a standby of both police detectives and civilians for more than 50 years, and finally a Model 64 4" HB, just because it's seen so much service with police and security personnel.
I tend to prefer proven, utilitarian duty guns over the "fancy" stuff
My list weighs heavily with fixed sight .38 Special duty guns........so I will have to go with the 6" taper barrel Model 10-5, an older 4" .38 M&P just because it's THE classic service revolver, a 1 7/8" Chiefs Special-Model 36, a standby of both police detectives and civilians for more than 50 years, and finally a Model 64 4" HB, just because it's seen so much service with police and security personnel.
I tend to prefer proven, utilitarian duty guns over the "fancy" stuff
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This is the REAL list.....
Model 29-2 6 1/2" Does anything you need a handgun for and can "blow your head - clean off!"
Model 17 6" really the only handgun you'll ever really NEED.
Model 15 4" Best police revolver ever.
Model 42 2" Best snubnose ever.
Add one more because you really like it.
Model 29-2 6 1/2" Does anything you need a handgun for and can "blow your head - clean off!"
Model 17 6" really the only handgun you'll ever really NEED.
Model 15 4" Best police revolver ever.
Model 42 2" Best snubnose ever.
Add one more because you really like it.
Allen-frame
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I have been reluctant to open this thread and answer this question as I have fear that my head would explode thinking about it.
BUT, if I opened the safe to grab 5 to put into a bag and run out the door
they would be these 5.
1. 5" Heavy Duty converted to 45 Colt by David Clements.
2. P.C. 460 3'5"
3. 625-3 3" 45 AC.P.
4. Model 16 6" blue 32 S&w long.
5. Model 66-5 3.2" 357 Magnum ,laser grips.
There are others , but these are my current favorites as far
as Smith & Wesson revolvers go.
Allen Frame
BUT, if I opened the safe to grab 5 to put into a bag and run out the door
they would be these 5.
1. 5" Heavy Duty converted to 45 Colt by David Clements.
2. P.C. 460 3'5"
3. 625-3 3" 45 AC.P.
4. Model 16 6" blue 32 S&w long.
5. Model 66-5 3.2" 357 Magnum ,laser grips.
There are others , but these are my current favorites as far
as Smith & Wesson revolvers go.
Allen Frame
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