hotrod150
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Beautiful gun and beautiful grips to go along with it. Who made those?
What's you favorite S&W revolver Model and Why?
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Beautiful gun and beautiful grips to go along with it. Who made those?
texasjarhead
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I've tried J frames, K frames, L frames, Rugers and Colts, but I consistently keep buying or trading back for K frame Smiths. Within that grouping, I prefer the Model 19/66 with the 4" barrel. I thought a Model 66 being stainless would be the ultimate woods/truck gun until I recently acquired an abused Model 19. A previous owner allowed a LOT of rust to develop on the frame exterior which was bad enough, but his biggest "crime" was to take a nail and etch a number into the frame. I cleaned, buffed, parkerized, then DuraCoated it, and now it's my "go to" gun for everything. I now think of this revolver as being indestructable. It looks great, and shoots even better than it looks!
My 27-2 5" ,27-2 3.5" and of course my 4" 29-2 carried the 27 5" on the job.
If you're able to put them up, I'd like to see photos of the parked m19. thanks...
SuperMan
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Model 57..or a 657...preferably with a 4" barrel.
Power...Balance...Portability...
...any of the above would do.
Bob
Power...Balance...Portability...
...any of the above would do.
Bob
JackSavage
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A different kind of reason:
I probably have a different reason than most but here goes:
I use to spend summers when I was 13-16 years old helping my Uncle up in Lincoln, Maine. He owned a dairy that his father started, but when his Dad died, he sold out but signed on as a distributor for Grants Dairy out of Bangor, Maine. I helped him during the summers delivering milk, and making a milk run to Bangor to get milk. BUT, the best part was helping him build several hunting camps which he rented out to the folks that worked in the New Haven Conn. gun factories. During the building of these he would give me his S&W 357 Mag to shoot the over abundance of hedgehogs (Porcupines) at the time in Maine. One year I earned 50 cents for each set of four feet that I brought to the downtown Lincoln City Hall. One summer I earned $22. Cleve died many years ago and it wasn't until 25 or so years ago that I wanted one just like I use to use on them hedgehogs. It looked like the one in the pic which I purchased about 25 years ago fron a co-worker. Cleve went from the original 357 Mag to the 44 Mag and then the 41 Mag. Since the 41 caliber was the last I remember him having, I have purchased a few of those also. Sorry to ramble on but the S&W has a special meaning to me which was the fond memories of him. RIP Cleve Whalen!
I probably have a different reason than most but here goes:
I use to spend summers when I was 13-16 years old helping my Uncle up in Lincoln, Maine. He owned a dairy that his father started, but when his Dad died, he sold out but signed on as a distributor for Grants Dairy out of Bangor, Maine. I helped him during the summers delivering milk, and making a milk run to Bangor to get milk. BUT, the best part was helping him build several hunting camps which he rented out to the folks that worked in the New Haven Conn. gun factories. During the building of these he would give me his S&W 357 Mag to shoot the over abundance of hedgehogs (Porcupines) at the time in Maine. One year I earned 50 cents for each set of four feet that I brought to the downtown Lincoln City Hall. One summer I earned $22. Cleve died many years ago and it wasn't until 25 or so years ago that I wanted one just like I use to use on them hedgehogs. It looked like the one in the pic which I purchased about 25 years ago fron a co-worker. Cleve went from the original 357 Mag to the 44 Mag and then the 41 Mag. Since the 41 caliber was the last I remember him having, I have purchased a few of those also. Sorry to ramble on but the S&W has a special meaning to me which was the fond memories of him. RIP Cleve Whalen!
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TexasRider
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I dont have as much selection as some of these guys.
Of the ones I have it would either the 6 1/2 29-2 or the 6 in 27 , both in nickel. While they arent much on concealement, they sure do shoot and have accuracy and power to burn.
A 27 with the 3.5 or a 4 inch barrel is on my list, although I spent up a lot of my Colt sales cash in just a few weeks. Even though I will be pulling in my horns for a while, I will keep looking though as those 3.5 27's have to be nice.
Of the ones I have it would either the 6 1/2 29-2 or the 6 in 27 , both in nickel. While they arent much on concealement, they sure do shoot and have accuracy and power to burn.
A 27 with the 3.5 or a 4 inch barrel is on my list, although I spent up a lot of my Colt sales cash in just a few weeks. Even though I will be pulling in my horns for a while, I will keep looking though as those 3.5 27's have to be nice.
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99savage308
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Any K-frame...............
M57
I love all my S&Ws, when I'm not shooting my .44HEs I'm laying lead down range with the heavy magnums. My .41 mag, models 57 &58 are great shooters.
I love all my S&Ws, when I'm not shooting my .44HEs I'm laying lead down range with the heavy magnums. My .41 mag, models 57 &58 are great shooters.
They are all my favorites, so....
How about this one : model 66-1, 2 1/2", It was love at first sight! I like the Houge grip, fills my hand, keeps it steady, Ray's holster holds it close and is light and cool. It is a trusted friend, indeed.
How about this one : model 66-1, 2 1/2", It was love at first sight! I like the Houge grip, fills my hand, keeps it steady, Ray's holster holds it close and is light and cool. It is a trusted friend, indeed.
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My favorite S&W is just about any 4" N frame. Some days I think I like the 27-2 best cause it's a beautiful gun. Some days I just know I like
the rugged look of the 28-2 best. Then when I look at the beauty and
think about the compact power of the 29-2 I realize no other S&W can
top it. But then when I bear down and try my best to shoot small
groups on paper this old cut down 4" 25-2 shows the others how it's
done. So..? I'm happy I don't have to pick only one.
the rugged look of the 28-2 best. Then when I look at the beauty and
think about the compact power of the 29-2 I realize no other S&W can
top it. But then when I bear down and try my best to shoot small
groups on paper this old cut down 4" 25-2 shows the others how it's
done. So..? I'm happy I don't have to pick only one.
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brokenprism
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The 4" Model 28-2 with perfectly fit magnas that look like they grew on it, as most magnas original to most 28s did. Because it was the first S&W I could afford (first gun was a Security Six) and because that slate-grey finish is freaking sexy. It's as appealing to me for what it is as the most highly polished 27. I also had a thing for the gap between the cylinder face and the frame on 24s, 27s, and 28s. Don't know why. Don't have much usefor the caliber, but I love the gun.
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texagun
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Wow, that's a tough call. Lots of nice guns on these pages. It really makes you think. In terms of beauty, balance, versatility, quality, carry-ability, handling, and overall usability, I'd have to agree with Bill Jordan and pick the S&W Model 19 in 4" blued.
mauserargie
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s&w m10, .38spl, 4"
