What's you favorite S&W revolver Model and Why?
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Banger686
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28-2 HP
My thoughts are the 28-2 highway patrolman. The action is like glass it is a .357 in an N frame so it is robust
, the old school craftmanship is there, it has a recess cylinder, and who doesn't love the "coke bottle grips". I can shoot mine at 100yds with open sights no problem. It was the S&W that started it all for me 
My thoughts are the 28-2 highway patrolman. The action is like glass it is a .357 in an N frame so it is robust
, the old school craftmanship is there, it has a recess cylinder, and who doesn't love the "coke bottle grips". I can shoot mine at 100yds with open sights no problem. It was the S&W that started it all for me Attachments
Old TexMex
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Mdl 48. I started handgunning with one, hunted and killed a few whitetails (culling does at feeder blinds, no 200 yd. shots down a sendero), squirrel, coyote and turkey. It also matches my much loved (customized by my father)Marlin mdl.980. Call me a .22magnum kook
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Looks like the 27's are ahead! Mine in order:
M-27 6"
M-66 6"
M-60 2" stainless 38
Carried a department 28 first in late 70's, then bought the 27 and carried it several years. Evidently I am a bit odd; I prefer the 6" barrel and never had an issue with drawing it using a break front holster.Bought the 66 'cause the price was right! And the 60 made an excellent backup. Wish I had bought more back then at dept. costs! $250 for the 27, $160 for the 66 and $150 for the 60! Those were the days.....
M-27 6"
M-66 6"
M-60 2" stainless 38
Carried a department 28 first in late 70's, then bought the 27 and carried it several years. Evidently I am a bit odd; I prefer the 6" barrel and never had an issue with drawing it using a break front holster.Bought the 66 'cause the price was right! And the 60 made an excellent backup. Wish I had bought more back then at dept. costs! $250 for the 27, $160 for the 66 and $150 for the 60! Those were the days.....
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Mod. 66
My 4" Model 66 with Hogue mono-grips that I carried on duty for many years and bought from the town when we went to 10 mm semi-autos.
My 4" Model 66 with Hogue mono-grips that I carried on duty for many years and bought from the town when we went to 10 mm semi-autos.
Model 19's, specifically a 19-4, and preferably before the swapped over to the newer style blueing.
A fairly lightweight K frame that can shoot 357's from several different barrel lenghts. The 19-4 incorporated all the "reliability fixes" to the K frame platform like the change in gas ring, etc but was still P&R.
It's my belief that when properly cared for, the K frame 357's were about indestructible, despite some of them developing forcing cone issues. I think that is mostly caused by lack of maintenance.
I would say a 66-1 would substitute for the 19-4, and may be a tad less maintenance due to the SS finish, but I am a sucker for the old blue guns.
A fairly lightweight K frame that can shoot 357's from several different barrel lenghts. The 19-4 incorporated all the "reliability fixes" to the K frame platform like the change in gas ring, etc but was still P&R.
It's my belief that when properly cared for, the K frame 357's were about indestructible, despite some of them developing forcing cone issues. I think that is mostly caused by lack of maintenance.
I would say a 66-1 would substitute for the 19-4, and may be a tad less maintenance due to the SS finish, but I am a sucker for the old blue guns.
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My Model 13-3, 3" bbl with fiddleback maple hand rubbed oil finish Ahrends . Handles beautifully and has plenty of power.
beemerrider
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#1. 6" Highway Patrolman; my 1st handgun I bought with paper route money when I was about 13 yrs old. Great shooter!
2. 4" mod 57 .41 mag. If you haven't discovered the joys of shooting an S&W .41; you need to.
3. 5" Mod 27; bought at Boise Gun Co. while riding my BMW GS thru Idaho. Beautiful revolver and shoots fantastic!
2. 4" mod 57 .41 mag. If you haven't discovered the joys of shooting an S&W .41; you need to.
3. 5" Mod 27; bought at Boise Gun Co. while riding my BMW GS thru Idaho. Beautiful revolver and shoots fantastic!
all357mag
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My 4" 27-2. The only other revolver that can shoot with it is my '68 mfg 6" Python.
Quakertown
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As quite a few others have posted, the model 27-2 5" is hard to top. At the range it always draws a crowd. It's beauty is undeniable.
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First carry gun-
Chopped M1937 Brazilian .45ACP
Second favorite-
Well used 3 1/2in 27
First carry gun-
Chopped M1937 Brazilian .45ACP
Second favorite-
Well used 3 1/2in 27
S&W1006
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If I had to pick one it comes down to 2 revolvers I don't own but I want . One is the 610 I love the 10mm and with the 610 I can shoot 10mm or 40. Plus I love the speed of moon clips. Next choice another N frame the 627 PC . I love the 357 and economical 38spcl plus you can use moon clips and its an 8 shot. I don't know that I can pick one as a favorite. Looks and capacity the 627PC wins. Favorite cartridge the 610 gets the nod.
Black_Sheep
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I tend to favor K Frames, 3" versions like this Model 64-3 are my favorite...
Bill Bates
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For me it is the .44 HE with a 4 inch barrel. They may not be pretty, they don't have adjustable sights. They are just a pure fighting handgun in my favorite caliber. One of these is what I want close at hand if things get bad.
Mickey D
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I'm a big fan of the .44 special and Colt .45. That being said one of my favorites is the S&W Model 696. It's L frame size with 3" full under lug barrel have a great look and feel.
One I shoot each time I go to the range and rotate into my EDC.
With carry shoes
One I shoot each time I go to the range and rotate into my EDC.
With carry shoes
roger b
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sw638-3 my one and only, I hope I do'nt get the buying fever.
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Your car will now automatically pull into every gun shop and pawn shop you get near!
I'm a big fan of the .44 special and Colt .45. That being said one of my favorites is the S&W Model 696. It's L frame size with 3" full under lug barrel have a great look and feel.
One I shoot each time I go to the range and rotate into my EDC.
Ok gotta ask, Where can I get a set of those grips? They are very cool.
Jay
